M.Sc. Biochemistry is our brand-new programme started in 2022 considering the paucity of similar programmes in the vicinity and high demand from industries and academics. This fundamental programme offering various courses such as Enzymology, Metabolism, Metabolic and Genetic Engineering, Bioanalytical Techniques, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Structural Biology, Drug Discovery, and Biostatistics. The programme provides training on theoretical components of these subjects as well as excellent hands-on experience in the well-equipped laboratory. The programme incorporates Research Project as an integral component that provides an opportunity for the students to get trained in independently drafting a hypothesis, designing a research project, and performing laboratory experiments followed by data analysis coupled with an opportunity to publish.
| Attributes | Facilitation and Monitoring | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship: research, inquiry and lifelong learning | Teaching- learning process, curriculum design, updating of curriculum in emerging areas, student centric teaching methodologies, project based learning, case studies, FCP | Research output by students, case studies, publishing and presenting papers; desire for further higher education |
| Global citizenship: ethical, social and professional understanding | Projects, internships, field trips, service learning and extension activities, GIP, promoting social sensitivity | Interest in volunteering and working for social causes, cross cultural sensitivity, ability to work in cross cultural groups, |
| Eco-literate: sensitivity towards a sustainable environment | Programmes/courses related to environment sustainability, participation in activities related to environment/ecology preservation, environment projects and study tours | Environmental sensitivity among students, involvement in NGOs, and commitment toeco-friendly spaces |
| Employability: equipped with skills, attributes, leadership and entrepreneurial qualities that society needs; being capable of making a contribution to society through earning a living | Domain specific expertise, training/internship with industry, enhancement and value added courses. Co-curricular activities. Assessments that include presentations, public speaking and oratory, class leads, team learning and group activities. | Excellent placements, Entrepreneurial opportunities, good team work skills, work ethic, understanding of corporate working, successful internships |
- PO1: Knowledge & communication skills: Gain knowledge on subjects and topics in the biochemistry domain & and express thoughts in an effective manner using different modes of communication.
- PO2: Critical thinking: Apply the knowledge of biochemistry to analyse and evaluate current gaps
- PO3: Innovation: Discover new concepts to bridge gaps in our understanding of the biochemistry field. Invent new methods and techniques. Provide biotechnological solutions to the challenges faced at local and global levels.
- PO4: Human values: Understand and appreciate human diversity. Develop professional ethics for working in the biochemistry industry. Learn to work in teams and groups.
- PO5: Environment and sustainability: Sense the impact of human development on the environment. Develop biochemistry solutions to mitigate environmental deterioration. Identify means for sustainable development.
- PO6:Employability: Gain skills that will fetch jobs in the biochemistry industry. Gain entrepreneurial skills to create jobs.
