St Aloysius College (AUTONOMOUS)
MANGALORE - 575 003

St Aloysius College, Mangalore has started the M Sc-BIOCHEMISTRY in 2008. St Aloysius College( AUTONOMOUS) is the only college in Mangalore University to offer this P G programme. Biochemistry is the 'Chemistry of Life'. Biochemists work at all levels and with all types of biological organisms, ranging from biomolecules to man. Biochemistry offers the tremendous challenge of seeking to understand the most fundamental of life's processes at the molecular level, and to utilise this knowledge for the benefit of mankind.  This is a very exciting time to be studying biochemistry because so many important discoveries are being made each day.  Masters in Biochemistry can prepare one for diverse careers including teaching and research in hospitals and medical fields, in the food and drink industries, and in agriculture.

Recognizing the tremendous opportunities the science offers, St. Aloysius College ventured into the field of Biochemistry as the first college in Dakshina Kannada District to start an undergraduate course in the year 1999 and the M.Sc. Biochemistry course, affiliated to Mangalore University in the year 2008.

OBJECTIVES The aim MSc. Biochemistry program is to provide an understanding of every aspect of the structure and function of living things at the molecular level. The scheme of syllabus, instruction, examination, evaluation etc., has been prepared with the following objectives in mind. To provide state of art knowledge and skills in the field of Biochemistry. To generate manpower trained in Biochemistry suited to meet the needs of the research institutions/industry / academia. To have a positive impact on human and animal health, agriculture and environment in the region. To have 100 % placement for all the students who take up this course.  OUT LINE OF THE COURSE CURRICULUM The course curriculum consists of four semesters which includes Lecture-Tutorial-Practical-self study schedule. Each semester comprises of eighteen weeks duration, including instructions and internal examinations. The student has to under take 192 hours of theory instructions and 256 hours of hands on experiments in a semester. Students must take up a research project work on any relevant topic which is evaluated. The course curriculum includes Assignments on related topics of syllabus, Class presentation, Seminars, workshops, Study tours, Poster and Oral Presentation, Guest lecture sections, Group Discussions and life skills. The assessment is based on knowledge, intelligence, application, understanding of the concept of the subject and creativity. The overall performance of a student is indicated by two indices; SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative grade point average). APTITUDE FOR UNDERTAKING A STUDY IN BIOCHEMISTRY Do you have a curiosity about the living world? Do you want to understand what makes it all work? Do you enjoy chemistry and its application to biology? If the answer is YES to these questions, then one is the right candidate!

SELECTION TEST We have an intake of forty. There will be an ENTRANCE TEST. The test would asses the candidate’s familiarity with Biology, Chemistry and analytical and logical skills. The test would be 90 minutes duration and is in the multiple choice format. The dates for the entrance will be announced later

Duration: Two years. Eligibility: Candidates who have studied Biochemistry/Chemistry as optional/major/special subject along with any two of the following subjects-Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmacognocy and Chemistry as major/ optional/ minor/ subsidiary subject at the undergraduate level are eligible to apply Application & Registration Fees: Application forms will be available in the college office from 15 th April 2009 on payment of Rs. 350/-. Those requiring the forms by post must write to the Principal, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore along with a DD for Rs. 400/-.Further details will be put up in the web site.