Department Bio-Chemistry /SBK Women's University

Biochemistry department was established in 2017 under the supervision of Ms. Fazeela Mandokhail. Department was started with four years BS and two years M.Sc programs in 2017. Many graduated students of M.Sc and BS are serving in renowned private and government sectors. The program has been formulated in accordance with the policies and standards given by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Mission

Producing competent biochemists having necessary knowledge, analytical and leadership abilities, critical thinking and ethical values to cope up with the technological challenges and to effectively deliver real products and services for the benefit of the society.

Vision

To be a center of excellence in education and research to produce globally competent professional minds with human values and ethics to serve the society by taking part in industrial, scientific, innovation, academic and research activities.

Goals and objectives

The program of Biochemistry will achieve the following objectives To prepare students for future careers in the various fields in which a core understanding of the biochemistry of biological processes is important. Scientific disciplines such as human biochemistry, clinical biochemistry and biotechnology will enhance the understanding of human health.
To benefit the society on the whole by adding to the highly skilled scientific workforce, particularly for the biomedical research sectors, in the academic, industry as well as for research laboratories.
To have in depth understanding on all the human biochemical aspects pertaining to the well-being and in the pathological state.research in different disciplines of biotechnology.

Program Offered

Program	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
BS Bio Chemistry	Four(4) Years	Students of FSc (Pre-Medical) or A level with Biology and securing at least 60% marks or equivalent are eligible.
M.Sc in Biochemistry	Two Years	Students of B.Sc with Chemistry, Botany and Zoology securing at least 60% marks or equivalent are eligible

Job and career opportunities

Biochemistry is the branch of science. It refers to study of chemical processes within living organism. Scope of Biochemistry is very vast. Students of biochemistry have many career opportunities;

Work in provincial and also in federal government departments and institutes
Serve in biochemical industries
Have jobs in hospitals
Look for jobs in agricultural firms
Work in food production companies
Serve in the research institutes
Have jobs in education and also in some linked
Have jobs in the pharmaceutical industries
Have career in the research related kind of agricultural industries and also in institutions

Department of Bio Chemistry