What is Biochemical Engineering?

Biochemical engineering is the branch of engineering in which the facts related to the study, design and construction of unit processes related to a biological organism or molecule are studied. It is an interdisciplinary study of chemical engineering (chemical engineering, biochemistry) and microbiology.

The main objective of this branch is to train students in biotechnology (biotechnology), biochemical engineering (biochemical engineering), microbial and enzyme systems. This will help them understand the biological or biochemical phenomena of these systems.

In addition, biochemical engineering is also concerned with kinetic growth, death and metabolism, agitation, fermentation, mass transfer and enzyme technology.

What do Biochemical Engineers do?

Biochemical engineers study the growth of cells, proteins and other biological substances for maximum growth and to remove the blockages in its path.

They observe the reaction of raw materials in a specific environment. After that, they develop some new processes to form new compounds from these materials. New compounds are mass produced for general public use.

Apart from the design work, the biochemical engineer also has to work for process and product development. Also, they need to work with research personnel and manufacturing personnel to provide adequate information about the developed products.

Under the innovation, they have to work with fellow chemists and biologists to develop new technology and products.

Biochemical engineers also have to ensure that the documents related to any research or experiment are well prepared or not.

Sub-disciplines of Biochemical Engineering

There are various subjects studied under Biochemical Engineering. Some important topics and concepts are given below:

• Biochemistry
• Bio-entrepreneurship
• Bioprocess
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Environmental Study
• Fertilizer Technology

Organic Chemistry

• Polymer Industry
• immunology
• biopsy
• Metabolic regulation and engineering
• Micro Biology
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Bioprocess Technology
• Enzyme Engineering & Technology
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Courses

Candidates should have 10 + 2 certificate with qualification marks as valid as aggregate subjects with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology as their subjects.

Most colleges demand a minimum of 50% marks as a condition of appearing for the test.

Exam Syllabus for Undergraduate Course

There are two parts to this exam paper. Multiple choice questions are asked in this exam. 3 hours of time is allotted for the candidates to answer the questions. Part I and Part II of this paper consists of three sections. Topics covered in these sections are:

• Chemistry
• maths
• Physics

There is a provision of negative marking for wrongly answered questions. The list of examinations is given below.

All India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE)

• Bharat University Engineering Entrance Exam
• Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) Common Entrance Examination
• Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Examination (EAMCET)
• Indian Institute of Technology – Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE)
• Jadavpur University Biomedical Engineering Entrance Examination
• Sant Langowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Entrance Test (SILET) (BE / BTech)
• VIT Engineering Entrance Examination

Exams for admission to post graduate courses

For admission in Post Graduation courses, candidates should have a Bachelor of Engineering / B.Tech degree in Bio Chemical Engineering as well as a good score in the entrance exam of PG program.

These tests are conducted by various state, central and private universities. In all examinations, important questions are asked from B.Tech syllabus.

Important Entrance Exams

• All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University Engineering Common Entrance Test (ECET FDH) for diploma holders
• Sant Langowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Entrance Test (SILET) (MTech)
• Karnataka PGCET Exam for Bio Medical Engineering and Medical Electronics
• Banaras Hindu University MTech Entrance Exam
• Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
• Jawaharlal Nehru University Combined Entrance Examination
• SRM Engineering Entrance Examination (SRM EEE)
• Biomedical engineering entrance exam for MTech at Aligarh Muslim University
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Entrance Exam (IIST)

Karnataka PGCET Exam for Bio Engineering and Medical Electronics

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Amravati University
• Anna University, Center for Biotechnology
• Banaras Hindu University
• Banasthali University
• Bharathiar University
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science
• Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Cochin University of Science and Technology
• Consortium India Limited
• Devi Ahilya University
• Guru Ghasidas University
• Guwahati University
• Bio Engineering Research Center (BERC) – Navi Mumbai
• IIT Delhi
• Guru Nanak Dev University
• Indian Institute of Science
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Ravi Shankar Shukla University
• Lalit Narayan Mithila University
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University
• Indian Institute of Information Technology – Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
• Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Powai

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

• PSG College of Technology – Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara
• University College of Engineering – Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
• National Institute of Immunology
• Mysore University
• Tamil Nadu GD Naidu Agriculture University
• Delhi University
• VIT University – Vellore, Tamil Nadu
• Mahatma Gandhi University
• Madurai – Kamaraj University
• Calcutta University
• Roorkee University
• Calicut University
• North Maharashtra University
• SRM University, Chennai
• Hyderabad University
• Marathwada University
• Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University
• Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University
• Goa University
• Himachal Pradesh University
• IIT Kharagpur
• Jadavpur University
• Jivaji University

Kurukshetra University

• Patna University
• Punjab University
• Punjabi University
• Tezpur University
• Chennai University
• Kerala University
• Pune University
• Aligarh Muslim University

Scope for Biochemical Engineers

There are many opportunities available in the field of biochemical engineering. Bio chemical engineers conduct research on plants that produce dyes, bio-fuels, alcohol, steroids, enzymes, bio-fertilizers, or biocatalysts, and are used in industries associated with chemotherapy or food processing and fermentation processes is.

In addition, biomechanical engineers also work in fields such as sports, medical and rehabilitation. Those working in the medical field are experts in working with sales and tissues. They study the mechanisms and mechanobiology of cells and tissues. These engineers spend more time in laboratories, trying to make human tissue, hoping to end many diseases.

The field of biochemical engineering is constantly changing. Career advancement depends on further education and the latest certificate. A registered professional engineer in this field can help in the promotion of management positions of a firm.

Employment Zone for Biochemical Engineers

• Textile Manufacturing Companies
• Health Care Sector
• Paper Manufacturing Industries
• Water Treatment Plant
• Pharmaceuticals
• Aerospace Companies
• Chemical Plants
• Food Industry
• Mining Engineering Companies
• Petrochemical Engineering Companies
• Oil and Natural Gas Industry
• Waste Treatment Plants
• Plastic and Polymer Manufacturing Units