MPhil Biochemistry is a two-year full-time post-graduate program. It is further divided into four semesters. It is a research-based program. Biochemistry is the utilization of chemistry in the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. It uses the methods of chemistry, physics, biology, and immunology to review the structure and behaviour of the complex molecules found in biological material and therefore the ways these molecules interact to make cells, tissues, and whole organisms.

To be eligible, a student must have a graduate degree in biochemistry or biotechnology with at least 50% marks. Although, many colleges conduct an entrance exam for admission to this course.

Admissions to the program are based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance exams. Some accepted exams are UGC NET, ICAR and more.

Some top colleges offering the program are Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, Erode, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Chandigarh University, Chandigarh, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Annamalai University, Chidambaram and many more. The course fee differs from college to college, however, the average fee ranges from INR 1,000 to 1 Lakh.

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Students of this course are taught sufficient biochemical knowledge that is required to properly understand the metabolism, function, and growth of a healthy human body. The intricacy of life can be easily understood through biochemistry. This field has numerous applications in areas such as the food industry, genetics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, human health, forensic science, etc.

After completion of M. Phil. Biochemistry, many multinational companies offer jobs in the field of microbial technology, immunology, genetics, vaccinology, food, and beverages. A biochemistry graduate can also choose for an academic career by joining institutes and universities as professors and lecturers or even pursue post-doctoral fellowships.

Some top recruiters of the college are Magna India Services, I-Skills Solutions, Accenture, Gautam Consultancy, Genpact, etc. The average starting salary can differ from graduates abilities, however, it ranges from INR 2 to 10 Lakhs.