B.Sc. Biochemistry | Pokhara University

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is designed to impart the knowledge and understanding of the Molecular Basis of life in animals and plants. The multidisciplinary program focuses on composition and function of molecules and their interplay to form the phenomenon of life. It mostly looks at the process of translating this interplay into basic energy transduction, metabolism, defense and physical reaction for purpose of development & growth.

Bachelor of Science in Bio-Chemistry program offered by the Pokhara University is a four-year course that is further divided into eight semesters. In order to complete this program successfully, students need to complete 145 credit hours of full-time study. The program intends to equip the students with the theoretical concept and practical training in the subjects such as Pure & Applied Field of Bio-chemistry with a solid foundation in Biotechnology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Micro-biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Prior to graduation, students need to submit a thesis.

List of B.Sc. Biochemistry Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for B.Sc. Biochemistry program under Pokhara University in Nepal.

Universal Engineering and Science College | 01-2110043, 01-2042546, 01-4442775, Chakupat, Kholcha Pokhari, Lalitpur
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Universal Science College (USC) | 01-5260419 , Chakupat, Kholcha Pokhari, Lalitpur
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Objectives of B.Sc. Biochemistry

The major purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree is to prepare graduates for technical and scientific roles in the sectors, such as biomedical research institutes. Upon completion of this program, students are expected to:

Understand the basis of biology, chemistry and the principles of molecular biology and biochemistry
Capability to work safely and efficiently in a lab
Capability to use computers as research and information tools
Have analytical and critical thinking

Admission Requirements in B.Sc. Biochemistry

Students with +2 level or ISC degree with first division marks in the Biological and Physical group are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program. Applicant should appear in an entrance test conducted by the university and should face the personal interview.

Required Documents:

Following is the list of documents, the applicant should submit while applying for admission to Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program:

attested copy of academic certificate
attested copy of provisional certificates
Duly filled and signed form
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First Semester

Chem 111: Physical Chemistry I
Chem 112: Organic Chemistry I
Chem 113: Inorganic Chemistry I
Math 114: Mathematics
Biochem 11: Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Chem 111L: Physical Chemistry I
Chem 112L: Organic Chemistry I
Chem 113L: Inorganic Chemistry I
Biochem 11: Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Second Semester

Chem 121: Physical Chemistry II
Chem 123: Inorganic Chemistry II
Chem 122: Organic Chemistry II
Phys 124: Physics
Biochem 12: Biomolecules I
Chem 121L: Physical Chemistry II
Chem 122L: Organic Chemistry II
Chem 123L: Inorganic Chemistry II
Phys 124L: Physics
Biochem 12: Biomolecules I

Third Semester

Biochem 2: Analytical Biochemistry
Chem 212: Natural Product Chemistry
Biol 213: Plant Biology
Biochem 2: Biomolecules II
Biochem 2: Proteins & Enzymes
Chem 211L: Natural Product and Analytical Biochemistry
Biol 213L: Plant Biology
Biochem 2: Biomolecules II
Biochem 2: Proteins & Enzymes

Fourth Semester

Biochem 2: Bioenergetics & Metabolism I
Biochem 2: Molecular Biology
Biol 223: Human Biology
Biochem 2: Bioinformatics I
Biochem 2: Biochemistry Laboratory

Fifth Semester

Biochem 3: Metabolism
Biol 312: Microbiology
Biochem 31: Cell Biology
Biochem 31: Seminar
Biochem 31: Biochemistry Laboratory

Sixth Semester

Biotech 32: Biotechnology
Biochem 32: Microbial Biochemistry
Biochem 3: Plant Biochemistry
Biochem 3: Seminar
Biochem 32: Biochemistry Laboratory

Seventh Semester

Biochem 4: Medical & Clinical Biochemistry
Biochem 41: Food & Nutrition Biochemistry
Biochem 41: Seminar
Biochem 41: Biochemistry Laboratory

Eighth Semester

Eng 421: Scientific Writing
Biostat 42: Biostatistics
Biochem 4: Seminar
Biochem 42: Thesis / Project Works

Scope and Career Prospects

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree paves the way for an array of a career in fields as diverse as pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, cosmetics, medical industry and environmental analysis to name a few. Moreover, Bank and finance companies District health boards, Secondary and tertiary educational institutions, Industrial based research institutes, Biotechnology companies and Wineries, food, breweries and animal feed stuff industries are some of the prime recruiters of this degree holders.

Job Prospects:

With the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree, grads can state vocation as: