ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The research Department of Biochemistry (M.Phil) commenced during the academic year 2014- 2015. The research lab is highly equipped with an infrastructure to meet out the students’ requirements. The department also provides sufficient recommended & reference books, journals and e journals access through inflebnet for the students to update the recent developments in the field of Biochemistry.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
A Master Degree in science with Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, Microbiology and Biotechnology as their Main Subject of this University or any other Qualification accepted as equivalent thereof are eligible for admission to M.Phil Course.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
The course duration is about one year which includes three theory papers and thesis per year.
About The Department
The research department of Biochemistry was established during the academic year 2014 – 2015. The department has a well equipped and upgraded laboratory as per the curriculum. It is also provided with sufficient textbooks, reference books and journals to meet the students’ requirement in the library. A degree in M. Phil Biochemistry is the first step towards a wide variety of careers in the pharmaceutical, clinical laboratories, quality control, forensic science and food industries.
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Area of Interest |
| Mrs. S. MANGAI | M.Sc., M.Phil., SLET., Ph.D. (Pursuing) | Associate Professor & Head | Cell & Molecular Biology |
| Ms. S. SUGANTHI | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph,D. | Associate Professor | Diabetes Mellites |
| Ms.R. SHANMUGAVADIVU | M.Sc.,M.Phil | Assistant Professor | Molecular Biology |
| Ms. B. JOTHI | M.Sc., M.Phil. | Assistant Professor | Nutritional Biochemistry |
| Mrs. R. RAJITHA | M.Sc., M.Phil.,SET | Assistant Professor | Immunochemistry |
| Dr. K. MAHALAKSHMI | M.Sc.M.Phil., Ph.D., SET | Assistant Professor | Pharmacology & Toxicology |
| Dr.K.J.UMADEVI | M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D., | Assistant Professor | Phytochemistry, Oncology |
| Dr. R. HARINI | M.Sc.,M.Phil., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Clinical Biochemistry |