Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes and transformations in living organisms. Today, the findings of biochemistry are used in many areas, from genetics to molecular biology and from agriculture to medicine. The relevance of biochemistry to society has become more prominent.

This course incorporates fundamental and exciting developments of biochemistry as well as detailed insight into different branches of chemistry like organic, inorganic, physical and general chemistry and their application in understanding life.

This branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms. While microbes are often viewed negatively due to their association with many human illnesses, microbes are also responsible for many beneficial processes such as cleaning the environment, in fermentations, production of diary products, drinks, antibiotics, and industrial chemicals.

They are also used as the basic tools of genetic engineering and therefore have important applications in many medical, agricultural and commercial biotechnologies.

Career Prospects

Basically, the course will prepare you for various science-related careers, from research in industry or university, in pharmaceutical, food, brewing, water and agricultural industries, medicine and hospital-laboratory work to science sales & management, science communication and patenting. You are not, however, limited to pursuing a science-related career. Graduates who are able to combine their skills in these subjects with suitable personal qualities can pursue careers in business, management, marketing, production, accountancy and computing. You can even pursue teaching or work in areas such as social work, hospitals, public health laboratories and pollution control agencies.