DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Program overview:

Biochemistry is perhaps the most fascinating subject as it deals with the chemical language of life, be it human, animal, plant or microorganisms. It is applicable to various disciplines of medicine, health, veterinary, agriculture, bioengineering etc. Human welfare, particularly its medical and nutritional aspects has been improved by our rapidly growing knowledge in Biochemistry. Further advances in this field, no doubt will lead to even more spectacular gain in our ability for understanding the nature. Moreover it provides employment opportunities in the fields like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, medicine, research and development.

Vision:

To be recognized as a center for excellence in Biochemistry that provides an atmosphere to acquire skills in identifying the link between biological and human resources and transform it to enhance the quality of life. The Department aims to develop internationally competitive professionals with excellent leadership, communication and teamwork skills who can contribute to an exceptional talent pool.

Mission:

The main objective of this course is to teach the students the basic concepts of Biochemistry with a special focus on both animal and plant metabolism giving importance to human system. The subsidiaries like Chemistry and Microbiology will aid the students for better understanding of Biochemistry. Department has a high academic profile with an overall pass percentage of 85 in the University examinations and so far the Department has produced four University ranks. During the past years the Department has conducted National seminar and workshops. In future, the Department is planning to introduce PG programme in Biochemistry

Entry Requirements:

The admission to the UG programme is based on the merit of Plus Two in Science stream (reservations as per the norms of Government of Kerala).

Program structure:

Department of Biochemistry was started on 16-10-2004 as per the U.O.No. GA 1/DI/3792/2004 dt.16-10-2004 with BSc. Biochemistry as core, Chemistry and Microbiology as compulsory and optional complementary respectively, with an intake of 36 students. Calicut University Choice Based Credit Semester System ( CUCBCSS-UG) B.Sc. Biochemistry degree programme comes under Language Reduced Programme (LRP) which gives thrust to main subjects by reducing the language courses. The total credits of all the courses under the programme is 120 and the programme duration is 3 years. Total credits for Core courses is 56, for Complementary courses the credit is 24 and for Open course is 2. Total credits for languages is 22 and for general it is 16. Each course will be having internal and external evaluation.

Graduate Attributes

A graduate with a Bachelor of Biochemistry degree will demonstrate the following competencies

• Better understanding of biological basis of life and the molecular aspects of all bio systems.
• Capable enough to carry out different laboratory experiments and to design various experiments.
• The ability to think laterally and develop creative ideas.
• Improves observation and reasoning capabilities

Career opportunities:

Biochemistry career opportunities are virtually limitless. Research institutions, hospitals, government agencies, social and non-profit organizations, fermentation industry, food & dairy industry pharmaceutical industries all hunt for good biochemists. Pharmaceuticals keep a sharp eye out for competent Biochemistry professional. Government, private R&D jobs are among the most lucrative options for a newly minted biochemist.

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