Bio Chemistry

Biochemistry has emerged as a highly creative and successful discipline that has developed many new technologies and broadly applies the technological advances of other disciplines. Through characterizing the structure, function, assembly, and dynamic changes of macromolecules, biochemists seek to answer fundamental questions about living processes (basic research) and to bring to fruition significant improvements in the quality of life and medical care (applied research). Diverse advances have converged to allow the development of recombinant DNA technology, and a revolution is under way toward understanding how plants and animals regulate their metabolic processes and expression of genetic information. The great complexity and endless variety of biological systems, together with the need for broad explorations, assure that imaginative research will continue in the field of biochemistry for the foreseeable future.

Master's in Science Biochemistry

A Master degree in Biochemistry can be the passport to a whole range of careers. If you want to pursue biochemistry research in industry or academia a biochemistry degree (usually an M.Sc.) is essential, often followed by a Ph.D degree. A large number of our graduates do follow such a career pattern.

Our Biochemistry master degrees are particularly suited for employment in the pharmaceutical and herbal industry, hospital laboratories and companies specializing in diagnosis. Specially designed industry oriented training imparted provides an excellent opportunity to gain the practical skills and experience that employers value so highly

As a biochemistry postgraduate you will have an analytical approach to problem solving, numerical skills, be highly proficient in communicating technical concepts and have a sound basis in biochemical concepts and principles. These skills are valued in a wide range of careers outside of scientific research including scientific journalism and content writing, patent work, environmental conservation and protection, teaching and sales.

Affiliation

Affiliated to Bangalore University

Recognized by Government of Karnataka

Admission

Duration of Course:

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Eligibility:

Candidate must have secured 40 % in aggregate and studied Chemistry or Biochemistry (cognate subjects) securing 50 % marks at B.Sc level and studied biology at PUC or 10+2 level.

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Fee Structure

Tution Fee: Rs. 60,000 per Year

Admission Fee:

• For Indian Students: Rs. 8,000
• For NRI / SAARC Students: Rs. 15,000

Draft Payable at Bangalore in the name of "Padmashree Institute of Information Sciencies"

Faculty

Department of Biotechnology

• Dr. M. Anuradha, M.Sc., M. Phil, Ph.D
• Mr. Kumaraswamy, M.Sc., M. Phil, (Ph.D)
• Mr. Raouf Ahmad Mir, M. Sc., (Ph.D)
• Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty, M. Sc., (Ph.D)

Department of Genetics

• Ms. L. Rekha, M.Sc.
• Mr. U.S. Upendra Sharma, M. Sc.

Department of Microbiology

• Dr. Sibi, M.Sc., Ph.D
• Mr. Naveen Kumar

Department of Biochemistry

• Dr. Dhananjaya, M.Sc., Ph.D
• Mrs. N. Dhatri Devi, M.Sc., M Phil
• Mrs. A.C. Panchami, M.Sc., B Ed.
• Mr. Pradeep S Kaushik, M.Sc., (Ph.D)
• Mr. P. Lokesh, M.Sc., (Ph.D)
• Ms. A. Kavitha, M.Sc.

Department of Languages

• Mr. Thammaiah

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First Semester
Fundamentals of Chemistry & Environmental Biochemistry
Biomolecules
Microbiology
General Physiology
Practical - I General Biochemistry
Practical - II Microbiology

Second Semester
Enzymology
Biochemical Techniques
Metabolism of Fuel Molecules
Membrane Biochemistry & Bioenergetics
Practical - III Biochemical Techniques
Practical - IV Clinical Biochemistry

Third Semester
Metabolism of Nitrogenous Compounds & Nutrition
Molecular Physiology
Immunology
Molecular Biology - I
Practical - V Enzymology
Practical - VI Immunology

Fourth Semester
Molecular Biology - II
Biochemical Genetics
Biotechnology
Bioinformatics & Research Methodology
Practical - VII Molecular Biology
Practical - VIII Protein Chemistry & Biotechnology

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Placements

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Staff Achievements

Mr. Lokesh, Lecturer, Dept. of Biochemistry attended National Level Symposium on Biodiversity Conservation organized by SDM College, Ujire, between 23-25 th January 2009 and presented a scientific poster entitled “ In vitro propagation and conservation of Nothapodytes foetida , an anti-neoplastic tree”.

Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty, Faculty, Dept. of Biotechnolgy orally presentated a paper entitled “Micropropagation of Leptadenia reticulata (Wight and ARN.) – A Threatened plant of medicinal importance” was made at National Conference on Current Trends in Medicinal Plants Research and Herbal Technology (NCMPRHT) organized by PG & Research Depat. of Botany, Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai sponsored by National Medicinal Plants Board, New Delhi.

Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty and Mr. M. Kumaraswamy, Faculty, Dept. of Biotechnology presented a poster entitled “ Invitro micropropagation of Leptadenia reticulata Wight &Arn. - a threatened plant of medicinal importance”

Mr. M. Kumara Swamy, M. Sudipta Kumar and M. Anuradha faculty, Dept. of Biotechnology, presented a poster titled “Effect of different carbon sources on morphogenesis and physiology of in vitro cultures of Patchouli” in DST sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite production” organized by Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore

G Swaroopa, Nimisha Nigam & Anuradha maniyam . 2007. G ermplasm conservation of selected lines of Coleus forskohlii (Willd.) Briq by nodal segment encapsulation. Phytomorphology 57 (3&4) pp. 221-225.

Kumara Swamy, M., S. Balasubramanya and M. Anuradha , 2009. Germplasm conservation of Patchouli ( Pogostemon cablin Benth.) by encapsulation of in vitro derived nodal segments. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, Vol. 1(8): 224 – 230.

Siddalingeswar K.G., N.M.Nandini, T.Vishwanath, M.Sudipta Kumar and Syed Mohsin Mushtaq, 2009. Microbial lipase – Screening and optimization from Pencillium expansum , The Bioscan, 4: 599 – 601.

Student Achievements

Mr. Aniket Patil, Final year M.Sc. Biotechnology also attended the same symposium and presented a poster on “Conservation of Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) by encapsulation of shoot buds in calcium alginate”

Prashant S. Bhandari and Saurabh S. Oak, 1 st year M.Sc., Biotech students presented a poster entitled “ Seed cultures of selected Camptothecin (a potent anti-cancer compound) yielding plants” in DST sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite production” organized by Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore was adjusted for the first prize.