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BSc Biochemistry

BSc Biochemistry BSc Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Through it's undergraduate programmes, students gain a comprehensive understanding of Biochemical principles, Molecular Biology, Enzymology, and Metabolic pathways, preparing them for impactful careers in research, medicine, and Biotechnology instaed of Through its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, students gain a comprehensive understanding of biochemical principles, molecular biology, enzymology, and metabolic pathways, preparing them for impactful careers in research, medicine, and biotechnology.

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Eligibility

A minimum of 50% or 5.0 CGPA in Intermediate or 10+2 examination with Mathematics or Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry or D.Pharmacy / Vocational course with Fisheries/Sericulture/Dairying/D.MLT from a recognized Central / State Board or its equivalent and Qualified in GAT.

Scope of the Programme

Upon completing the programme, graduates can find employment in various sectors, including government, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and other industries that require skilled professionals in biochemistry. This broadens their potential career opportunities. Graduates may also choose to further their education with degrees such as MSc, PhD, or MPhil.

BSc biochemistry graduates have a wide range of career options in fields like medicine, agriculture, public health, and forensics. They may also consider pursuing a career as a pharmacist.

Key Highlights

Centre of Excellence & Infrastructure

Centre of Excellence & Infrastructure

  • Centre of Health & Wellness Innovation
  • Biomedical Devices
Research Centre

Research Centre

MURTI Multidisciplinary Research

Liberal Education Model

Liberal Education Model

24 credits can be earned across different Schools:

  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Physiotherapy
  • Law
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
Industry & Academic Collaborations

Industry & Academic Collaborations

  • ICAR-National Research Centre on Meat
  • Cytiva
  • Biological E. Limited
  • VCR Park
Venture Development Centre

Venture Development Centre

Mandatory 02-credit venture development course

Syllabus

Standard Track Offerings of Courses:

  • Cell Biology
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Biomolecules
  • Enzymology
  • Biochemical Techniques
  • Systems Physiology
  • Clinical Biochemistry

Specialisation course bundles offered

  • Molecular Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Cancer Biology
  • Drug Designing
  • Systems Biology

2024-2025

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

2020-2021

2019-2020

Career Options

The evolving fields of Biomedical sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, and Genetic Engineering are driving an increasing demand for experts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Specialists in these areas are expected to see a steady growth in demand, with an annual increase of approximately 5% until 2030.

Are you prepared to play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare, environmental sustainability, and cutting-edge scientific research?

Graduates from this programme can explore a variety of career paths, including:

  • Clinical Researcher
  • Research Scientist
  • Medical Coder
  • Scientific Editor
  • Higher education
  • Bioinformatics
  • Bioinformatics Analyst

Star Recruiters

School Leadership

M.Rama Rao

Professor

M.Rama Rao

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Dr K Narendra Swaroop

Dr K Narendra Swaroop

Senior Program Manager- Quality

A. Venkata Ramana

A. Venkata Ramana

Director - Embedded Software

Dr. Yeluripati Jagadeesh Babu

Dr. Yeluripati Jagadeesh Babu

Senior Scientist

Ms. Nalanda

Ms. Nalanda

FST

Mr. Gowtham

Mr. Gowtham

Ph.D. student

Ms. Bidya Rani Mohanty

Ms. Bidya Rani Mohanty

M.Sc. Microbiology R&D

Ms. Kavya Srivastava

Ms. Kavya Srivastava

M.Sc. Microbiology QA Manager

Dr. V. Ravi Raju

Dr. V. Ravi Raju

Assistant Professor

Dr B. Sai  Kumar

Dr B. Sai Kumar

Head

Dr MVVN Murali Krishna

Dr MVVN Murali Krishna

Manager

Eswara N V Geratayya

Eswara N V Geratayya

Director

Sunitha Chirla

Sunitha Chirla

Applications Technical Analyst

Rama Krishna Addanki

Rama Krishna Addanki

Senior Solution Architect

P. Lakshmi Parimala

P. Lakshmi Parimala

Senior Analyst

T. Solomon

T. Solomon

Research Scholar

Jayanta Kumar Pal

Jayanta Kumar Pal

Data Scientist

P. Lakshmi Parimala

P. Lakshmi Parimala

Senior Analyst

T. Solomon

T. Solomon

Research Scholar

Jayanta Kumar Pal

Jayanta Kumar Pal

Data Scientist

Infrastructure and Facilities

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Fee Structure

B.Sc. Biochemistry

1st Year

₹1,10,200

2nd Year

₹1,15,700

3rd Year

₹1,21,400

Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships

The scholarship from GAT/National/State Entrance Tests applies only in the first year. To continue receiving it in subsequent years, a minimum CGPA of 8.0 must be maintained.

Apart from the above, the following scholarships are also offered to eligible students.

  • Employee Children Scholarships: (60%, 40%, and 20%)
  • Loyalty Scholarships: (10% for Any alumni returning to do higher studies/Children of Alumni/Real siblings (Not applicable to step siblings or cousins)/Children of retired employees of GITAM/Spouse of GITAM employees).
  • Sports Scholarships: (100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 15%)

Need-Based Scholarships

  • To be eligible for the need-based scholarship, the combined income of both parents/guardians of the eligible student/If the student is married, the combined income of the family, i.e., the student's and spouse's income, must be less than 8.00 LPA.
  • The candidates admitted through merit scholarship in the slabs of 75%, 60%, 40%, 25%,and 15%, and the parents/guardians combined income is less than the prescribed limits are eligible for the additional need-based scholarship.
Scholarship % Upgraded Scholarship %
75% 100%
60% 75%
40% 60%
25% 40%
15% 25%

Scholarships For Accommodation

  • In addition, students awarded need-based scholarships after merit scholarships will receive an additional 20% scholarship specifically allocated for hostel fees at GITAM for slabs: 15%, 25%, 40%, and 60%.
  • Students awarded 75% & 100% scholarships are also awarded the same percentage in the hostel and food fees.
Know More
Year Scholarship % GAT 2025 Aggregate Score JEE(Main) 2025 Percentile AP EAPCET / TS EAPCET 2025 Rank CUET (UG) 2025 Domain Test Marks NEET(UG) 2025 Rank
2025-26 100 85 - 100 >=90.00 1-8000 >=180 1-200000
75 80 - 84.99 85-89.99 8001-10000 170-179 200001-400000
60 75 - 79.99 80-84.99 10001-12000 160-169 400001-500000
40 70 - 74.99 75-79.99 12001-15000 150-159 500001-600000
25 65 - 69.99 70-74.99 15001-25000 130-149 600001-800000
15 60 - 64.99 60-69.99 25001-40000 110-129 800001-1200000

Note: Terms & Conditions Applied

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