M.Sc Biochemistry

Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master's degree or equivalent examinations from universities/institutions recognised by UGC are eligible for this Test. The Backward Classes/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ persons with disability (PWD) category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master's degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test. There is no upper age limit for applying for eligibility for test. The qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor only in the universities/ colleges situated in the Andhra Pradesh state from where they have cleared their SET. The candidates who have qualified earlier in APSET /UGC NET are not eligible to apply in the same subject they qualified.

Biochemistry syllabus for entrance exam:
Concept of Biochemistry
Definition and scope of biochemistry
Units of length used in biochemistry
ATP-ADP cycle
Biomolecular Structure
Proteins and Amino Acids
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Enzymology
Nature of enzyme catalysis
Naming of enzymes
Michaelis-Menten concept of enzyme action
Active binding and catalytic sites
Factors affecting enzymes catalyzed reactions
Control of enzyme activity
Multi enzyme systems
Metabolic Generation of Energy relationship between catabolic and anabolic pathways
Stages in the extraction of energy from food stuff
Generalized concept of glycolysis
Krebs cycle
Glycogen synthesis
Oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport chain
Utilization of Energy utilization in anabolic processes
Dark reaction of photosynthesis
Biosynthesis for storage
As the syllabus is vast, candidates should concentrate on the main topics rather than going through everything in detail. Referring previous year questions paper will definitely help you to identify the main topics which are usually covered for this exam. Regards.

Career scope after M.Sc in Biochemistry:
The career scopes offered for the M.Sc in Biochemistry graduates are immense. Various public as well as private sector companies recruit these graduates to numerous job openings. They can work in different firms such as research laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, diagnostic centres, biotech firms, hospitals, agricultural industries, drug manufacturing companies, forensic departments, cosmetic industries, food institutes, health care centres, clinical labs, and so on. In these firms, one can choose the job prospects of consultant / medical laboratory technician / business specialist / physician / regulatory affairs specialist / quality control inspector / toxicologist / product development manager / geneticist / chemist / cytologist / clinical research specialist. One can also get into teaching profession for courses such as B.Sc, M.Sc, B.V.Sc, B.Pharma, BPT, etc. In addition to the job opportunities offered in India, the candidates also have immense scope abroad. Regards.