Programme Outcomes
PO1: Life Sciences knowledge: Successful candidates will acquire current/recent specific knowledge in the respective discipline with proficiency in practical skills and leadership skills for a successful career.
PO2: Problem analysis: Successful candidates will be able to analyse, design standards, resolve and troubleshoot problems in implementation or standardization of Life sciences protocols.
PO3: Design/development of solutions: Successful candidates will develop creative and cognitive thinking and cooperate with each other to solve problems in the field of Life sciences.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 90
Hours/Week | Maximum Marks | |||||||
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Code No. | Course | Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | Credits | CA | SEE | Total |
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||||
Core | Core 1 – Chemistry of Biomolecules | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
Core | Core 2- Advanced Instrumental techniques | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
Core | Core 3 – Cellular Biochemistry | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
Core | Core 4 – Biochemistry & Instrumentation | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
DSE | DSE 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
DSE | DSE 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
SEC | Soft Skill 1/ Sector Skill Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
Total | 21 | 0 | 6 | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria
Program | Eligibility | Criteria for Merit |
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M.Sc. BioChemistry | Degree in Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Bio informatics, Nutrition & Dietetics and Life Sciences, BVSc., (10+2+3 pattern) | Merit - Based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination. |
Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Forensic scientist
- Research analyst
- Medical coder
- Food safety analyst
- Food inspector
- Medical Representative
- Quality control in R & D of pharma and biotech companies.
Alumni Testimonials

Currently working in Aarthi scans and Labs @ Vadapalani, Chennai.
It was a great experience studying at Vels University, a memory to cherish for lifetime. My experience at Vels was full of learning and grooming. Being a great university, it gave me an opportunity to meet different kind of people from around the world and learnt many things from them. I am thankful to all the faculties, mentors and entire Biochemistry department for providing us with quality education. I am also grateful to faculties for organizing online classes in this pandemic situation and helping me for effective learning. Overall, it was a great experience and lifetime memory at VISTAS. If you want to make a career in Master degree would highly recommend you to join VISTAS.
Ms. S. Azeeza Sadaf. (MSc Biochemistry), 2019-2021
School of Life Sciences
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee 2023 - 2024 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee (Per Sem) |
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30,000 | 10,000 | 40,000 |