The Department of Biochemistry is mainly involved in
- Imparting teaching to various courses.
- Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory services.
- Research activities.
A.Imparting Teaching To Various Courses :-
The students of following courses are taught theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry as prescribed by respective universities.
Courses Under Muhs-
- I MBBS
- I yr Bachelor of Occupational Therapy & Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Post Graduate Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology(PGDMLT)
Courses Under Mumbai University-
- M.Sc (Biochemistry) by papers
- M.Sc (Biochemistry) by research
By MUHS:
I MBBS:
- Admission Criteria - MHCET, AIPMT (After 12th Standard)
- Course Duration - 1 year
- Total admission Strength – 100
- Course Content – Syllabus (Link-www.muhsnashik.com/syllabus/MBBS/Phase 1_170709.pdf)
Teaching Time Schedule :
- 3 days of the week
- Lectures 4 PER Week
- Monday (M) -10.30-11.30 a.m.
- Wednesday (W) - 10.30-11.30 a.m. & 11.30- 12.30 p.m.
- Friday (F) -10.30-11.30 a.m.
- Tutorials/Viva-(M,W,F) 1.30 - 2.15 p.m.
- Practicals-(M,W,F) – 2.15 – 4.30 p.m.
- Minimum Required Attendance: 75% for theory & 80% for practicals
Internal exams:
- Two exams (Theory and Practicals) are conducted during the tenure as per the guidelines of MUHS.
Internal Assessment
- Theory-20 marks
- Practical- 20 marks
Minimum requirement for internal assessment: A candidate must obtain 35% in Theory and practicals taken together.
I Yr Bachelor Of Occupational Therapy & I Yr Bachelor Of Physiotherapy
- Admission Criteria – MHCET
- Course Duration – 1 year
- Total Admission Strength
- FY BOTh- 10
- FYB PTh – 10
- Course Content
A:- Syllabus
B:-Syllabus
- Time Schedule for lectures-4 PER WEEK
- Minimum Required Attendance - 75%
- MUHS Exam Pattern – Also includes Internal Assessment
- Minimum Required Passing (IN INTERNAL ASSESSMENT) = 50%
PGDMLT:-
- Admission Criteria - On the basis of Merit (After B.Sc.)
- Course Duration – 1 year
- Total Strength – 10
- Minimum required attendance – 75%
- Course Content – Syllabus
By Mumbai University –
a) M.Sc. (Biochemistry) by papers –
- Admission Criteria – Merit Basis (After B.S c with Biochemistry/ Chemistry)
- Course Duration – 2 yrs
- Total Strength – 10 (College seats – 3, University seats – 7)
- Course Content – Theory and Practicals- as per the syllabus of Mumbai University
- Time Schedule
- 3 days for lectures at different venues assigned by the University,
- 3 full days for practicals in the department of biochemistry.
Mumbai University Exam Pattern
- Part I - 4 papers (75 marks each)
- Total 300 marks
- Paper I – Advanced bioorganic chemistry
- Paper II - Advanced biophysical chemistry
- Paper III – Metabolism & physiology
- Paper IV – Biochemical processes in industry.
- Part II - 4 papers (75 marks each)
- Total 300 marks
Paper V – Biochemical genetics & genomics
- Paper VI - Advanced immunology
- Paper VII – Clinical Biochemistry & nutrition
- Paper VIII –research methodology ,biostatistics & bioinformatics.
Practical Examination – 200 marks (Duration 2 days; Each for M.Sc Part I and M.Sc Part II)
Dissertation compulsory in ) M.Sc. part II & has weightage of 40 marks (which are included in practicals).
b) M.Sc. (Biochemistry) by Research
- Admission Criteria – Merit Basis (After B.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Chemistry)
- Approximate Duration – 3 yrs
- Strength – 5 per year (depending on availability of guides)
- Course Content – For Research and Theory as per the syllabus of Mumbai University
- Research proposal is approved by the Board of Studies in Biochemistry Mumbai University
Exam Pattern :
- Submission of Thesis after passing two papers in Theory (100 marks each).
Location :
- The Biochemistry Department is located in the college building on the third floor-right wing.
Timings:
- 9.00am – 4.30pm (Mon-Fri)
- 9.00am – 1.00pm (Sat)
Department is closed on Sundays & Public Holidays
Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory-
- The department is proud to have state of the art clinical Biochemistry laboratory providing services to OPD & indoor patients of our hospital. A dedicated team of technical staff well supervised by SSO & teaching staff is providing timely ,accurate & efficientlaboratory services.