IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry Admission 2025: IGNOU has recently added M.Sc Biochemistry to their postgraduate program list. Students can now pursue this 2 year PG course with IGNOU distance education. IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry Admission Last Date for apply is 31 July 2025* for the July session 2025. IGNOU focuses on teaching students advanced syllabus about biochemical mechanisms, molecular biology, enzymology, and genetic engineering through the Sc Biochemistry. These advanced details help students understand of chemical processes related to living organisms. IGNOU provides contact classes, study materials, and MSc assignments for enrolled students.
About IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry Admission 2025
IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry Study Materials help students read for their examinations and complete their assignments. IGNOU M.Sc assignments will be uploaded on the official website under assignment sections for every semester. These assignments are considered important for grading and exam form eligibility. IGNOU Term End Examination are held at two admission cycles in a year for MSc. Biochemistry, in June and in December. Students are advised to fill the exam form for the cycle they took admission in.
IGNOU offers students of reserved category with scholarships programs based on national scholarships initiatives. Students can sign up for these scholarships @scholarships.gov.in . For economically weaker students IGNOU has initiatives through Vidya Lakshmi Portal.
What is IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry Admission Eligibility Criteria?
To meet eligibility for IGNOU M.Sc in Biochemistry (MSCBCH ) requires students to hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Science ,Agriculture, B.Tech (Biotechnology), Veterinary Nursing or Medical Laboratory Technology. Medical graduates with Physics , Chemistry and Biology at 10+2 level can take admission. Students with intention of taking admission in IGNOU M.Sc in biochemistry need to meet the eligibility criteria. There is no set age limit.IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry eligibility requires students to have a Bachelor’s degree in :
- Science
- Pharmacy
- B.Tech – Biotechnology
- agriculture
- Veterinary Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Medical graduates with Physics , Chemistry , and Biology subjects in 12th.
IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry Admission Fees
M.Sc Biochemistry Distance Education has four semesters in 2 years of program. Total fee of IGNOU M.Sc in Biochemistry fees is INR 36,200 per year excluding other fee charges. Then a total fee for the whole program in 2 years will add up to INR 72,400. All other charges are not mentioned above, therefore students can be advised to check more detailed information on the official website of IGNOU. Other charges here may include University Developmental Charges , Theory Exam form including all subjects per semester , Practical Exam Form each semester.
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MSc Biochemistry Fee Structure |
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| Annual Fee | INR 36,200 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300/- |
| Exam Form Fee | Rs. 200/- (theory) & Rs. 300/- (practical) |
| University Development Fee | Rs. 200/- |
IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry Admission Process
Students are instructed through these steps mentioned below for an easy online application filling procedure :
- STEP 1 : Students need to visit IGNOU ODL website gnouadmission.samarth.edu.in
- STEP 2: Students can click on new registration for a new account for admission in M.Sc. Biochemistry.
- STEP 3 : Students can fill in details such as Name and Email addresses.
- STEP 4 : New login credentials will be confirmed through registered email ID.
- STEP 5: Visit the admission portal again to use new login credentials created by students.
- STEP 6 : Fill admission form with accurate details and upload documents within MB limits.
- STEP 7 : Students can pay an application fee for the M.Sc Biochemistry programme.
- STEP 8 : Submit the form without making any error and make a printout of the acknowledgement slip.
Documents Required for M.Sc Biochemistry Admission
Here is a list of documents required for M.Sc Biochemistry enrollment :
- Colored Passport- size Photograph
- Address proof like Driving License
- Age proof like Aadhar card , Voter ID card
- Academic documents like 10th marksheet , 12th marksheet under 200 Kb in JPEG /jpg format.
- Category Certificate ( if required)
- Experienced Certificate ( if Available )
IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry Syllabus
M.Sc in Biochemistry is a postgraduate degree program that delves into the study of chemistry of living organisms underlying various biological processes . Syllabus typically covers a wide variety of topics including cell biology , molecular biology , genetics , biochemical techniques and many more. Down below is syllabus of IGNOU M.Sc Biochemistry :
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Elective Course * (any two in a year) |
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SEMESTER – 1 |
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| SUBJECT | CREDIT |
| Concepts of Biochemistry | 4 |
| Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Bioanalytical Techniques | 4 |
| Biochemistry Lab | 4 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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| SUBJECT | CREDITS |
| Enzymes and their applications | 4 |
| Concepts and Connections in metabolism | 4 |
| Recombinant DNA Technology and its application | 4 |
| Biochemistry Lab 2 | 4 |
| MBC-012* Plant Biochemistry* | 4* |
| MBC-013* Human Physiology* | 4* |
| MBC-014* Microbiology* | 4* |
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SEMESTER 3 |
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| MBC- 007 Bioinformatics and Biostatistics | 4 |
| MBS-008 Genetic and Evolutionary Biology | 4 |
| MBS-009 Clinical Biochemistry | 4 |
| MBCL-003 Biochemistry Lab 3 | 4 |
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SEMESTER 4 |
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| MBC-010 Research Methodology | 4 |
| MBC-011 Animal and Plant Tissue Culture | 4 |
| MBCP-001 Project | 4 |