PhD Biochemistry is a doctoral level course of 3 to 5 years duration(depends on the length of the research). The PhD course in Biochemistry is a research-based doctoral course that revolves around subjects such as genetics, forensics, medicine, plant science, and microbiology. PhD Biochemistry course is designed for those students who are interested in doing research in subjects related to Biochemistry.
The eligibility criteria for pursuing this course a candidate must complete a postgraduate degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or any other related fields with minimum 55% aggregate marks. Colleges offer admission through both entrance exams and merit.
Some of the common subjects offered while pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry are Experimental Design and Measurements, Biomedical Product Development, Applied Statistics in Biomedical Sciences. The most presumed job opportunities available after attaining a PhD Biochemistry are Research Scientist, Toxicologist, Pharmaceutical Consultant, Molecular Biologist, and Biomedical Engineer. The average salary offered to a PhD Biochemistry graduate lies between INR 4,00,000 - INR 20,00,000, which may increase upon the added years of experience.
PhD Biochemistry Entrance Exams
Some important entrance exams are mention below.
* CSIR-UGC NET for JRF
* UGC-NET for JRF
* NBHM Entrance Exam
PhD Biochemistry Job Profiles
Some of the popular job profiles in the field of PhD Biochemistry listed below:
* Research Scientist
* Clinical Laboratory Technologist
* Biochemistry Educator
* Medical Research Scientist
* Senior Scientist
* Clinical Biochemist
* Molecular Biologist
Ph.D. Biochemistry : Top Recruiting Areas
These are some areas where PhD Biochemistry graduates can start their work such as:
* Public Health Organizations
* Blood Service
* Cancer Research Institutes
* Educational Institutions
* Environmental Pollution Control
* National Science Foundation
* Department of Agriculture
* Patent Law Organizations
* Drug Manufacturing Companies
* Industrial Laboratories
* Private Health Organizations
* Cosmetics Companies
* Sales and Marketing Firms
* Food and Drinks Establishments