Overview:

B.Tech in Biochemistry is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course spread over 8 semesters and is offered by various colleges, universities, and institutes in India. It is an interdisciplinary course combining chem and bio along with the chemistry of living organisms and their related substances. This would normally encompass a wide array of subjects: molecular biology, enzymology, metabolic pathways, genetic engineering, and techniques of analytical biochemistry.

The course aimed at providing students with substantive theoretical knowledge combined with practical skills. Students will be exposed to intensive classroom instruction, laboratory experimentation, and project work so that upon completion of the course, they will be prepared to address complex problems in biochemistry and develop drugs, diagnostic technologies, agricultural biochemistry, and environmental protection.
 

Course Curriculum:

The course curriculum of B.Tech. in biochemistry is to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of biochemistry and their uses. The following are the key areas of study in the field:

1. Principles of Biochemistry
2. Molecular Biology and Genetics
3. Enzymology and Metabolic Pathways
4. Techniques in Biochemistry and Bioinstrumentation
5. Analytical Chemistry and Bioanalytical Techniques
6. Structural Biochemistry
7. Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNA Technology
8. Clinical Biochemistry
9. Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology
10. Environmental biochemistry and toxicology
11. Project Work and Industrial Training
     

Career Prospects

Graduates of the B.Tech. will find jobs in many different areas. Some career roles that a student can envision are:

1. Biochemist
2. Molecular biologist
3. Clinical Research Scientist
4. Biotechnologist
5. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Specialist
6. Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
7. Environmental Biochemist
8. Food and Beverage Quality Analyst
9. Laboratory Technician
10. Research and Development Scientist
     

Employment Areas: 
Biochemistry graduates can find employment in diverse sectors, including:

1. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
2. Research and Development (R&D) Laboratories
3. Healthcare and Clinical Research Organizations
4. Food and Beverage Industry
5. Environmental Protection Agencies
6. Agricultural biotechnology firms
7. Academic and Research Institutions
8. Diagnostic laboratories
9. Government and regulatory bodies
    

Expected Compensation:
A fresh B.Tech graduate in biochemistry can expect a starting salary between 3.5 and 7 LPA, depending on the job profile, the industry sector, and the experience. After gaining a few years of experience and specializing in areas such as molecular biology, genetic engineering, or analytical biochemistry, salaries can be higher for senior researchers, project managers, or consultants in the biochemistry field.