Pokhara University discontinued the offering of BSc Medical Biochemistry program.
Bachelors of Science in Medical Biochemistry (B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry) is an eight semesters and four year course. The program focuses mainly on medical biochemistry. Biochemistry is at the core of all modern biology. Advances in areas as diverse as medicine, plant breeding and industrial biotechnology are dependent on a firm understanding of the underlying metabolic processes.
The course in biochemistry aims to provide a solid grounding in the fundamentals of metabolism and molecular Biology leading to a study of the application of this knowledge in the real world, this applied focus of the course equips students for careers not only in education and research but also in the different setting of health care.
Objectives
- To produce technical professional by promoting and strengthening their knowledge leading to a Master's degree in Medical Biochemistry
- To inculcate in student the fundamental concepts and latest developments in medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
- To raise awareness of students in the major issues racing the discipline.
Eligibility
Minimum 2.4 GPA in Aggregate; minimum "C+" Grade in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and minimum "C" grade in other subjects.
OR
Completed 10+2 years of education or equivalent with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and not less than 50% of marks in each subjects of Physics, Chemistry and, Biology (PCB).
Admission Criteria
Provisions for Admission Process
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In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percent marks should be obtained.
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One mark will be awarded for each correct answer and marks will be deducted at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Candidates who have been successfully selected in the admission process will have to submit the following original and 1/1 photocopy of the following documents to the concerned educational institution at the time of admission.
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Certificate of qualification, Transcript and Character Certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or Equivalent.
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Copy of Citizenship / Passport.
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Admit card of the Entrance Examination.
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Documents submitted for reservation.
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Certificate of Equivalence for the students with certificates from foreign institutions.
Foreign candidates wishing to study in the vacated seat for foreign students must fill in the online application form mentioning the academic program of their choice within the time limit mentioned in this notice.
Provisions for Scholarships
As per Rule 20 of the National Medical Education Rules, 2077, out of the total scholarship seats to be awarded to the Government of Nepal at the undergraduate level, 55 percent of the seats will be distributed through open competition and 45 percent of the seats will be distributed on the basis of the following:
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Female |
33% |
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Dalit |
9% |
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Aadibasi janajati |
15% |
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Khas Aryan |
17% |
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Madhesi |
12% |
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Tharu |
4% |
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Muslim |
2% |
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Candidates from the Backward community |
4% |
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Disabled |
2% |
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Families of martyrs, families of disappeared persons, families of injured warriors, and conflict victims |
2% |
Examination Format
Question Type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questionsOption:Four Options (A,B, C,D)Number Of Questions: 200Full marks:200Cognitive Ratio:Recall:Understanding:Application-30:50:20Duration: 3 hours
Weightage
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S.N. |
Content/Domain |
Question |
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a. |
Zoology |
40 |
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1. |
Biology, origin, and evolution of life |
4 |
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2. |
General characteristics and classification of protozoa to Chordata. |
8 |
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3. |
Plasmodium, earthworm, and frog, |
8 |
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4. |
Human biology and human diseases |
14 |
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5. |
Animal tissues |
4 |
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6. |
Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behavior, application of zoology |
2 |
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b. |
Botany |
40 |
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7. |
The basic component of life and biodiversity |
11 |
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8. |
Ecology and environment |
5 |
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S.N. |
Content/Domain |
Question |
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9. |
Cell biology and genetics |
12 |
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10. |
Anatomy and physiology |
7 |
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11. |
Developmental and applied botany |
5 |
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c. |
Chemistry |
40 |
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12. |
General and physical chemistry |
15 |
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13. |
Inorganic chemistry |
10 |
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14. |
Organic chemistry |
15 |
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d. |
Physics |
40 |
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15. |
Mechanics |
9 |
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16. |
Heat and thermodynamics |
5 |
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17. |
Geometrical optics and physical optics |
5 |
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18. |
Current electricity and magnetism |
7 |
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19. |
Sound waves, electrostatics, and capacitors |
5 |
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20. |
Modern physics and nuclear physics |
5 |
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21. |
Solid and semiconductor devices(electronics) |
2 |
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22. |
Particle physics, source of energy, and universe |
2 |
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e. |
Contents from PCL level course of a specific subject |
20 |
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23. |
Contents from PCL/ diploma level course of a specific subject |
20 |
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f. |
Mental Agility Test(MAT) |
20 |
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24. |
Verbal reasoning |
5 |
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25. |
Numerical reasoning |
5 |
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26. |
Logical sequencing |
5 |
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27. |
Spatial relation/Abstract reasoning |
5 |
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Total |
200 |
Job Prospects
The rapid increase in the number of Hospitals, Medical College, Nursing Homes, Health Instition, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnological Industries, Food Industries both in private and public area over the last decade have accelerated tremendous demand for microbiology. The demand is equally felt in the NGOs and INGOs involve in health care and promotion activities.
Curricular Structure
| Semester | Semester |
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Semester I Professional English Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry I Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals of Bio-Chemistry |
Semester II Physical Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II Human Anatomy and Physiology I Bio-Physics Clinical Biochemistry I (Instrumentation) |
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Semester III Bio-Molecules I Metabolism I Human Anatomy and Physiology II Pharmacology and Toxicology Microbiology I : General |
Semester IV Bio-Molecules II Metabolism II Enzymology Bioenergetics Microbiology II: Parasitology |
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Semester V Molecular Biology Biotechnology Nutritional Biochemistry Clinical Biochemistry II Microbiology III: Bacteriology |
Semester VI Clinical Biochemistry III Epidemiology Clinical Biochemistry IV ( Analytical) Research Methodology Microbiology IV: Immunology |
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Semester VII Clinical Biochemistry V (Diagnostic) Biostatistics and Data Management Bio-Informatics Clinical Biochemistry VI (Management of Lab) Seminar |
Semester VIII Thesis Hospital Internship Seminar II |
The last two years (sixth to eighth semester) course will focus on the medical biochemistry, genetic engineering and molecular Biology.