Biochemistry

Molecular foundations of life and disease

3 Years MD Training
₹6-35L+ Salary Range
Research Focused

Specialty Overview

Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within living organisms. Medical biochemists focus on understanding disease mechanisms at the molecular level and developing diagnostic tests and treatments.

This field combines chemistry, biology, and medicine to investigate how biological molecules function in health and disease, contributing to drug development, diagnostic testing, and personalized medicine approaches.

Molecular Medicine: Biochemists unlock the molecular secrets of disease, developing new diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches that revolutionize healthcare.

Biochemistry

Specialty Details

Training Duration

3 years MD Biochemistry

Work Environment

Research labs, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies

Key Skills

Laboratory techniques, research methodology, data analysis

Focus Areas

Molecular diagnostics, drug development, metabolism

Salary Insights

Starting Salary

₹6-12 lakhs/year

Research associates and lab positions

Mid-Career

₹15-25 lakhs/year

Senior researchers and industry roles

Senior Level

₹35+ lakhs/year

Research directors and pharmaceutical executives

Career Opportunities

Research Scientist

Academic and industrial research positions

Pharmaceutical Industry

Drug development and clinical research

Clinical Laboratory Director

Hospital and diagnostic lab management

Medical Educator

Teaching biochemistry in medical colleges

Molecular Diagnostics

Genetic testing and personalized medicine

Biotech Startup

Innovation in biotechnology companies