M.Sc. programme was incepted in 1987, under the aided section. The special course on Biochemical techniques imparts practical knowledge and trains students in handling various instruments in Biological sciences and offers opportunity to work in clinical laboratories and as research assistant.The special course on clinical Biochemistry provides the biochemical basis of metabolic disorders, advanced diagnostic methods, management and treatment of common diseases for human welfare. These special courses are handled by experienced and well-qualified faculty.
Goals
- To impart and update knowledge in the recent advances and techniques in Biochemistry
- To shape the students’ future by motivating them towards team spirit and encouraging them to come up with new ideas and concepts
- To create an aptitude for higher learning and research in various fields of Biochemistry
- To provide the students maximum opportunity to present and publish their research findings
- To encourage the students to prepare and clear competitive examinations
Programme offered
| M.Sc. Biochemistry |
Course Structure
 PG |
Research
| Research Projects | Seminars Organized |
|---|---|
| Minor Projects - 2 | National - 1 State - 3 |
Result
PG
University Rank
PG
| YEAR | RANK | NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2023 | 1 | L.T.K. Roshini |
| 2020 - 2021 | 7 | P. Pavithra |
| 2019 - 2020 | 6 | C. Vasantha |
| 2018 - 2019 | 12 | G.Kalaiyarasi |
| 2017 - 2018 | 4 | S.Jayapriya |
Activities
Department
Seminar organised
- Dr. Victoria Johnston, M.D.,(O & G)., F.I.C.S gave a awareness talk on “PCOD” and Mrs. Devaki Chellaiah, gave a talk about Women Empowerment on 24.1.2024 in commemoration with National Girl Child Day
- The department of Biochemistry carried out a Tree Sapling Distribution programme at Andhanallur village, Srirangam (Tk), Trichy (Dt) Tamil Nadu on 20.01.2024
- Mr. K. Ponalagendra Raja, Organic trainer, Thalir Organic Farm, Manapparai and Mrs. Devaki Chellaiah conducted a Entrepreneur skill development workshop on “ Regenerative Agriculture” on 14.12.2023
- Dr.Gowthami Venugopal, Radiation Oncologist, G.V.N CBCC Centre, Mambalaisalai,Trichy delivered a special lecture on diagnosis and treatment of Breast Cancer to the Life Science students on the topic “Living Beyond Cancer” on 4.10.2023
- Dr.G.Kohila Rani., M.Sc.,M.Phil., Senior Clinical dietician and Nutritionist, Apollo Specialty hospital, Trichy delivered the lecture about the “Diet and Lifestyle Modification” during Nutritional week celebration on 07.09.2023
- MOU signed with Biotechno solutions Training and Research Institute, Tiruchy
- The department conducted a camp on “Awareness on Health and Hygiene” under the Swachhta Pakhwada Mission. It was a purpose - driven programme aimed at creating awareness amongst school students regarding health and hygienic practices. St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Purathakudi
- Dr. S. Kamaraj B.S.M.S District Siddha Medical Officer, Govt. Head Quarters, Trichy delivered a special talk on “Manavarkalai Thedi Thamizh Maruthuvam” on 27.12.2022
- Dr. Gowthami Venugopal, MD, Radiation Oncolgist, Dr. G. Viswanathan CBCC centre Mambalasalai. Trichy. Gave the excellent speech about the “Novel Approaches to Diagnose and Treat Cancers in Women” by conducting the activity on “World Cancer Day - 2023” on 06.02.2023.
- Mr.Paul Ramesh, Educator and Trainer, delivered a awareness talk on “Increasing Consumerism & Its Impact On The Environment” for National Science Day on 24.03.2023
- National Science Day celebration was conducted as Intra Departmental Science fiction model competition on 28.02.2023.
- Awareness about the purity of drinking water and impact of contaminated water on health of the public and school children of the Adhikudi village was conducted on 02.02.2023
- State level Poster presentation competition was conducted on the topic Challenges on Darwinian evolution theory on 25.02.2023
- Industry visit was arranged to visit Kothari sugars and chemical Ltd. Kattur, Lalgudi, on 13.02.2023
- Dr. K. N. Srinivasan, Radiation Oncologist, Director, CBCC CENTRE, Mambalasalai Spoke about the awareness talk on Breast cancer, diagnosis and its management on 28.10.2022
- K. N. Srinivasan, Radiation Oncologist, Director, CBCC CENTRE, Mambalasalai, delivered a special lecture on maintenance of health through good food habits and healthy practices on the occasion of International Women’s Day celebration on08.03.2022
- Health awareness programme was conducted to determine Haemoglobin content, Blood grouping and Rh typing at Andhanallur village on12.05.2022
- National level Essay writing competition on “Challenges And Future Perspects of Indian Traditional Medicine ” On 31.5.2022
- MOU signed with Biotechno solutions Training and Research Institute, Tiruchirapalli-20
- Dr.S.Anuradha, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Center for Nanotechnology and Advanced Biomaterials, Research School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA University, Thanjavur, delivered a lecture on “Self Assembled Materials” on 10.3.2021
- Mrs.R.Manju, Director, Placement and Associate professor Rathnavel Subramaniyam College Arts and Science Sulur, Coimbatore gave a lecture on “Career Development Programme for Life Science Students” on 11.3.2021
- Online webinar on “Diagnostic Tests for Covid - 19” was organized on 25.06.2020
- An E-quiz programme on “Biomolecular Techniques” was conducted on 17.06.2020
- UGC sponsored one day seminar cum workshop on Spirulina cultivation- Nutrition and health aspects was conducted on 04.02.2015 Dr. K. Nagulendran and Dr. N. Kavitha were the resource persons
- Workshop on Health screening and thyroid profile was conducted on 13.01.2012 Dr. Jayam kannan, Dr. T. Ramani Devi and Dr. Charmila, served as resource persons
- Workshop on Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry conducted by Mr. S. Boopathy on 02.02.2012
- One day workshop on Bioinformatics Tools was conducted on 25.10.2010 Miss. Sugapriya was the resource person
- Workshop on Clinical Diagnosis conducted was organized on 11.09.2009 Mr. A. Peter Samson Rajan was the resource person
- Workshop on Electrophoretic Techniques was conducted on 09.08.2005. Dr. M. Mohamed Ibrahimsha served as the resource person
- Thyroid, Haemoglobin and glucose level detection Doctor’s Diagnostics Centre
- Transvaginal screening to diagnose Polyps and fibroids - To rule out Cervical cancer is conducted by Dr. Jayam kannan, Dr.Ramani Devi and Dr. Charmila
- An awareness program on Women related cancer is organised on world cancer day Dr.T.Ramani devi served as resource person.
- Blood group identified for NSS and YRC students by M.Sc Biochemistry students
- Blood grouping and Hematological screening tests were conducted by Apgar institute Thyroid profile, Lipid profile, Kidney and Liver Function Test for both teaching and non-teaching were conducted by Thyrocare
- Ms. R. Varsha I M.Sc., Biochemistry presented a paper on the topic “Boerhaavia diffusa Plant Extract on Reduction of struvite Renal stone” in One day National Seminar sponsored by ICCSR, New Delhi, on 11.10.2023 at Shrimati Indira Gandhi college, Trichy
- Ms. L.T.K.Roshini awarded BEST OUTGOING STUDENT” in Aided section for 2022-2023 and Ms. L.T.K.Roshini awarded BEST OUTGOING STUDENT” in SF section at UG Level for 2021-2022
- Ms. L.T.K.Roshini awarded II prize in Inter University competition for Karate.
- Ms. L.T.K.Roshini won III prize in State level Karate competition at Kulithalai.
- Ms. L.T.K.Roshini won second prize for Wildlife week Celebration 2022 at Research Department of Zoology, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami college,Trichy
- Ms. L.T.K.Roshini won I prize for Individual Declamation contest Nehru Yuva Kendra Government of India.
- Ms. L.T.K.Roshini won III prize for Individual Essay Competition at Indian Medical Association, Trichy
- Ms. L.T.K.Roshini won I prize for Individual paper presentation at St.Joesph college, Trichy
- Ms. L.T.K.Roshini won I prize for Individual paper presentation at Seethalakshmi Ramaswami college Trichy
- Ms. R. Chitra won II prize for paper presentation at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy
- Ms. B. Padmashobana won second prize for poster presentation at St.Joseph’s College ,Trichy
Resources
Books - 500
Journals
- Journal of Biotechnology
- Journal of Biophysics and Biochemistry
- Biochemistry Lab - 1
- Microbiology Lab-1
- Electrophoresis
- Laminar flow hood chamber
- Muffle furnace
Highlights
- Updated Syllabus in keeping pace with recent advancements and to help can clear NET/UGC/CSIR examination
- Programme specific field visit and industrial visit arranged for students every year
- Sustained results - 100% and Bharathidasan University rank
- Conduct frequent health awareness, health screening camps and importance of green environment for rural people and school children
- Providing Laboratory manual for various practical’s
- Clinical Laboratory visit and training for students in the reputed hospitals in and around Trichy
- Students are allowed to do Diploma in medical laboratory technology (DMLT) course simultaneously to promote the employability and entrepreneur skills
- Skill oriented certificate courses for other discipline students
- MoU has been signed with Annai Theresa Biomedical Training and Research Centre, Trichy – 3 and Bio Techno Solutions and Research Institute, Trichy.