Science of Biochemistry helps to understand the maintenance of health and effective treatment of diseases. The department is thus organized to teach students about basic knowledge on life process depending upon chemical principles, performing and interpreting biochemical laboratory tests and procedures and requisite knowledge for higher studies and research, skill to perform common biochemical tests. They will also be able to develop sound attitude towards the need for continuing self-directed learning.

The teaching methodology involves theoretical lectures, tutorials and practical demonstrations which include 117 hours for lectures, 100 hours for tutorials and 100 hours for practical classes.