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Summary

Biochemistry, also referred to as Biological Chemistry, combines together the disciplines of the subjects - Biology and Chemistry. Simply said, it is the study of the internal and external chemical processes that occur with living creatures. Biochemistry tries to gain the knowledge of organic organisms through the detailed study of biological molecules, and the chemical processes that occur within the living cells. Using their understanding, biochemists attempt to analyze and solve biological problems. They are also involved in the Research and Development departments of various institutes and work on innovating and designing new drugs, medical methods and much more. Thus, they make significant contributions to the scientific and medical fields with new innovations, solutions to existing problems, multiple areas including health, agriculture and environment.

Career Opportunities in BioChemistry

Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives apply their knowledge of medical treatments and drugs to represent the sales for pharmaceutical companies. They are responsible for organizing meetings with the medical staff and doctors at hospitals and clinics, and to encourage them to prescribe a particular company's drugs to the patients.

Biomedical Scientists undertake research in laboratories and workshops under controlled settings for the development of treatments and pharmaceutical drugs. They carry out a wide range of trials and experimentations on tissue models and fluids, for the analysis of diseases, and advancement of treatments.

Clinical laboratory technologists with a background in the domain of Biochemistry, conduct experimentations on various micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They are hired by various health agencies, pharmaceutical companies and health care centres.

Research is a key avenue for biochemists. They can be hired as research assistants in several government and private hospitals, laboratories, health-care facilities and pharmaceuticals.

Biochemists regularly provide professional advice and analysis of problems to government and private organizations. Biochemical consultants are also actively hired by numerous legal firms and their specific forensic departments, for consulting on forensic and medical matters.

Biochemists can also work as full-time or guest lecturers at schools, universities and colleges. They can teach subjects related to their domain such as Biology, Chemistry, Ecology and many more.

How to Pursue a Career in BioChemistry

	Stream	Graduation	After Graduation	After Post Graduation
Path 1	Clear Class 12th with Science Stream. Recommended Subjects - Biology and Chemistry.	Pursue the traditional 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees related to Biochemistry - B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences B.Sc. Life Sciences B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry	If needed, the student can directly go for a job or pursue the Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree for 2 years in the domain of their choice.	If needed, the student can directly go for a job or go for a Ph.D. for around 3-5 years.

Important Courses Covered

Mentioned below are some of the important courses and subjects covered during the Biochemistry degree. Also note that the topics might change from college to college and also depend on the UG or PG level -

Calculus
Biochemistry
Physical Chemistry
Biological Dynamics
Organic Chemistry
General Chemistry
Advanced Biochemistry
Molecular physiology
Genetics
Techniques in molecular biology
Molecular biology
Instrumental Methods
Applications of genetics
Biochemical methods
Research and Practical

Leading Institutes

Top Institutes in India

College	Website	Location
St. Xavier's College	www.xaviers.edu/main	Mumbai
Sri Venkateshwara College	www.du.ac.in/du	New Delhi
Institute of Home Economics	www.du.ac.in/du	New Delhi
Daulat Ram College	www.du.ac.in/du	New Delhi
Christian Medical College	www.cmch-vellore.edu	Vellore
Presidency University	www.presiuniv.ac.in	Kolkata
Jawaharlal Nehru University	www.jnu.ac.in/index.asp	New Delhi
Aligarh Muslim University	www.amu.ac.in	Aligarh
The Oxford College of Science	www.theoxford.edu/college_of_science	Bangalore
Banaras Hindu University	www.bhu.ac.in	Varanasi
Mumbai University	www.mu.ac.in	Mumbai
Fergusson college	www.fergusson.edu	Pune

Most of the above-mentioned colleges and universities have direct admissions based on candidates scores in the 12th standard for B.Sc. (Hons)/B. Tech in Biochemistry. Few of them conduct their own separate entrance test or consider the marks in other qualifying exams such as MHT-CET, JEE-Mains.

Top Institutes in the World

College	Location	Website	Entrance Exam
University of Oxford	United Kingdom	www.ox.ac.uk	GRE, GMAT
Harvard University	United States	www.harvard.edu	GRE, GMAT
Columbia University	United States	www.columbia.edu	GRE, GMAT
University of California, Berkeley	United States	www.berkeley.edu	GRE, GMAT
University College London	United Kingdom	www.ucl.ac.uk	GRE, GMAT
University of Pennsylvania	United States	www.upenn.edu	GRE, GMAT
Brown University	United States	www.brown.edu	GRE, GMAT
Duke University	United States	www.duke.edu	GRE, GMAT
Imperial College London	United Kingdom	www.imperial.ac.uk	GRE, GMAT
National University of Singapore	Singapore	www.nus.edu.sg	GRE, GMAT
Massey University	New Zealand	www.massey.ac.nz	GRE, GMAT
University of Tokyo	Japan	www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.html	GRE, GMAT
University of Toronto	Canada	www.utoronto.ca	GRE, GMAT
John Hopkins University	United States	www.jhu.edu	GRE, GMAT
The University of Queensland	Australia	www.uq.edu.au	GRE, GMAT

Entrance Exams

Exams	Tentative Date	Important Subjects Covered	Website
JEE Advanced	May/June	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,	www.jeeadv.ac.in
JEE Main	April	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,	www.jeemain.nic.in
University of Delhi Combined Entrance Exam (DU-CET)	June	Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,	www.dtu.ac.in
Combined Written Admission Test (CWAT)	May/June	Botany Zoology Physics, Chemistry,	www.acds.co.in

Work Description

A career in Biochemistry can lead to many different responsibilities. Some among them are the following:

Conduct the chemical examination for biological fluids such as blood, urine or spinal fluid, to discover the existence of any external or abnormal components
Perform and manage the polymerase chain reaction
Design and implement the program for DNA and protein analysis
Work on Gene duplication and the genetic manipulation of micro-organisms
Cleanse and characterize the recombinant proteins, from the eucaryotic and the procaryotic systems
Assess the lab findings and inspect the accuracy of the results
Manage the liquid handling automation and handle the software for the sequence examination
Train and supervise laboratory subordinates and other technicians

Top Hiring Companies

Biochemistry is one of the most diverse and complex field of Life Science. The student needs to have a basic understanding of the various fields of Biology and Chemistry along with the technical knowledge regarding the working of machines and technologies. There are many varied institutes such as Hospitals, Pharma companies all over the world that hire Biochemists for many varied roles -

Apollo Hospitals
Dr Lal PathLab
Max Healthcare
Fortis Health
Colleges and Schools
Cipla
Sun Pharma
Reliance
Research Universities

FAQs

What is B.Sc. degree in Biochemistry about?

B.Sc. Biotechnology is a 3-year UG degree that concentrates on studying the living organisms or biological systems to gain knowledge and advanced technology with research and innovations. The B.Sc. Biochemistry degree includes important subjects like Organic Chemistry, Biochemical dynamics, general chemistry, genetics and calculus. The job scope for graduates with B.Sc. Biochemistry degree can include professor, chemical engineer, biochemistry engineer and as a central supervisor of biochemical products, etc.

What are the pros and cons of working in the field of Biochemistry?

Pros of a career in Biochemistry -
- Professionals get the chances to work on, and lead innovative research projects.
- The field is rapidly rising, and there is a high amount of research openings, both in India and around the world.
- Jobs are available in various industries and domains, such as manufacturing units, pharmaceuticals, health care, etc.
Cons of a career in Biochemistry -
- The educational path for a promising career could be long, as a Ph.D. is generally favored.
- It comprises of spending most of the time working indoors, in a laboratory, observatory or research facility.
- It can be hard for some to get into the profession, as it requires wide-ranging knowledge, dedication, ability and training.
- The job may expose individuals to harmful and lethal materials.

Are Biochemists in high demand?

Yes, the demand for Biochemists is quite high as they work in a wide-ranging domain. Companies look for multi-talented professionals who can solve problems in real time quickly who can perform multiple roles in the team.

What is the average salary offered to a fresher as a Biochemist?

A Biochemist without prior work experience i.e., a fresher, after completing their course can expect salary package starting from Rs. 3.5 LPA to Rs. 6 LPA approximately based on their knowledge and ranking of their passing institute. This salary package grows exponentially with time and experience. A Biochemist can also opt for a doctorate in a specific field for further growth in the career.

What are the skills required to become a Biochemist?

The most essential skill in a scientist is the nature to explore, improve, innovate and study more on the problem topic until they find success. Other than this, mentioned below are a few basic skills which make the best Biochemists:
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Perseverance
- Problem-solving Skills
- Critical-thinking Skills

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