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263. MSCBCH – M.Sc. (Biochemistry)
  1. M.Sc. (Biochemistry) – MSCBCH

Programme Details

Particulars

Details

Programme Type

Degree

Mode of Learning

Open Distance Learning

School

School of Sciences

Specialization

Biochemistry

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Duration

Minimum Duration: 24 Months
Maximum Duration: 48 Months

Eligibility

Candidates seeking admission to the programme must fulfil any one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • B.Sc. (Hons./Major) Degree in:
    • Biochemistry
    • Biotechnology
    • Microbiology
    • Chemistry
    • Life Sciences
    • Environmental Sciences
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Agriculture Sciences
    • Veterinary Sciences
    • Medical Laboratory Technology

OR

  • Medical Graduates such as:
    • MBBS
    • BAMS
    • BHMS
    • BPT
      from a recognised University/Institution

OR

  • B.Sc. Degree from a recognised University/Institution with Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Life Science as one of the three subjects with equal weightage.

Fee Structure

  • Programme Fee: Rs. 30,000/- per year
  • Registration Fee and Development Fee will be charged separately as applicable.

Programme Coordinators

Dr. M. Abdul Kareem
Dr. Arvind Kumar Shakya
School of Sciences

  • Email: abdul.kareem@ignou.ac.in
  • Email: arvind.kumar@ignou.ac.in
  • Phone: 011-29572809, 011-29572836

Course Structure

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MBC-001

Concepts of Biochemistry

4

MBC-002

Cell and Molecular Biology

4

MBC-003

Bioanalytical Techniques

4

MBCL-001

Biochemistry Lab I

4

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MBC-004

Enzymes and their Applications

4

MBC-005

Concepts and Connections in Metabolism

4

MBC-006

Recombinant DNA Technology and its Applications

4

MBCL-002

Biochemistry Lab II

4

MBCE-012

Plant Biochemistry

4

MBCE-013

Human Physiology

4

MBCE-014

Microbiology

4

Semester 3

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MBC-007

Bioinformatics and Biostatistics

4

MBC-008

Genetics and Evolutionary Biology

4

MBC-009

Clinical Biochemistry

4

MBCL-003

Biochemistry Lab III

4

Semester 4

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MBC-010

Research Methodology

4

MBC-011

Animal and Plant Tissue Culture

4

MBCE-015

Immunology and Immunological Techniques

4

MBCE-016

Toxicology

4

MBCE-017

OMICS

4

MBCP-001

Research Project

4

Total Credits

The programme consists of a total of 84 credits.