Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of organic procedures at the cell and atomic level. In which the chemical substances and processes that occur in plants, animals, and microorganisms and of the changes they undergo during development and life are also investigated .It emerged as a particular discipline around the start of the 20th century when researchers joined science, physiology, and science to explore the science of living systems.
Market Value:
Biochemists will be in demand over the next decade, with the field growing by 11 percent. This is a faster pace of growth than the average of all professions. This is partly due to the increase in technology and tools newly available to conduct research. Another reason for the growth is the aging of the population, which will drive up the demand for new drugs and biomedical research. Biochemists’ salaries generally increase with time on the job and experience. Sources vary, and one projection looks like this:
- 0-5 years: $50,000
- 5-10 years: $65,000
- 10-20 years: $71,000
- 20 or more years: $70,000+
Admission Criteria:
The duration of B.Sc. Biochemistry is four years and the schedule for the course is divided into eight semesters. If you are looking for a career at the crossroads between biology and medicine, then biochemistry could be interesting for you. The minimum eligibility criterion which most of the institutes ask is at least 45% marks or 2nd division in F.Sc. Pre-Medical /A level or an equivalent
Career Path:
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Scholarships |
| 45% marks in F.Sc premedical/A level | 50% marks in entry test | Need & Merit Based upto 100% |
B.S. Biochemistry: Course Highlights
Course Level |
Duration of the Course |
Examination Type |
Semester duration |
Number of courses per semester |
| Under Graduate | 4 years (8 semesters) | Semester-Wise | 16-18 Weeks | 5-6 courses |
Driving institutions:
Institution |
City |
| 1. University of Karachi | Karachi |
| 2. Iqra University | Karachi |
| 3. Jinnah University for Women | Karachi |
| 4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah University | Karachi |
| 5. Federal Urdu University of Arts Science & Technology, Karachi | Karachi |
| 6. University Of Sindh | Jamshoro |
| 7. Shah Abdul Latif University | Khair Pur |
Undergraduate:
A Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry is a degree that enables emerging researchers to gain the theoretical and practical information required to take an interest in the cutting-edge academic network. Taking an interest in this program will increase students’ fluency in essential subjects related to chemistry and biology.
Related job fields:
A degree in biochemistry serves as an excellent foundation for careers both in and out of science, including:
- Bio-Analyst
- Biochemist
- Biologist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biostatistician
- Cell Biologist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Oceanographer
- Chiropractor
- Clinical Chemist
- Clinical Data Analyst
- Clinical Research Associate
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical Technician
- Crime Lab Assistant
- Dentist
- DNA Analyst
- Doctor
- Elementary School Teacher
- Entomologist
- Entrepreneur
- Epidemiologist
- Food and Drug Inspector
- Food Chemist
- Food Microbiologist
- Food Safety Auditor
- Food Scientist
- Forensic Chemist
- Forensic Lab Analyst
- High School Teacher
- Hydrologist
- Journalist
- Laboratory Manager
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Medical Writer
- Microbiologist
- Organic Chemist
- Patent Agent
- Pest Control Technician
- Petroleum Chemist
- Pharmaceutical Chemist
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacologist
- Quality Control Specialist
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Research Assistant
- Sales Representative
- Science Advisor
- Science Writer
- Toxicologist
- University Professor
- Water Purification Chemist
- Water Quality Analyst
Work description:
1. Investigate chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes, such as growth, aging, and death.
2) Researches methods of transferring characteristics, such as resistance to disease, from one organism to another.
3) Examines chemical aspects of formation of antibodies, and researches chemistry of cells and blood corpuscles.
4) Develops and executes tests to detect disease, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
5) Develops and tests new drugs and medications used for commercial distribution.
6) Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
7) Analyzes foods to determine nutritional value and effects of cooking, canning, and processing on this value.
8) Cleans, purifies, refines, and otherwise prepares pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
9) Prepares reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
10) Develops methods to process, store, and use food, drugs, and chemical compounds.
11) Isolates, analyzes, and identifies hormones, vitamins, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determines their effects on body functions.
Pros
- Suitable for people who likes to solve problems mentally
- Suitable for people who wants recognition and wants career advancement and a prestigious career
- This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.
- Very high salary (top 25% highest paid careers)
Cons
- Not suitable for people who likes to help and teach others
- It is very hard to get into this career. Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience is required for this career.
- Long working hours (More than 40 hours per week)
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Biochemistry does not have specific role in Pakistan especially SINDH.
Recently College Education Dept. has withdrawn Lecturer posts of Biochemistry through SPSC.
This act Creates panic among aspirants of Lecturer who are waiting for result announcemt but yet no any one has mentioned about this.