Biochemistry is the study of substances, compounds, reactions and processes in living organisms: animals, plants and bacteria. Biochemists combine the fields of cell and molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, physics, and information technology in their day-to-day work or experiments. The knowledge of Biochemistry finds application in medical and agricultural sciences, food and pharmaceutical industry, and the Biochemists contribute to advances in health, agriculture and the environment. The techniques of in vitro fertilization, genetic engineering, proteomics, genomics, and early detection of diseases are possible because of the understanding of Biochemistry.  

The job prospects of Biochemists are diverse. A Biochemist may find job in laboratories, hospitals, educational and research institutions, and MNCs including IPR firms and publishing houses. The Biochemists may work in vaccine research, hormone production, virology, immunology, microbiology, food science, plant science, and in areas from marine biology to entomology. They could be placed in industry, hospitals, forestry, agriculture, dietetics, and associated areas, and may work in pharmaceutical, food brewing biotechnology and agrochemical companies not just to develop new products but also to monitor the production, quality control and safety of existing ones. Biochemists provide diagnostic service, carrying out tests on blood, urine and other body fluids, while researching the underlying causes of disease and the methods of treatment.  

The PG students may opt for Junior Research Fellowship after MSc by appearing for UGC CSIR JRF/NET exam. This could lead to a lecture ship and a career in research and development, consulting or allied work, and opportunity for advanced teaching in universities, colleges, medical, dental and veterinary schools. Emerging areas of employment are in environmental and pollution control companies, and the biotechnology industry. Observational, planning, team work, organizational, and computational skills are important for biochemists.  

This Department is recognized for the quality of education and training that it imparts to its students. Over the years, the students of this Department have been appointed as scientists, academicians, IPR consultants, and taken up jobs in MNCs including the Nature Pub group. An overwhelming number has qualified CSIR-UGC NET, and other competitive examinations for research fellowship, leading to PhD. A large number has opted for postdoctoral positions in European countries and USA. 

The Department has been the recipient of grants from various sources including UGC, DBT, DST, CSIR, ICMR, and CCRUM. The Department is equipped with the basic facilities for Biochemistry education and training. It has sophisticated equipments such as HPLC, Double beam spectrophotometer, cooling centrifuge machines, ultra- and deep freezers, cold room, the facility for Animal Tissue Culture, and Software for Molecular Modeling and Drug Design. Chronic inflammatory diseases, immunomodulation, new drug development, dietary mutagens, bio-control, and proteins and enzymes are the areas of interest to the Department. All teachers hold PhD, and publish papers in high impact factor journals; the average impact factor of 10 best papers in last few years is 3.90.  

This Department believes in disseminating knowledge at various levels, and frequently organizes brain-storming sessions, seminars and hands-on training. Syllabus is updated regularly. Students are encouraged for creative learning. Classrooms are air conditioned, and equipped with modern teaching aids such as the LCD, interactive board and have 24 hr power-backup. The department is committed to quality education and research in biochemistry. 

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