Which subject is better, Chemistry or Biochemistry?
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The area of science known as Chemistry studies the fundamental substances and elements that comprise our environment. The study of atoms, molecules, and their interactions is its main focus.
However, Biochemistry is a specialized field that combines Biology and Chemistry. It focuses on the materials and chemical reactions that take place inside living things. Applicants can view a comparison of the two in the table below.
Parameters
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Course Level
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, Certificates
UG, PG, PhD, Diploma and Certificate
Course Duration
2 - 3 years
2-3 years
Course Fees
INR 432 - INR 20 Lakh
INR 8,000 - INR 7,00,000
Entrance Exams
JMI Entrance Test, CUET, NEST, IIT JAM, BHU UET
CUET, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEA
Top Colleges
Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jadavpur University
Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Calcutta University
Job Profiles
Analytical Chemist, Biotechnologist, Chemical Engineer, Healthcare Scientist, Forensic Scientist, Nanotechnologist, etc.
Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Scientist, Forensic Scientist, Biotechnologist, Medicinal Chemist, etc.
Average Annual Salary
INR 2.6 LPA - INR 15.8 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA - INR 6 LPA
Top Recruiters
Pfizer, Moderna, Biocon, Procter and Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, AstraZeneca, etc.
Cipla, Ranbaxy, Surya Pharma Ltd., Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, etc.
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