SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

 

Foundation History

The Department of Applied Chemistry was founded in 2010 with the mission of becoming one of the leading research centers in traditional medicine as well as other applications in Physical Chemistry and Biochemistry, both regionally and nationally. The main duty of the Department is covering all Chemistry related courses in IU and producing high quality research projects. The Department’s vision and mission are taken from the School of Biotechnology and are consistent with those of International University and Viet Nam National University – HCMC. Members of the Department of Applied Chemistry are active in research. Major areas include optimization of extraction methods from traditional plants, bioinformatics, computational simulation, chemical synthesis, genetic extraction and modification, and bioactivity testing. They are authors or co-authors of many research papers published in distinguished international and national journals as well as many international conferences.

Vision

Achieving leadership in education, research, and social responsibility at the national and international levels and becoming the research and world-class School/Department.

Mission

Innovation and excellence in education and scientific research in biochemistry, Knowledge creation and human talent cultivation, the graduation of students highly skilled scientifically and technically, and the contribution to the service and development of the community.

Program Objectives

The biochemistry undergraduate program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in science and applied biochemistry, with an emphasis on scientific research, practical skills, and a multidisciplinary approach. It is tailored to meet the needs and demands of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and nutrition industries in Vietnam.

This program strives to expand the frontiers of scientific knowledge to improve the production and quality of drugs, cosmetics, and food products, and to contribute to the economic growth of the country and the global advancement of pharmacy, cosmetics, and nutritional sciences, safety, and sustainability.

Graduates of the program will be equipped with the proper knowledge and skills in biochemistry, as well as professional integrity. Therefore, the Program Objectives (POs) have been clearly formulated. Graduates of the program will obtain those quality:

PO 1: Training students to gain basic knowledge of mathematics, natural and social sciences to be ready to join the international workforce, and meet the demand of economic development, national industrialization and modernization.

PO 2: Training students to have theoretical and practical knowledge with solid expertise and professional ethics; to have management, critical thinking, communication, and multi-disciplinary teamwork skills.

PO 3: Training students to be capable of working in the biochemical and chemical organization such as factories, research institutes, hospitals, universities, high schools, and in businesses of related fields such as cosmeceutics, nutrition, biotechnology, agriculture, environment, food and pharmaceutical, etc...

PO 4: Training students with adequate knowledge and lifelong learning spirit, to continue to study in biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology graduate programs in Vietnam or abroad.

Intended Learning Outcomes

The ILOs detailed by BC Program are detailed below:

(1) Upon graduation, our students should be able to:

Identify Biochemistry-relevant fundamental knowledge of mathematics, economics, social, and the natural sciences. (Generic knowledge)

(2) Display methodological competence and apply this in other contexts to identify and solve subject-specific problems effectively. (Generic skills)

(3) Acquire fundamental and professional knowledge of core subjects in Biochemistry. (Specific knowledge)

(4) Perform independent practical work safely in laboratories in Biochemistry and related fields; and gather, interpret, and evaluate scientific data. (Specific skills)

(5) Adhere to safety, environmental and ethical issues and responsibilities as well as the associated legal fundamentals. (Attitudes)

(6) Conduct research projects, apply modern techniques in development of biochemical products. (Application)

(7) Recognize the need and engage in life-long learning and professional life preparation. (Life-long learning)

(8) Function in interdisciplinary teams and acquire communication, leadership, management skills. (Development)

 

Video clip introducing the program facilities and equipment

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

 

Welcome to the Applied Chemistry Department at the International University, Vietnam National University-HCMC!

The Biochemistry program is designed for students who are interested in the chemistry of life at the molecular level. The Applied Chemistry Department at IU is dedicated to the elucidation of principles of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and particularly the intersection of these principles. In our program, you will study the chemical processes involved in Biomacromolecules and the structural implications on cellular processes. Our Department offers comprehensive programs of study in a variety of subfields of Biochemistry including Biophysical Chemistry, Enzymology, Fermentation Technology, Clinical Biochemistry and Methods in Biochemistry. Biochemistry program also supports the studies of senior students majoring either in Nutrition or Cosmetics by choosing the courses Nutritional Biochemistry, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Cosmetics, Cosmeceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Drug Development.

Areas of research in the Department include drug design, bio natural products, and human pharmacology. Our academic mission is to foster development of independent learning, thinking, and communication skills by our students and to instill in them and support an enthusiasm to achieve. Our research mission is to generate new knowledge and original concepts related to solving modern scientific problems. The Department will teach students skills in the classroom, laboratories and outside activities to be lifelong learners and promoters of science. Our students will enjoy access to modern instrumentation and research activity.

Thanks for visiting and exploring our website to learn more about the Applied Chemistry Department and email us with questions.

 

BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM

ADMISSION IFNORMATION OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024:

Entrance Exam Groups: A00, B00, B08, D07

Program Code: 7440112

 

 

Tuition fee:

Approximately 46.47 million VND per year (tuition fees may change from year to year). For more information, please access here.

 

For further inquiries and application submission, please access here.

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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

(Batch2014 - Present and Intensive English Levels: IE0,IE1, IE2) 

 

- Batch 2014: applied for students K14, K15, K16: 148 credits (256.75 ECTS)

- Batch 2017: applied for students K17, K 18, K19: 149 credits (258.75 ECTS)

- Batch 2020: applied for students K20, K21: 150 credits (260.29 ECTS)

- Batch 2022: applied for students K22: 150 credits (260.29 ECTS)

- Batch 2023: applied for students K23 and onward: 138 credits (239.97 ECTS)

Curriculum overview: Link

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CURRICULUM MAPPING (BATCH 2022 - ACADEMIC ENGLISH LEVEL)

 

 

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM OF 

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Biochemistry Program (Batch 2022 - Academic English level) 

150 credits (260.29 ECTS)

 

 

Freshman Year
Semester 1				Semester 2
Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS	Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS
EN007IU	Writing AE1	2	3.08	EN011IU	Writing AE2	2	3.08
EN008IU	Listening AE1	2	3.08	EN012IU	Speaking AE2	2	3.08
MA001IU	Calculus 1 (4,0)	4	6.16	BT317IU	Biostatistics (2,0)	2	3.08
BT311IU	Biology (3,0)	3	4.62	BT318IU	Practice in Biostatistics (0,1)	1	2
BT312IU	Practice in Biology (0,1)	1	2	PE008IU	Critical Thinking (3,0)	3	4.62
CH011IU	Chemistry for Engineers (3,0)	3	4.62	BTBC103IU	Inorganic Chemistry (3,0)	3	4.62
CH012IU	Chemistry Lab	1	2	BTBC104IU	Inorganic Chemistry lab (0,1)	1	2
PH013IU	Physics 1 (2,0)	2	3.08	PH014IU	Physics 2 (2,0)	2	3.08
PT001IU	Physical Training 1	3	0	BTBC102IU	Introduction to Biochemistry (2,0)	2	3.08
				PT002IU	Physical Training 2	3	0
Total Credits		18	28.64	Total Credits		18	28.64
Summer semester
Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS
PE015IU	Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism	3	4.62
PE016IU	Political economics of Marxism and Leninism	2	3.08
PE014IU	Environmental Science (3,0)	3	4.62
Total Credits		8	12.32

 

 

Sophomore Year
Semester 1				Semester 2
Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS	Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS
BTBC213IU	Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (3,0)	3	4.62	BTBC207IU	Organic Chemistry Lab (0,2)	2	4
BTBC214IU	Fundamental in analytical chemistry lab (0,1)	1	2	BTBC211IU	Biochemistry 2 (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC209IU	Biochemistry 1 (3,0)	3	4.62	BTBC212IU	Biochemistry 2 lab (0,2)	2	4
BT313IU	Genetics (3,0)	3	4.62	BTBC215IU	Instrumental Analysis (3,0)	3	4.62
BT314IU	Practice in Genetics (0,1)	1	2	BTBC216IU	Instrumental analysis lab (0,1)	1	2
PE017IU	Scientific socialism (2,0)	2	3.08	BTBC206IU	Organic Chemistry 2 (3,0)	3	4.62
BT200IU	Scientific Writing Workshop (2,0)	2	3.08	BT405IU	Physical Chemistry (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC201IU	Organic Chemistry 1 (3,0)	3	4.62	PE018IU	History of Vietnamese Communist Party	2	3.08
				PE019U	Ho Chi Minh's Thoughts	2	3.08
Total Credits		18	28.64	Total Credits		21	34.64

 

 

Junior Year
Semester 1				Semester 2
Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS	Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS
BT321IU	Microbiology (3,0)	3	4.62	BTBC313IU	Methods in Biochemistry (3,0)	3	4.62
BT322IU	Practice in Microbiology (0,1)	1	2	BTBC314IU	Methods in biochemistry lab (0,2)	2	4
BT337IU	Bioinformatics (3,0)	3	4.62	BTBC415IU	Fermentation Technology (3,0)	3	4.62
BT338IU	Practice in Bioinformatics	1	2	BTBC416IU	Fermentation Technology lab (0,1)	1	2
BTBC302IU	Biophysical Chemistry (3,0)	3	4.62	BT335IU	Immunology (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC304IU	Biopharmaceutics (3,0)	3	4.62	BT336IU	Practice in Immunology (0,1)	1	2
BTBC315IU	Enzymology (3,0)	3	4.62		6 credits from Free Elective courses	6	9.24
BTBC316IU	Enzymology lab (0,1)	1	2
Total Credits		18	29.1	Total Credits		19	31.1
Summer semester
Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS
BC309IU	Internship (0,2)	2	5.82
Total Credits		2	5.82

 

 

Senior Year
Semester 1				Semester 2
Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS	Code	Course	Credit(s)	ECTS
BTBC413IU	Clinical Biochemistry (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC414IU	Clinical biochemistry lab (0,1)	1	2	BT179IU	Thesis (0,12)	12	34.91
	12 credits from Professional Elective courses	12	19.86
Total Credits		16	26.48	Total Credits		12	34.91

 

List of Free Elective Courses

Students have to take at least 6 credits from following list

Code	Course	Credits	ECTS
IS050IU	Project Management (3,0)	3	4.62
BA164IU	Production and Operation management (3,0)	3	4.62
IS029IU	Logistics and Supply chain Management (3,0)	3	4.62
BA003IU	Principles of Marketing (3,0)	3	4.62

 

List of Professional Elective Courses:

Students have to take at least 12 credits from following list

Code	Course	Credits	ECTS
BTBC317IU	Nutritional Biochemistry (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC318U	Nutritional Biochemistry Lab (0,1)	1	2
BTBC417IU	Nutrition Therapy (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC418IU	Nutrition Therapy Lab (0,1)	1	2
BTBC419IU	Clinical Nutrition (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC420IU	Clinical Nutrition Lab (0,1)	1	2
BTBC408IU	Drug Development (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC409IU	Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals 1 (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC410IU	Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals 2 (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC411IU	Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Lab (0,2)	2	4
BTBC421IU	Nutraceuticals (3,0)	3	4.62
BTBC422IU	Nutraceuticals Lab (0,1)	1	2

 

 

 

 

 

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PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

 

PROGRAM OFFERING

Awarding body/institution: International University HCMC

Teaching institution: School of Biotechnology, International University HCMC

Accreditation: Institutional level: MOET (2016), AUN (2018)

Name of the final award: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Program Title: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

 

STUDENTS ASSESSMENT:

Course assessment:

The final grade used to assess the student’s performance in a course is the course grade.  The course grade is based on the student’s overall performance throughout the semester.

The final grade is composed of the following scores for:

▪         Assignments:  exercises, reports, presentations, ect.

▪         Mid-term examination.

▪         Final examination.

Please refer to item 5.2 (section XII. Academic regulation) for more details.

GPA calculation and classification

Details on GPA calculation and ranking can be found in Article 10 (section XII. Academic regulation)

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

a)      The program structures were built ensuring a good balance between general and specialized knowledge and skills. The program structures involve four modules as follow:

-       Module I provide compulsory basic training for general education. This module consists of five fundamental study areas: biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and environmental science. The subjects in this module are mostly taken in the first two years of the degree.

-       Module II provides common training in foundation courses that provide students the general knowledge of biochemistry including Biochemistry, Methods in Biochemistry, Biophysical Chemistry and Fermentation Technology. There are 54 credits of foundation subjects in this module. Most of the subjects in this module are taken in the second and third years of the degree.

-       Module III provides professional courses for specific training in biochemistry. There are also 12 credits of professional elective subjects in this module. The subjects of this module are taken in the third and fourth years of the degree. The free elective and professional elective are designed to give students more options to study courses that relate to the specific biochemical areas. This Module also consists of 04 subjects which provide essential skills for students as: Production and Operation management, Project Management, Logistics and Supply chain Management, Principles of Marketing.

-       Module IV consists of 02 credits corresponding to the external internship and 12 credits thesis. The internship is done in the summer after the third year. The thesis is taken in the fourth year of the degree.

The division of knowledge in the program is balanced and effective. The program for the Science in Chemistry degree consists of 150 credits and is structured into 10 semesters (including 02 summer semesters) in 04 years. The whole study plan is organized into 04 years for Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior. These modules are in turn organized into study areas and subjects. This structure allows the definition of individualized itineraries, to help students adjust their studies to their interests.

 

Modules	Fields	Freshmen			Sophomore			Junior			Senior			Total
		Credits			Credits			Credits			Credits			Credits			%
		Compulsory	Elective	Total	Compulsory	Elective	Total	Compulsory	Elective	Total	Compulsory	Elective	Total	Lecture	Practice (Lab, Internship, Thesis)	Total
I	Political Education	5	-	5	6	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	11	0	11	7.33
	Fundamental courses	29	-	29	16	-	16	-	-	-	-	-	-	37	8	45	30.00
	English Proficiency	8	-	8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	0	8	5.33
	Physical Training and Military Education
II	Core courses	2	-	2	17	-	17	31	-	31	4	-	4	43	11	54	36.00
III	Specialized courses	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	6	-	12	12	15	3	18	12.00
IV	Internship	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	2	-	-	-	0	2	2	1.33
	Thesis	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	-	12	0	12	12	8.00
Total		44	-	44	39	-	39	33	6	39	16	12	28	114	36	150	100

Table . Summary the structures of the Biochemistry Program in the current version

 

b)      The Biochemistry program was designed based on the framework of MOET and the program of well-known universities including New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Biochemistry program. This is the well-established program which has proved its quality with the quality of graduates over the time. Our general knowledge and core knowledge courses are in line with New Jersey Science & Technology’s Biochemistry program. Those courses are listed in the table below for benchmarking.

In addition, the program is also complied with the requirement of the credit-based education system and based on the experience of lecturers of the Department who have worked at the top universities in the world.

 

Module handbook: Link

Program specification: Link

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

 

BC-Program-Specification-16.10.2023-Final-version

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

 

Program Objectives

The biochemistry undergraduate program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in science and applied biochemistry, with an emphasis on scientific research, practical skills, and a multidisciplinary approach. It is tailored to meet the needs and demands of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and nutrition industries in Vietnam.

This program strives to expand the frontiers of scientific knowledge to improve the production and quality of drugs, cosmetics, and food products, and to contribute to the economic growth of the country and the global advancement of pharmacy, cosmetics, and nutritional sciences, safety, and sustainability.

Graduates of the program will be equipped with the proper knowledge and skills in biochemistry, as well as professional integrity. Therefore, the Program Objectives (POs) have been clearly formulated. Graduates of the program will obtain those quality:

PO 1: Training students to gain basic knowledge of mathematics, natural and social sciences to be ready to join the international workforce, and meet the demand of economic development, national industrialization and modernization.

PO 2: Training students to have theoretical and practical knowledge with solid expertise and professional ethics; to have management, critical thinking, communication, and multi-disciplinary teamwork skills.

PO 3: Training students to be capable of working in the biochemical and chemical organization such as factories, research institutes, hospitals, universities, high schools, and in businesses of related fields such as cosmeceutics, nutrition, biotechnology, agriculture, environment, food and pharmaceutical, etc...

PO 4: Training students with adequate knowledge and lifelong learning spirit, to continue to study in biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology graduate programs in Vietnam or abroad.

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME

The ILOs detailed by BC Program are detailed below:

(1) Upon graduation, our students should be able to:

Identify Biochemistry-relevant fundamental knowledge of mathematics, economics, social, and the natural sciences. (Generic knowledge)

(2) Display methodological competence and apply this in other contexts to identify and solve subject-specific problems effectively. (Generic skills)

(3) Acquire fundamental and professional knowledge of core subjects in Biochemistry. (Specific knowledge)

(4) Perform independent practical work safely in laboratories in Biochemistry and related fields; and gather, interpret, and evaluate scientific data. (Specific skills)

(5) Adhere to safety, environmental and ethical issues and responsibilities as well as the associated legal fundamentals. (Attitudes)

(6) Conduct research projects, apply modern techniques in development of biochemical products. (Application)

(7) Recognize the need and engage in life-long learning and professional life preparation. (Life-long learning)

(8) Function in interdisciplinary teams and acquire communication, leadership, management skills. (Development)

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

MODULE HANDBOOK

 

Module Handbook_BC

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

STUDENT HANDBOOK (BATCH 2023)

 

BT Handbook-2023-English (Final 151023)

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK (BATCH 2022)

 

Student handbook 2022 (12.10.2023).docx

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

FACULTY'S PUBLICATION AND PROJECTS

 

Number of publications and equivalent ISI publications per academic staff

Academic Year	Types of publication			Number of equivalent “ISI” publications per academic staff**
	International conference/ Domestic journal	International Journal*	Total
2018-2019	6	7	13	1,67
2019-2020	3	5	8	0,93
2020-2021	2	6	8	1,0
2021-2022	4	5	9	1,0
2022-2023	3	8	11	1,36

 

 

RESEARCH PROJECTS OF THE DAC FACULTY MEMBERS:

	Project Title	Funding (Millions VND)	Project Length
1	Evaluating the effects of nutrients on the biodegradation of organic waste		2015-2023
2	Micronutrient deficiency	100	2018
3	Metal-free synthesis of heterocycles from expansion reaction of heterocyclic compounds by molecular iodine	800	2019-2023
4	Investigation of the feasibility of employing air bubble flotation in condensing aqueous natural herb extracts	970	2019-2023
5	Research on building a microbial fuel cell model (MICROBIAL FUEL CELL – MFC) used in the treatment and circulation of aquaculture wastewater	500	2019-2021

 

 

1. IU PROJECTS

​Year​	​Project​	​Project's ID​	​Principal investigator​	Budget (millions VND)
2020	Study on the ability to release the active ingredient of hollow silica nanoparticles (with medium capillary) for Nephrolepis exaltata fern extract		PhD. Nguyễn Kim Trúc

 

 

2. VNU HCMC-LEVEL PROJECTS

​Year​	​Project​	​Project's ID​	​Principal investigator​	​ Budget ​ (millions VND)
2020	Study on the application of microscopic air bubbles in drug deliver	B2020	A.Prof. Nguyễn Tấn Khôi
2019	Research on building a microbial fuel cell model (MICROBIAL FUEL CELL – MFC) used in the treatment and circulation of aquaculture wastewater	B2019-28-01	A.Prof. Phạm Thị Hoa	500
2019	Genetic variation in 100 genes with key functions in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics in the Vietnamese population GEN2019-28-01	GEN2019-28-01	A.Prof. Lê Thị Lý	600
2016	Study on the anti-diabetic mechanism of active ingredients from extracts of large leaf milkweed (Euphorbia Hirta Linn.)	C2016-28-01	A.Prof. Lê Thị Lý	100

 

 

3. NATIONAL/MINISTRY-LEVEL PROJECTS, NAFOSTED PROJECTS

​Year​	​Project​	​Project's ID​	​Principal investigator​	​ Budget ​ (millions VND) ​
2018	Investigate the applicability of air bubble flotation to concentrate natural compound extracts	104.01-2018.326	PhD. Lê Quang Phong	800
2018	Interaction study between antidepressants of the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and artificial neuronal membranes	106.02-2018.315	PhD. Nguyễn Tấn Khôi	970
2017	Study on the conservation and evolution of the Hemagglutinin receptor on influenza A virus to serve for the design of a broad-spectrum vaccine by computational methods and computer simulation	108.06-2017.332	A.Prof. Lê Thị Lý	764

 

 

4. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERED PROJECTS, FOREIGN-SPONSORED PROJECTS, LAB-BUILDING PROJECTS

​Year​	​Project​	​Project's ID​	​Principal investigator​	​ Budget ​ (millions VND)
2019	ICT-enabled In-service Training of Teachers to Address Sustainability in the South East Asian Region	Program ERASMUS+ - European Union	A.Prof. Phạm Thị Hoa	2.252
2019	Generic Multi-task Learning Framework for Structural Mixed Data using Deep Neural Network Feature Sharing Architecture - Application to Predictive Tasks in Vietnamese Herbal Medicine	USA Airforce	A.Prof. Lê Thị Lý	1.390
2018	Achieving Equitable Collaborations in the LMB through Technical Capacity Building	Mekong River Commission, US Embassy Bangkok	A.Prof. Lê Thị Lý	2.317
2017	NICOP – Development of computation methodologies to study marine fouling mechanism based on surface	USA Airforce	A.Prof. Lê Thị Lý	1.821
2017	Studying and analyzing the source of Vietnam's standard database of medicinal herbs according to international standards (VietHerb) by bioinformatics method	USA Airforce	A.Prof. Lê Thị Lý	1.366
2015	Developing a standard database for the source of medicinal herbs in Vietnam	USA Airforce	A.Prof. Lê Thị Lý	1.310

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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

STUDENTS' PROJECTS

 

STUDENT PROJECTS APPROVED AND FUNDED BY IU

	2019	2020	2021	2022
Total Number of approved student projects	22	11	14	12
Number of approved student projects of BC	0	0	2	0
Total approved budget (Millions VND)	154	77	98	84

 

Year	Title	Principal investigator
2021	Improving practical value of orange peels essential oil by chemical reactions	Stu. Nguyễn Ngọc Huyền BTBCIU19007
2021	Investigation of the stereochemistry of the reduction reaction of lactone dipterocarpol.	Stu. Lê Minh Thắng BTBCIU19015
2017	Molecular kinetic simulation of the effect of static electricity on the lipid bilayer distribution of several different charge carriers	Stu. Nguyễn Thùy Dung Thi
2017	Using corn cobs to treat heavy metals in wastewater	Stu. Lê Đinh Hoài Thương BTBCIU14063
2017	Refining papain from papaya (Carcia papaya) to produce digestive enzymes	Stu. Ngô Nguyễn Phúc Nguyên BTBCIU15019
2017	Extraction of pepsin enzyme from the intestines of salmon Oncorhynchus keta	Stu. Nguyễn Thị Tú Như BTBCIU14035
2016	Utilizing flotation in phenolic compounds extraction of Clinacanthus nutans	Stu. Nguyễn Thiên Kim BTBCIU14021

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OF CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

Bachelor of Chemistry (Biochemistry program)

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY - LABORATORIES

 

Laboratory Regulation: Link

Laboratory Working Procedure: Link

 

 

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM) INTERNSHIP

 

All students must take the internship in the junior year after completing at least 90 credits of general and major courses at the University. The internship course is critical for students to apply their knowledge and skills learned from the school in the practical production. The student has to work at manufacturing factories or research institutes providing organizations for a period of 2 months or equivalent to 2 credits. At the beginning of the internship experience, a clear position description released by the organization is related to study fields, educational goals and career aspiration of the students. Each student will be supervised by an academic instructor from the Applied Chemistry department and an onsite supervisor assigned from the organization where the student is doing the internship. During the internship, students will have opportunities to learn and share experience in a real practical environment to improve technical skills as well as apply their knowledge to the job. At the end of the internship, each student must prepare the report, which is first approved from the onsite and academic supervisor, and present the outcome to the assigned Applied Chemistry Committee. The internship grade is evaluated and given by the Committee, onsite and academic supervisor based on the BT school’s criteria.

Internship outline:

• Student has to work at manufacturing factories, research institutes or health care service providing organizations for a period of 1 months, equivalent to 4 weeks or 176 hrs.
• Student has to identify the internship opportunities by him/herself or with assistance from the Academic Advisor.
• Student has to fill the Form for Internship Registration before going to the field (Form BT20).
• Student has to Fill the Form of Internship Conformation (Form BT19) after completion of the internship period with signature of the On-site Supervisor and submit it to the School of BT.
• Student has to write and submit the Internship Report, following the Report requirements. In general, the report should be at least 10 pages in lengths, and be submitted latest 4 weeks after student return form the field.

Internship report guideline and forms: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HgBQUUvC5dyBKjp4HgJLAm2Ch_cnxNG9?fbclid=IwAR1jr7esNrnQDtzG2GDRywG7fgZfz0dflmkgEABYh0Stu1-Bm7L3MgN65Fo

 

 

List of companies, which our students finished their internships: Link

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM) THESIS

 

The thesis is the critical course, which requires for all programs of the chool of Biotechnology. This is the last course student must work on to prove the learning outcome of knowledge, scientific writing, and technical skills before graduation. The thesis is a great opportunity for students to perform a project by their own ability. By doing the thesis, students have more opportunities to choose a topic appropriate with their research interest advised by an academic supervisor. There are two timelines for a qualified thesis. First, students need to submit the thesis proposal to the school’s Committee to describe the on-going research. The outcome of the research is then submitted to the school’s Committee to evaluate. In order to complete the thesis, students have two chances to perform the oral presentations (proposal and report of the research) to the thesis Committee. The thesis is then evaluated and given by the thesis Committee, which may include faculty members from other universities.

 

Internship report guideline and forms:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x6MX0ctPBpRxTv0nDmarxRglq5D8vmJV?fbclid=IwAR1Qr0S5q2Klf459QSUa-maqR0b_mNQpFWzXR9Ff7nXcTeGxDzYAGi6iSvw

List of BC students' Thesis: Link

 

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM

ADMISSION IFNORMATION OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024:

Entrance Exam Groups: A00, B00, B08, D07

Program Code: 7440112

 

 

Tuition fee:

Approximately 46.47 million VND per year (tuition fees may change from year to year). For more information, please access here.

 

For further inquiries and application submission, please access here.

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, INTERNATION UNIVERSITY OFFICIALLY SINED THE MOU WITH COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, NATIONAL CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, TAIWAN (R.O.C)

In January 4^th. 2023, School of Biotechnology, International University, Vietnam National University of Hochiminh City officially signed the MOA with College of Health Science and Technology, National Central University, Taiwan (R.O.C). This MOU allows the two schools to reach the agreements: 1. Promoting institutional exchange by inviting faculty and staff to participant in joint research projects; 2. Promoting the exchange of essays, publication, and information related to research; 3. Promoting dual degree program; 4. Promoting students exchange program. Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding signed by Dr. Nguyen Van Thuan, Dean of the Faculty of Biotechnology, International University, and Dr. Chi Hung Juan, Dean of Faculty of Health Science and Technology, National University, Taiwan. The MOU is valid for 5 years from the date of signing.

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SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY SIGNED A MOU IN THE COOPERATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF INFERTILITY - HUNG VUONG HOSPITAL

This MOU is made possible on the basis of cooperation in developing training programs together with research and technologies transfer, in which priority is given to the following areas: Research and application of technology; technical training, scientific publication and development of new techniques for treatment of infertility. In addition, the two parties will delegate personnel and prepare facilities for teaching and research purposes; exchange students, trainees, internship for students, to visit when necessary; cooperate in organizing academic exchange activities including but not limited to: conferences and seminars.

 

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SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HCM CITY SIGNED A MOU IN COOPERATION WITH FACULTY OF LIFE AND ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF YAMANASHI, JAPAN

This agreement will generally promote activities in the following principal areas: exchange of students, exchange of faculty and staffs, collaborative research, instructional and cultural programs, exchange of research information.

 

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SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HCM CITY SIGNED A MOU IN COOPERATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, GWANGJU IMSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KOREA

This agreement will generally promote activities in the following principal areas: exchange of faculty members, exchange of students, joint researchs.

 

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SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HCM CITY SIGNED A MOU IN COOPERATION WITH TAM ANH HOSPITAL, HANOI CITY, VIETNAM

On the basis of promoting each other's strengths, the Department of Biotechnology and Tam Anh General Hospital agreed to cooperate in training, research and technology transfer in order to improve the quality and efficiency of each party's activities. This agreement will generally promote activities in the following principal areas:  activities of research and development of new techniques in the field of stem cells applied in the treatment of chronic and cosmetic diseases. cooperation in the field of training: Faculty of Biotechnology organizes training courses to foster knowledge and improve qualifications for staff and medical doctors of Tam Anh General Hospital; Tam Anh General Hospital will receive students of the school of Biotechnology to practice in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART), stem cell application in treatment, internship. The two sides will exchange information on their research and development activities, exchange management experiences and domestic and foreign cooperation relations to promote the resources and scientific and training reputation of the two sides.

 

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

ACHIEVEMENTS ON ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION AT IU

 

INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL

IU has completed the assessment and accreditation at institutional level:

2018: successfully completed the AUN-QA Assessment at Institutional level (Link)

2016: successfully completed all the accreditation standard from Ministry of Education & Training (MOET) (Link)

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

 

 

LIST OF BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENTS 2019: LINK

LIST OF BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENTS 2020: LINK

LIST OF BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENTS 2021: LINK

LIST OF BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENTS 2022: LINK

LIST OF BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENTS 2023: LINK

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
STUDENT ACTIVITIES

 

THE BIOTECHNOLOGY YOUTH UNION:

The Biotechnology Youth Union  (also known as BTYU) was established in 2004 to organize multi-disciplinary extracurricular activities, and is also a place for communication. Study abroad, develop yourself and recognize achievements and criteria for students in the Faculty of Biotechnology. This is also a strong and stable group throughout the years of typical activities such as academic programs and typical youth projects, volunteer movements and commending students with 5 merits at the Faculty level.

The Biotechnology Youth Union is directly managed by:

+ Standing Secretary of the Truong Youth Union Office

+ Standing representative of the IU Student Association Office

+ Youth Assistant of School of Biotechnology

In addition, the Youth Union - Association of the Faculty of Biotechnology also has standing committees in different fields:

• Executive Committee of the Union - Association
• Planning Department
• Communication board
• Human resources
• Logistics Department

To better understand the structure and activities of the Union - Association of the Faculty of Biotechnology, you can contact or follow the channels below:

Fanpage: Union - Association of Faculty of Biotechnology.

Faculty student group: Students of Biotechnology Faculty - International University.

Email: biotechiuyouth@.edu.vn

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IU LUMB:

IU LUMB is an art club with expertise in theater and drama, established in 2019. IU LUMB was born with the mission of spreading theater arts to students and will maintain this noble mission in the future. throughout the operation.

LIFE IS SHORT, LET'S MAKE ANOTHER.

Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/IU.LUMB

Email: iulumb2019@gmail.com

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BIODEMIC:

BIODEMIC (Academic Department of Biotechnology School) is an academic club within the Department of Biotechnology at International University, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. It was established in 2010 with the goal of fostering academic knowledge, facilitating connections between students and professors in specialized fields, as well as organizing other science-related activities for the benefit of its participants.

Email: biodemicdept@gmail.com
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/BIODEMIC?mibextid=ZbWKwL

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

 

Welcome to the Alumni Association of the School of Biotechnology - International University - VNU HCMC

The School has established an Alumni Association with the aim of creating a large alumni network, keep in touch with all alumni from all batches. We also aim to share information about the field and job opportunities. The School would like to invites all graduates and soon-to-be graduates to join the Alumni Association.

Two steps to join with us:

Fill out your contact information in this Link.

Join the Alumni Association's Facebook Page by clicking on the link "IU Biotechnology Alumni" or by scanning the QR code provided. Please provide your student ID number for approval.

 

List of BC Alumni: Link

 

 

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

 

BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM STUDENT RECEIVED "WOMEN IN ENGINEERING" AMCHAM SCHOLARSHIP 2023

 

On September 23, 2023, the 2023 AmCham Technical Women Scholarship award ceremony (abbreviated ACWES2023 - prestigious scholarship of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam) took place with the participation of our Sponsors, teachers from universities, and 60 best students in the 2023 scholarship program. The Department of Applied Chemistry - School of Biotechnology is honored to have 2 BC students of course K19 who have excellently achieved their scholarship out of a total of 32 students from the International University participating in the program.

Our Department is pleased to congratulate you:

• Nguyen Ngoc Huyen
• Dao Yen Nhi

 

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WELCOME FRESHMEN BC K23

Welcome new students of the Biochemistry Program – CLASS OF 2023 - Department of Applied Chemistry.

On the afternoon of September 15, 2023, the Department of Biochemistry welcomed the IUBC-er Class of 2023 in an open and humorous atmosphere.

During the meeting, participants were given the chance to provide an overview of their personal background, areas of interest, and strategies for effective studying from their instructors and from teachers and students in previous years. Furthermore, the event serves to foster a dynamic and interactive environment that facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and promotes a deeper comprehension of the chosen academic discipline for incoming students belonging to the class of 2023.

The next years at School are not only a time to learn knowledge, but also a process of self-improvement. We hope that K23 students had a wonderful first impression with their friends and lecturers of the Biochemistry Program as well as the upperclassmen of BC-ers.

In particular, to welcome new students, the Department and instructors have produced unique handcrafted presents to be sent to K23 students in order to greet newcomers.

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BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM: STEM TOUR WITH NGUYEN HUU HUAN HIGH SCHOOL

A memorable day with our visitors from Nguyen Huu Huan High School - October 29th, 2022.

Through our STEM Tour program, visiting high schoolers can join and learn laboratory practices with our lab instructors and current students in the Biochemistry programs. High school students can have better views from students’ perspective about our facilities as well as our studying programs and the applications from what they learned to improving daily life quality and activities.

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BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM STUDENT RECEIVED "WOMEN IN ENGINEERING" AMCHAM SCHOLARSHIP 2022

Congratulations to four students currently enrolled in our Biochemistry program – Applied Chemistry Department – who have received “Women in Engineering” scholarships 2022 (ACWES2022) – from the American Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Vietnam.

They all excelled and went through three challenging rounds: application, English test, and interview.

Let us celebrate our joys with these following BCers – they and 66 other students have received scholarships from AMCHAM 2022 scholarship program. Wish you all the best!

• Nguyen Ngoc Huyen
• Nguyen Hoang Kim Long
• Huynh Thi Khanh Ly
• Vo Trieu Vi

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BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM: WELCOME OUR NEW LECTURER!

In this academic year 2022-2023, Biochemistry Department – School of Biotechnology is honored to welcome our lecturer Dr. Vu Thanh Ngoc.

Dr. Vu Thanh Ngoc has spent her time learning and researching post-grad in Biochemistry and Molecular biology at several universities in the U.S. She came back to Vietnam with a wish to contributing to Vietnam research and education and joined our team at Biochemistry Department- International University. We cannot wait to have our best time and to obtain more achievements with her here at IU.

Currently Dr. Vu Thanh Ngoc is looking for students to join her research team in “Examine the effects of fermentation process to polyphenols concentrations and the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Ficus racemose.”

Requirements:

-          Junior or senior students

-          Responsible and serious attitude

-          Truly interested in the research topic

-          Please bring your CV and transcript for review

-          Contact: vtngoc@hcmiu.edu.vn

☘️ Biochemistry Program – BC -IU – VNU

Website: http://bt.hcmiu.edu.vn/about-us-2/depts/biochem/

Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Biochemistry.AppliedChemistry.IU

Email: biochemistry@hcmiu.edu.vn

Room A1.705

Phone: (+84) 028 37244270 – Ext: 3877

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BIOCHEMITRY PROGRAM: OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY AND RESEARCH AT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

In October 7th, 2022, Applied Chemistry Department – School of Biotechnology IU was pleased to welcome Professor Jonathan Lindsey from North Carolina State University. Professor Lindsey openly shared and explained the current research topics and scholarship opportunities for Chemistry and Biochemistry Ph.D. programs at NCSU, U.S. to our BCers.

 

If you need to receive more information, please contact us via our Facebook page or our department email!

#IU #biochemistry #loveBCers

☘️ Biochemistry Program – BC -IU – VNU

Website: http://bt.hcmiu.edu.vn/about-us-2/depts/biochem/

Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Biochemistry.AppliedChemistry.IU

Email: biochemistry@hcmiu.edu.vn

Room A1.705

Phone: (+84) 028 37244270 – Ext: 3877

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COVID 19: BACKGROUND DISEASES AND DIET

Hello everyone, I am a senior student of Applied Chemistry. I had graduated, so now I have a lot of free time, so I often recall the time when I was at school. The Covid 19 epidermic has been seriously, so lately I have read literatures about ways to protect my health, I often pull out the lessons I’ve studied at the University to review because I find it very applicable! Of course, the subject I study is called “Applied”, isn’t it.

The corona virus penetrates the upper-lower respiratory system and can lead to lung infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary since COVID-19 is a severe danger to people’s health with background diseases, which means that anyone who has one of the background diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, blood fat, obesity… will be infected seriously with the SARS-CoV-2 virus with the quick progression.

According to my study, diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, blood lipids, etc, that called non-communicable diseases, people who have these diseases will lead to metabolic disorder in the body, so describes a weak immune system thereby it is difficult to fight with corona virus.

So most importantly, “prevention is better than cure” is what I am warning. Let’s protect ourselves and our families with a healthy diet to avoid the metabolic disorder diseases that mainly caused by the diet.

Fortunately, how to adjust the diet so that it is healthy as well as how to use the diet to support the treatment of metabolic disorders has been taught very well by Dr. Son and MSc. Tram, both in theory and in practice. Now I can apply it fluently to make menus for the whole family.

In the program, I study 3 subjects about Nutrition: Nutritional Biochemistry, Clinical Nutrition and Nutrition Therapy. If you choose to study these subjects, you will learn the following topics:

Metabolism of nutrients in the body

+ Abnormal clinical signs

+ How to measure blood pressure, blood sugar, read test results

+ How to assess the nutritional status of patients according to international standards

+ Provide menus to support the treatment of non-communicable diseases

In my opinion, these courses are very useful because you can use this knowledge to apply to your family, or working in the hospital without having training, because of the experienced teacher in my school.

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BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM: FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

In this article, the Department of Applied Chemistry will share with students an overview of the Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. Through this article, you will be able to partly orient and make a study plan for the curriculum in the future.

Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry is one of the elementary and important subjects of Applied Chemistry. This is considered as one of the first experimental subjects providing important knowledge about Analytical Chemistry in particular and Applied Chemistry in general. Through interesting lectures, students will practice basic skills of Analytical Chemistry such as how to use micropipettes, titration methods (acid and base titration), back titration (quantitative vitamin C), substitution titration and indirect titration to determine the composition (qualitative analysis) and content of constituents (quantitative analysis) of a reference sample. Besides, one of the high applicability of this subject is to help you have an overview as well as present the experimental results in the most reasonable and scientific way through the application of statistical probability. Analytical chemistry requires meticulousness as well as good skills and flexibility in each experimental step because making a mistake in a small step of the process will lead to a large deviation in the results.

Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry is considered as the first step for the pathway to achieve Analytical Chemistry. Analytical chemistry offers job opportunities in many fields such as assessment and quality management (QA & QC), Environmental science and engineering.

 

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BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM: INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY

In the era of Industry 4.0, using machines in manufacturing is an indispensable part. Therefore, the Department of Applied Chemistry has included Instrumental Analysis in the curriculum to provide students the background knowledge about analytical machinery used in related industries. It can be said that this subject is highly practical and useful. You will be introduced to the operating principles of analytical instruments, study and practice how to manipulate the machine to do experiments and analyze the results obtained.

Typically, spectrophotometers are widely used in many fields to measure color intensity and then figure out the concentration of unknown sample. For example, they are used primarily in standard curves and colorimetric assays.

There are also methods for qualitative, quantitative, purification, extraction and separation of active substances such as paper chromatography (Thin layer chromatography) and HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography). Paper chromatography is a basic method used to identify the active ingredients in a mixture or to make a preliminary assessment of the purity of a substance extracted from a mixture based on the different polarities of each substance. This technique involves the stationary phase of a thin layer of adsorbent, usually silica gel, aluminum oxide, or cellulose coated on an inert plate. The mobile phase consists is a suitable solvent that dissolved completely with sample and drawn onto the plate by capillary. In only about 10-15 minutes, each individual substance will appear as a small dot on the stationary phase plate. HPLC is considered a more advanced method than paper chromatography. With the same principle, HPLC not only uses for qualitative but also quantify the active ingredient in the mixture and allow the technician recovery the active ingredient for further studies. These two methods are mainly applied in Pharmaceutical Chemistry for evaluation the purity, qualitative and quantitative drug preparations, cosmetics, quality control.

The proficiency in manipulation, analyzing and applying these common machines helps students to confidently apply in many experiments in many different specialties such as Biochemistry and Physical Chemistry. Finally, on behalf of the Department, I wish you can learn a lot of useful knowledge through this subject.

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BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM: ENZYMOLOGY

In this article, the Department of Applied Chemistry would like to share with everyone the feelings of a graduated student about the orientation of molecular biology and pharmaceutical industry. We are sure that you will enjoy this orientation!

Now, we will explore the subject of Enzymology as well as the career development direction applied to this subject. Enzymology is an important subject in the Department of Applied Chemistry. Through this course, you will gain an in-depth understanding and be able to explain the mechanisms of enzymes, a type of biological catalyst, in biochemical reactions inside the cells, and living organisms. Besides, we will learn the process to produce enzymes with high activity. Through the knowledge we have learned, we will continue to apply the procedures on a laboratory scale through practical exercises, such as determining the activity of enzymes extracted from herbs or additives, optimized products, temperatures and environments for enzymes from animals and microorganisms.

 

The knowledge that you learn from this course will be especially applied in key industries such as food, or pharmaceuticals, where enzymes are considered as a functional food or medicine. For example, the enzyme Papain extracted from papaya fruit is used in many indigestion products (Dizzo medicine) or meat tenderizer in cooking, or the enzyme Alphachymotrypsin is used in anti-inflammatory to reduce edema. Some positions that are extremely suitable for this subject include: Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and production executive.

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BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM: THE ORIENTATION OF COSMETICS AND COSMECEUTICALS MAJOR

Welcome to the Department of Applied Chemistry, we would like to share with everyone about the feelings of a student of their major about the orientation of Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals. For students who are preparing to register for university as well as 2nd and 3rd year students in our school, they always have questions about job opportunities as well as career development orientation in the Department of Applied Chemistry. In this article, we will help you understand deeply the career development in the Applied Chemistry Department, especially for those of you who have a passion and love for Cosmetics Industry.

Cosmetics Industry is one of the specialized directions of our Applied Chemistry Department, including 3 courses: Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals 1, Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals 2 and Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Laboratory. Majoring in Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical will help us have more specific look at applying theories into actual products. Currently, there are many different cosmetic products used in life such as:

+ Household products: Soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand sanitizer, etc.

+ Skin care and beauty products: cleanser, serum, lotion, perfume, lipstick, etc.

Through 2 theoretical courses, teachers will provide knowledge from general understanding to specialized knowledge of cosmetic chemistry. From there, it helps us better understand as well as read the use of each ingredient in a cosmetic product, and how to create a finished product. In particular, contributing to environmental protection, teachers always direct students to create products with natural and environmentally friendly materials.

After completing 2 theory courses, we will practice to create our own cosmetic products through 10 practical experiments with 10 different products such as: lipstick, lotion, serum, soap, bath bomb, shampoo, conditioner, hand sanitizer, etc. We will learn not only how to choose ingredients to suit different skin types or specific treatment problems, but also the process of making a perfect product. Here are some products from our class:

The whole course provides an overview and navigates careers related to Cosmetics & Cosmeceuticals. Suitable for positions such as Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and similar positions at companies in this field.

We hope our experiences in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals will help you in your research and career orientation in the future.

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BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM: SPECIAL EXPERIENCE WITH BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING CLASS

Hello everyone, in this article, the Department of Applied Chemistry would like to share with you some interesting information and experiences about a week of studying for students majoring in Biochemistry. Practice Biochemistry Engineering at International University – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City.

In Vietnam, biochemistry must be a relatively new discipline compared to other scientific researches in our country. Here, we will participate in the practice sessions of our students. Basically, Biochemistry is the science that explore and research about the chemical processes or metabolic pathways within and relating to living organisms. When participating in practiced classes, students will have the opportunity to transfer a part of exogenous genetic material (coding for a protein) such as vectors or plasmids into a bacterial genome that enables the expression of multiple copies of DNA resulting in large amounts of protein or enzyme. A large amount of protein is useful for medical applications, scientific research or cosmetic products. Some typical studies can be mentioned such as the preparation of large amounts of insulin from E.coli bacteria or Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast to treat diabetes, or the production of Hyaluronic acid from Bacillus subtilis bacteria that is an alternative skin moisturizing due to its biological activities.

It can be said that the Biochemistry Engineering practical course is designed for students to create a general picture of the process of genetic transformation, resulted in synthesizing large amounts of particular protein. This practical lesson improves the laboratory skills at the molecular level and using advanced machines in the laboratory system of the Department of Biotechnology. Here are some pictures from the laboratory course:

 

Bacteria after being cultured on petri dish agar will be further cultured in LB broth to conduct steps to isolate useful genetic DNA and proteins. In the next experiments, we will have many opportunities to use modern machines and kits such as Miniprep kit used to purify DNA, or PCR machine to amplify the amount of DNA, measuring protein concentration by using spectrophotometer, and running electrophoresis experiments to verify the separated and obtained DNA and proteins.

We hope the information about this laboratory will be useful and interesting for all of us, for those of you who are preparing to register for classes in the following semesters, or for those of you who are very interested in the major Biochemistry at International University, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. We sincerely thank you for your interest in industry information and hope that in the next articles we will have the opportunity to learn more about the specialized orientations as well as practice and research classes.

 

SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM)

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dr. Le Quang Phong

Chair of Applied Chemistry Department

Room A1.705 (028.3724.4270 - Ext 3877)

Email: biochemistry@hcmiu.edu.vn

School of Biotechnology - International University

https://www.facebook.com/Biochemistry.AppliedChemistry

http://bt.hcmiu.edu.vn/about-us-2/depts/biochem/