Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University

About Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Pondicherry University runs a four-year B.Sc (Honours) Life Sciences, an M.Sc and a full-time PhD.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is part of the School of Life Science at Pondicherry University, Kalapet. For undergraduates it offers a four-year B.Sc (Honours) in Life Sciences under NEP. Graduates can take the two-year M.Sc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and research scholars can do a full-time PhD in the subject. The programmes suit students planning careers in biomedical research, biotechnology firms or further study. Its parent, Pondicherry University, was created by an Act of Parliament in 1985 and serves as the affiliating university for Puducherry, Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Courses and fees

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Applications for the department's programmes are made online through the Pondicherry University admissions portal. The university publishes a fresh notification each year with eligibility, selection method and dates, so check the portal before applying.

Typical eligibility

• Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
• Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
• Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Where these courses lead

Other colleges in Puducherry

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