School of Life Sciences, Mysuru

Division of Biochemistry

Division of Biochemistry was established in the year 2014 under the Faculty of Life Sciences. Currently, we offer Under-graduate (BSc- 3 Years/6 Semesters; Full Time; Single-Major) and Post-graduate (MSc- 2 years/4 Semesters; Full Time) programs in Biochemistry.

The curriculum delivers in-depth knowledge in Biochemistry from basics to advanced applications in Life Sciences and Health Sciences. It is designed and upgraded based on suggestions / demands of the stakeholders including students, academic/ research/ industrial experts. We offer a range of specialized/ optional modules that foster their academic/ research/ career interest.

Special interest is also taken to nurture Life Sciences Skill Sets for more Employability and Entrepreneurship. In addition, curricular (Science events) and co-curricular (cultural/ sports/ NSS) activities are organized time-to-time to facilitate the holistic growth of the students.

The Division also offers Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Programs focused on thrust areas of research viz., Neuroimmunology, Snake Venom Pharmacology, Mitochondrial Metabolism, Detoxification, Hypertension, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Medicine. To our credit, the division has received funding from DST-SERB, DBT-BIRAC, DST-WOS-A, ICMR, and NIPER for research.