Brief History
The Department of Biochemistry was established in 1957
with Professor Kamaluddin Ahmed, an eminent biochemist of this country
as its founder head. In 2001 it was renamed Department of Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology. Over the years it has grown to be one of the
largest and most successful departments in the subcontinent with a wide
range of research interest and a commitment to excellent teaching at all
levels. The undergraduate programme attracts the best students of
Bangladesh as it provides an excellent foundation for future
professional and graduate education.
The department offers B.S. (Honours); M.S; M.Phil. and Ph.D. Degree programmes.
The research areas include Molecular Biology, Immunology, Plant
Biochemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Protein
Engineering, Enzymology, Chemistry of Natural Products, Microbiology,
Chinical Biochemistry.
The weekly seminar in the Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is held regularly.
Scholars/teachers/researchers working at local and foreign Universities
and Research Institutions present their research works in these
seminars. Ph.D. students also present their research works. In addition
to the regular academic activities, the students of the department also
learn latest scientific information from internet by using the
departmental computer laboratory extensively.
The departmental
teachers are also involved in various research programmes in the
country. They also take part regularly in the National/International
seminar/ symposium and workshops, as the department feels that teaching,
research and extension work are the three most important
responsibilities for its academic staff.
Brahmanbaria Medical College offers 5 years' MBBS Course as approved by Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BMDC) leading to MBBS degree of the University of Chittagong and Chittagong Medical University.