MD Biochemistry

Overview

• The Department of Biochemistry at Zydus Medical College & Hospital, Dahod, emphasises both teaching and clinical diagnostic services. The department description states that biochemistry is “the chemical language of life,” and its training spans molecular-level understanding of living cells under normal and disease states. 
• Facilities include a practical laboratory for undergraduate students, a research lab, demonstration rooms, a department library, audio-visual teaching aids, and a diagnostic service lab that operates 24×7 (central lab serving OPD & IPD) with quality control measures in place (e.g. external quality assessment). 
• The curriculum is aligned with regulatory recommendations (MCI/NMC) and includes interactive lectures, tutorials, case studies, seminars, practicals, and integrated teaching. There is also an intention/vision to expand into advanced diagnostics/research areas such as molecular biology, bioinformatics, and proteomics/genomics. 
• According to the sanctioned seats page, there are 3 seats for MD Biochemistry at ZMCH Dahod. 
• Cutoff data shows that in recent NEET PG counselling, MD Biochemistry is competitive — its closing rank for the general/open category in 2023-24 (Round 3) was around 111,081 for the open category and around 113,955 for management quota in that round at ZMCH.

Eligibility

• Must hold an MBBS degree (or equivalent) recognised by the National Medical Commission. 
• Must have completed the one-year internship. 
• Must qualify for the NEET-PG examination in the relevant year. 
• Must participate in the state / national PG counselling process. 
• Documentation, including graduation / MBBS certificates, internship completion, registration etc., to be verified during counselling/admission. (Standard PG norms.)

Minimum Education