Dear Aspirant,

B.Sc. Biochemistry is a three year undergraduate course which focuses on the study of chemical processes in living organisms. The things that people study in the course are:

• Bio-organic Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Virology, Basic Immunology, Enzymology
• Structure and functions of cellular components
• Bio-molecules involved in biological processes

The eligibility criteria for this course is:

• Qualifying 10+2 or an equivalent exam in Science stream which minimum 50% marks from a recognised board.
• Some colleges have entrance exams for selection and the marks of both the test and the marks of your 10+2 will be taken into consideration,

Specializations in Biochemistry are:

• Molecular biology
• Genetics
• Energy and metabolism
• Bioinformatics
• Cell biology and signaling
• Development and disease
• Plant biology

Here is a list of colleges which offer biochemistry in Tamil Nadu:

• Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
• Dr NGP Arts and Science College, (DNGPASC), Coimbatore
• Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed Women's College (JBASWC), Chennai
• Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode
• Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Chennai
• KSR College of Arts and Science College, Namakkal
• Chidambaram Pillai College of Women, Tiruchirappalli
• Jaya Group of Institutions, Chennai
• Dr MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai
• Sourashtra College, Madurai
• Kurinji College of Arts and Science, Tiruchirapalli

Hope this helps. All the best!

Hi Dhiviya

The Biotechnology is a hot cake right now. It is an emerging career in India with high scopes and career options.

It is a combination of Biology and Technology. And it is widely spread among multiple fields such as pharmaceutical, food, chemical, environment, bio - products, textiles,medicines, nutrition as well. So, there are variety of career options for qualified individuals.

After completion of 12th, you can pursue following courses for biotechnology :-

1. B.E. or B.tech in biotechnology - an undergraduate course for 4 year duration.

2. Diploma in biotechnology - a 3 year course duration. Can be done after 10th or 12th.

3. B.E. or B.tech in Molecular and Cellular Engineering - 4 year course duration.

4. B.E. or B.tech in Industrial Technology - 4 year course duration.

5. B.Sc. in biotechnology - 3 year long duration.

The career options are -

:- Working as lecturer or professor at reputed universities,

:- Working at Research firms and pharmaceutical firms.

:- Working as project manager

:- Biotechnology Engineer

:- Working at hospitals, laboratories, food production firms

:- Working at Consultation agencies.

:- Working at chemical manufacturer and fertilizer manufactures.

:- Working at textiles industries, bio -processing industries.

Following is the list of best Biotechnology colleges -

1. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

2. SRM University, Kanchipuram

3. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

4. Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai

5. PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore

6. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

7. SASTRA University, Thanjavur

8. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

9. Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai

10. Government college of Technology, Coimbatore.

All the best dear :)