Programmes

Programs Of Study:

M.Sc. Biochemistry:

 This is a four-semester program based on choice-based credits system. In addition to crediting several theoretical and laboratory-based core courses, a student needs to choose from a wide variety of foundation courses and elective courses. The students also undertake an in-house research project in the final year.

Integrated MSc-Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology:

This is a 5-year program extendable up to a maximum of 8 years. During the initial 2 years, students will be involved in an extensive course work, which needs to be completed before continuing to the Ph.D. stream. The course structure is similar but not identical to that of M. Sc. Biochemistry consisting of core courses, foundation courses, and elective courses. Students who are unable to secure a minimum of 7.5 CGPA, but are able to pass the minimum prescribed course work, cannot continue for Ph.D. but are offered a path of exiting the course with a degree in M.Sc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The students with an overall CGPA of 7.5 or higher during their 4 semesters of coursework and project may be promoted to Ph.D. stream. They will carry out their work under the supervision of a faculty member and are advised by a doctoral committee. They are required to complete a program of Ph.D. coursework in the first semester of Ph.D. They are also required to actively participate in journal club seminars, research work presentation, etc. Publishing research articles in highly reputed journals is a requirement before submission of the thesis work.

Ph.D. Biochemistry:

This is a 5-year program extendable up to a maximum of 6 years according to UGC regulations. They will carry out their work under the supervision of a faculty member and are advised by a doctoral committee. During the first semester, students will be involved in course work for a total of 12 credits. The students also need to actively participate in journal club seminars, research work presentation etc. Publishing research articles in highly reputed journals is a requirement before submission of the thesis work.

Syllabus of the programs (LINK)

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