B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry | Pokhara University

Medical Biochemistry focuses on working pattern of cells at the molecular & sub-molecular levels. Moreover, it is considered as the basis of modern medicine. This course provides students with new ideas and products that can be helpful to face the ever-changing health challenges.

Bachelors of Science in Medical Biochemistry offered by Pokhara University (P.U), is a four year course. This degree is based on semester system and has been divided into altogether eight semesters in total. This program gives students a solid foundation in modern biochemistry, covering a wide range of subjects with specific stress on the topic related to medicine and health issues. To successfully graduate from this program, students need to complete 144 credit hours of full-time study. In the fourth year, students should complete a research project. They are provided with an internship opportunity as well. Fundamentals of Bio-Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Professional English, Clinical Biochemistry, Bio-Physics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bioenergetics, Enzymology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Nutritional Biochemistry are some of the courses this program covers.

List of B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry Colleges

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

Nobel College | 01-4110525, 01-4110590, Baneshwor, Kathmandu
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Objectives of B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry

The main aim of this program is to produce technically skilled manpower in the field of medical sector. Some of the major objectives of this program are listed below:

To provide students with understanding of the basic concepts and new developments in Molecular Biology.
To train graduates to work in fields like pharmaceutical industry, medical laboratories and in cancer research as well.
To prepare students for further education in this field.

Admission Requirements in B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry

Students willing to pursue their bachelor level degree in this field must have to fulfill the following criteria.

Candidates must have to complete +2 levels or any level equivalent to it with at least second division.
Candidates must have to obtain minimum of fifty percent of marks in major subjects like Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Required Documents:

Attested copies of mark sheets and character certificate of SLC and 10+2 or PCL equivalent.
Duly filled and signed application form.

First Semester

Professional English
Physical Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I
Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Bio-Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I
Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Second Semester

Physical Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Bio-Physics
Clinical Biochemistry I (Instrumentation)
Physical Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Clinical Biochemistry I (Instrumentation)

Third Semester

Bio-Molecules I
Metabolism I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Microbiology I: General
Bio-Molecules I
Metabolism I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Microbiology I: General

Fourth Semester

Bio-Molecules II
Metabolism II
Enzymology
Bioenergetics
Microbiology II: Parasitology
Bio-Molecules II
Metabolism II
Enzymology
Microbiology II: Parasitology

Fifth Semester

Molecular Biology
Biotechnology
Nutritional Biochemistry
Clinical Biochemistry II
Microbiology III: Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Biotechnology
Nutritional Biochemistry
Clinical Biochemistry II
Microbiology III: Bacteriology

Sixth Semester

Clinical Biochemistry III
Epidemiology
Clinical Biochemistry IV (Analytical)
Research Methodology
Microbiology IV: Immunology
Epidemiology
Clinical Biochemistry IV (Analytical)
Microbiology IV: Immunology

Seventh Semester

Clinical Biochemistry V (Diagnostic)
Biostatistics and Data Management
Bio-Informatics
Clinical Biochemistry VI (Management of Lab)
Biostatistics and Data Management
Bio-Informatics
Clinical Biochemistry VI (Management of Lab)
Seminar I

Eighth Semester

Thesis
Hospital Internship
Seminar II

Scope and Career Prospects

Students after graduating from this degree can work with both public and private sectors. Companies like biotechnology, food and drinks companies, research companies and laboratories, chemical manufacturing companies, health and beauty care are always in need of graduates with this degree.

Job Prospects:

This valued degree opens up an array of career options that integrates aspects of both medicine and biology. Graduates have the option to initiate their career as: