Master of Science in Biochemistry

The program is designed to enable a student acquire sound knowledge in the subject and develop
practical skills to contribute effectively in academics and health sciences research.
OBJECTIVES
1. At the end of the 2 years training in Biochemistry, the PG student is expected to demonstrate sound
knowledge of general concepts and principles of Biochemistry. Evolutionary perspectives of
biomolecules, cell organelles and diversity provided at the molecular level, discuss various aspects
of nutrition and metabolism under different physiological conditions, explain the occurrence, regulation
and interrelationship of metabolic events, identify the molecular/metabolic basis of a disease, explain
concepts of body defense/immunology and detoxification, molecular and cell biology, describe the
principles of various biochemical techniques and instrumentations and analyze and interpret the
data.
2. Plan & conduct lecture, practical demonstrations & tutorial classes.