What is the scope of doing MD biochemistry?
MD Biochemistry is a 3-year postgraduate course that studies veterinary medicine and dentistry. The course syllabus is divided into 6 semesters that impart knowledge about biochemistry concepts such as bacteriology, mycology, etc., and several research projects.
Candidates wishing to pursue MD in Biochemistry should have completed their MBBS or any relevant degree with at least 55% marks. MD Biochemistry admissions are made merit-based or by the candidate's performance in the NEET-PG, JIPMER, and PGIMER Entrance exams, followed by a GD/ PI round.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have completed an MBBS or any other relevant course with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks from an MCI-recognized College.
- They may be required to qualify for any entrance exam like NEET-PG, etc.; some colleges have also set an age limit for the course.
Entrance Exam
- NEET PG
- INI CET
Admission Process
Admissions into the top MD Biochemistry are granted Merit-based as well as Entrance-Based. Most of the top universities/ colleges offering MD Biochemistry consider scores of entrance exams such as NEET-PG, JIPMER Entrance Exam, etc. However, some colleges offer direct admissions.
For merit-based admissions, students are selected based on their marks obtained in MBBS or any other relevant degree. Selected candidates are called for document verification and must pay the fees to confirm their admission. In Entrance-Based admissions, students are shortlisted based on their scores in any entrance exams (NEET-PG, PGIMER Entrance Exam, etc.) followed by a GD/ PI round.
Syllabus
Introductory Biochemistry & Molecular Biochemistry |
Standard Curve/Paper Chromatography/TLC |
Biochemistry of Hormones, Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes & Clinical Biochemistry |
Virology |
Biochemistry of Body Metabolism |
Parasitology |
Recent Advances in Clinical Biochemistry & Biochemical Methodologies |
Research Project |
Enzyme Kinetics/ Electrophoresis |
Virology and Parasitology |
Applied Biochemistry |
Bacteriology |
Recent Advances |
Mycology |