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.
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 Health & Wellness Innovation
- Biomedical Devices
Research Centre
MURTI Multidisciplinary Research
Liberal Education Model
24 credits can be earned across different Schools:
- Architecture
- Business
- Physiotherapy
- Law
- Engineering
- Humanities
Industry & Academic Collaborations
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Meat
- Cytiva
- Biological E. Limited
- VCR Park
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
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
Notable Alumni
Dr K Narendra Swaroop
Senior Program Manager- Quality
A. Venkata Ramana
Director - Embedded Software
Dr. Yeluripati Jagadeesh Babu
Senior Scientist
Ms. Nalanda
FST
Mr. Gowtham
Ph.D. student
Ms. Bidya Rani Mohanty
M.Sc. Microbiology R&D
Ms. Kavya Srivastava
M.Sc. Microbiology QA Manager
Dr. V. Ravi Raju
Assistant Professor
Dr B. Sai Kumar
Head
Dr MVVN Murali Krishna
Manager
Eswara N V Geratayya
Director
Sunitha Chirla
Applications Technical Analyst
Rama Krishna Addanki
Senior Solution Architect
P. Lakshmi Parimala
Senior Analyst
T. Solomon
Research Scholar
Jayanta Kumar Pal
Data Scientist
P. Lakshmi Parimala
Senior Analyst
T. Solomon
Research Scholar
Jayanta Kumar Pal
Data Scientist
Infrastructure and Facilities
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.
| 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
