BSc Biochemistry

BSc Biochemistry

Bachelors
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4 years

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program is designed to produce competent and need-based biochemists. It is a four-year program spread over eight semesters. A student needs to successfully complete 130 credit hours of course work, seminar, and practical work for graduation.

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying life processes in both plants and animals. This interdisciplinary curriculum delves into the structure and function of biomolecules and their interactions, focusing on how these interactions drive essential biological functions such as energy transfer, metabolism, immune responses, and growth.

Offered by Pokhara University, this four-year program is structured into eight semesters, requiring students to complete 145 credit hours of full-time coursework. The program covers both theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry, incorporating elements from biotechnology, immunology, molecular biology, clinical microbiology, and human anatomy and physiology. A thesis is also a prerequisite for graduation.

Program Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry aims to prepare graduates for roles in technical and scientific fields, particularly within biomedical research. By the end of the program, students will:

  • Grasp core concepts in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work competently and safely in laboratory environments.
  • Show proficiency in using computer tools for research and data analysis.
  • Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.

Eligibility

Minimum 2.4 GPA in Aggregate; minimum "C+" Grade in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and minimum "C" grade in other subjects.

Job Prospects

  1. Toxicologist
  2. Analytical chemist
  3. Healthcare scientist, clinical biochemistry
  4. Forensic scientist
  5. Research scientist (life sciences)
  6. Scientific laboratory technician
  7. Physician associate
  8. Clinical research associate
  9. Biomedical scientist

Curricular Structure

Semester I

Course Code Course Description Credit Hours
Chem 111 Physical Chemistry I 3
Chem 112 Organic Chemistry I 3
Chem 113 Inorganic Chemistry I 3
Math 114 Mathematics 2
Biochem 115 Fundamentals of Biochemistry 3
Chem 111L Physical Chemistry I 1
Chem 112L Organic Chemistry I 1
Chem 113L Inorganic Chemistry I 1
Biochem 115L Fundamentals of Biochemistry 1
  Total 18

Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credits
Chem 121 Physical Chemistry II 3
Chem 122 Organic Chemistry II 3
Chem 123 Inorganic Chemistry 3
Phys 124 Physics 2
Biochem 125 Biomolecules I 3
Chem 121L Physical Chemistry II 1
Chem 122L Organic Chemistry II 1
Chem 123L Inorganic Chemistry II 1
Phys 124L Physics 1
Biochem 125L Biomolecules I 1
  Total 19

Semester III

Course Code Course Description Credits
Biochem 211 Analytical Biochemistry 3
Chem 212 Natural Product Chemistry 3
Biol 213 Plant Biology 3
Biochem 214 Biomolecules II 3
Biochem 215 Proteins and Enzymes 3
Chem 211L Natural Product and Analytical Biochemistry 1
Biol 213L Plant Biology 1
Biochem 214L Biomolecules II 1
Biochem 215L Proteins and Enzymes 1
  Total 19

Semester IV

Course Code Course Title Credits
Biochem 222 Bioenergetics and Metabolism I 3
Biochem 223 Molecular Biology 3
Biol 224 Human Biology 3
Biochem 225 Bioinformatics I 2
Biochem 226L Biochemistry Laboratory 6
  Total 17

Semester V

Course Code Course Title Credits
Biochem 311 Metabolism 3
Biol 312 Microbiology 3
Biochem 313 Cell Biology 3
Biochem 314 Seminar 1
Biochem 315L Biochemistry Laboratory 6
  Total 16

Semester VI

Course Code Course Title Credits
Biotech 321 Biotechnology 3
Biochem 322 Microbial Biochemistry 3
Biochem 323 Plant Biochemistry 3
Biochem 324 Seminar 1
Biochem 325L Biochemistry Laboratory 6
  Total 16

Semester VII

Course Code Course Title Credits
Biochem 411 Medical and Clinical Biochemistry 3
Biochem 412 Food and Nutrition Biochemistry 3
Biochem 413 Seminar 1
Biochem 414L Biochemistry Laboratory 6
  Total 13

Semester VIII

Course Code Course Title Credits
Eng 421 Scientific Writing 2
Biostat 422 Biostatistics 3
Biochem 423 Seminar 1
Biochem 424 Thesis/Project Works 6
  Total 12

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