MSc Biochemistry

Master of Science

Biochemistry


Eligibility

The qualification required to apply for the program is a minimum of 50% marks in the respective bachelor’s degree or any Life Science course from a recognized University. Students who are pursuing final year bachelor’s program are also eligible to apply

Overview

Biochemistry is a study of molecular science that deals with living processes by considering an organism’s biological molecules like their functions and interactions with themselves as well as the molecules in the environment.

Course Highlights

The Biochemistry course at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is designed to provide students with the understanding of fundamental biological processes at a molecular level, contribute to solving of medical problems, and the discovery of safe and effective drugs. The highlight of the course is that, in addition to formal classroom teaching, well-planned lab sessions, and interactive tutorials, exposure to experimental tools used in the industry and research is provided through a carefully designed curriculum.

  • Understand the principles that underlie various reactions and processes in plants, animals, and humans
  • Acquire knowledge in advancing areas like bioenergetics and enzymology
  • In-depth understanding of biochemical, molecular biological, and genetic processes
  • Develop an aptitude to carry out research, and analytical and interpretation skills

Program code: 044
Course code : 4410
Course Commencement : Sep 2025

Study Campus

School of Sciences
#34, 1st Cross,
J C Road Bangalore – 560 027
P: +91 80 43430100


Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
# 44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bangalore - 5600 69
P : +91 73376 13222
P : +91 76763 86870

Curriculum Structure

  • Bioenergetics and Bioorganic Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Biomolecules
  • Clinical and Physiological Biochemistry
  • Learning Labs:

    1. Biochemical Assays
    2. Techniques in Microbiology

  • Enzymology
  • Metabolism - I
  • Biophysical and Analytical Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
  • Learning Labs:

    1. Techniques in Biochemistry
    2. Enzyme Kinetics

  • Metabolism - I
  • Molecular Biology - I
  • Immunology
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemical Genetics
  • Plant Biochemistry
  • Developmental Biology and Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology and Immunology
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemical Genetics
  • Plant Biochemistry
  • Developmental Biology and Endocrinology

  • Molecular Biology-I
  • Neurochemistry and Signal Transduction
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy
  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • Microbial Biopolymers
  • Learning Labs:

    1. Nutritional Biochemistry
    2. Protein Chemistry
    3. Project
    4. Presentation and Defense
    5. Comprehensive ­ Viva­Voce

Career Enhancement Programs

Career enhancement programs are formulated as per current industry standards and reflect on our commitment to build a unique workforce that will meet the challenges of the industry. Evaluation is based on internal assessment, seminars, and reports prepared by the students.

To keep them at the forefront of employability, the career enhancement program prepares students with the necessary soft skills such as communication, presentation, and public speaking skills, personality development, and interview techniques.

Career Outcomes

Holding a Master’s degree in Biochemistry prepares students for lucrative career opportunities in government based enterprises such as universities, research institutes or private centers as research scientists/project assistants. They may find employment in core companies or biotech-related companies such as pharmaceutical firms, food manufacturers, aquaculture, agricultural companies, herbal preparation industries, chemical and bioprocessing units that are engaged in business related to life sciences ranging from equipment to chemicals to pharmaceuticals and diagnostics.