Which subject is better, Chemistry or Biochemistry?

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    Akansha Bisht | Contributor-Level 10

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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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