Vivekanandha
College of Arts and Sciences for Women
Autonomous || Reaccredited with 'A+' Grade by NAAC || ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Approved by UGC Act 1956 under Section 2(f)&12(B) and AICTE
Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem
PG AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Biochemistry was started with UG programme in the year 1995 and PG was introduced in 1999. Being a vibrant and ambitious department, it is offering M.Phil and Ph.D programmes. The Department is the nucleus of biological sciences, the most fascinating subject dealing with chemical language of life. The Department also offers Career Oriented Certificate/ add on / value added courses on Diagnostic and clinical Laboratory techniques and Management. The Department is actively engaged in conducting seminars, guest lectures and conferences both national and international. The Department has been funded by DBT, INSA and TNSCST. The department offers a broad based multidisciplinary course guaranteeing employment in a variety of sectors viz., hospitals, healthcare, clinical trials, clinical database , medical coding, pharmaceutical, food, fertilizer and agricultural industries, scientific research prospects in genetic engineering, biotechnology
VISION
- To be recognized as a center for excellence in Biochemistry that provides an atmosphere to acquire skills in identifying the link between biological and human resources and transform in to enhance the quality of life.
MISSION
- To help the students to gain more knowledge through visits to research Institutions, Industries, and hospitals through Job training and project work.
- To give an opportunity to students to meet eminent scientists working in various fields of Biochemistry by way of invited lectures, seminars & workshops
- To provide opportunities to get hands on experience in –
- Research oriented education in Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Apprenticeship in industries and service agencies
- Entrepreneurship in Biochemistry-related areas.
- Promote research based projects/activities in the emerging areas of technology convergence.
