By the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the molecular machinery of living cells.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles that govern the structures of macromolecules and their participation in molecular recognition.
3. Describe the principles underlying enzyme catalysis.
4. Describe the mechanism of action of hormones and how they regulate biochemical pathways.
5. Explain how genetic information is stored and transferred from generation to generation.
6. Explain how energy is generated, utilized and stored by various organs of the body.
7. Learn how metabolic pathways are regulated and how the alteration of one pathway will affect the other.
8. Recognize how the abnormalities in biochemical processes lead to disease/s and the use of biochemical indicators in disease diagnosis.
9. Describe the requirement of micro and macronutrients by humans and how improper intake leads to various clinical conditions.
10. Discuss the importance of molecular biology in medicine.