BSc Biochemistry

Pokhara University
4 years
Rs.
Updated December 6, 2025

University

Pokhara University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

1+

Summary

• Four-year biochemistry program developing laboratory-ready graduates with strong grounding in molecular biology, chemistry, metabolism, and analytical methods.
• Covers core biochemical principles, molecular interactions, metabolism, immunology, microbiology, biotechnology, and clinical biochemistry.
• Emphasizes laboratory competence, analytical reasoning, and research methodology through extensive practical hours and thesis work.
• Prepares graduates for biomedical research, diagnostics, industrial labs, and advanced scientific study.

 

Description

Curricular structure

SemesterCoursesCredits
Sem IPhysical Chemistry I; Organic Chemistry I; Inorganic Chemistry I; Mathematics; Fundamentals of Biochemistry; Lab components for all major courses18
Sem IIPhysical Chemistry II; Organic Chemistry II; Inorganic Chemistry II; Physics; Biomolecules I; Lab components19
Sem IIIAnalytical Biochemistry; Natural Product Chemistry; Plant Biology; Biomolecules II; Proteins & Enzymes; Lab components19
Sem IVBioenergetics & Metabolism I; Molecular Biology; Human Biology; Bioinformatics I; Biochemistry Laboratory17
Sem VMetabolism; Microbiology; Cell Biology; Seminar; Biochemistry Laboratory16
Sem VIBiotechnology; Microbial Biochemistry; Plant Biochemistry; Seminar; Biochemistry Laboratory16
Sem VIIMedical & Clinical Biochemistry; Food & Nutrition Biochemistry; Seminar; Biochemistry Laboratory13
Sem VIIIScientific Writing; Biostatistics; Seminar; Thesis/Project Work12

Features

Features
• Eight-semester structure with integrated lab components
• Broad biochemical foundation: molecular biology, cell biology, metabolism, analytical chemistry
• Strong lab exposure (multiple 6-credit lab modules)
• Required seminar work and final thesis
• Cross-disciplinary approach integrating biology, chemistry, and biotechnology

Fee
• Follows institutional schedule; typical range comparable to similar science programs

 

Admission Process

Admission process
• Minimum 2.4 GPA; minimum “C+” in Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Meet Pokhara University science-stream eligibility requirements
• Apply through institution-level admission process
• Provide academic transcripts and necessary documentation

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects
• Toxicologist
• Analytical chemist
• Clinical biochemistry professional
• Forensic laboratory roles
• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Physician associate support roles
• Clinical research associate
• Biomedical scientist

 

Colleges Offering This Course

Universal Engineering and Science College