Job prospects after M.Sc in Biotechnology

by Soniya Sharma Artical writer

A 12^th grade pass out has a variety of options to choose from. His decision depends on his area of interest and the field in which he wants to pursue his career in future. With the advance made in all technological fields, choosing a bright potential career has become the topmost priority. Obtaining a post graduate degree further elevates the chances of a candidate’s good career prospects. One such field which has gained a lot of popularity in the recent times is the field of genetic technology. Pursuing an M.Sc in Biotechnology enables the student to study in depth about genetic engineering concepts.

With extensive research in the field of medical science, development of several innovative vaccinations and medications has paved the way for the cure of several life challenging illnesses. Doing a two year course of M.Sc in Biotechnology allows you to be a part of this research and development work in the field of Biotech. Most of the reputed colleges and institutions offer this program and is one of the core subjects under their academics, recognized by the corresponding state universities.

Most of the universities nationwide have begun recognizing the upcoming fields of education. Department of Chemistry has been set up in all the colleges, and bachelors’ and masters’ degrees are initiated in almost all leading institutions. Many have started opting for M.Sc in Biochemistry degree. A biochemist gets to avail job opportunities in variety of fields ranging from healthcare, forensic sciences, agronomy, food sectors, drug manufacturing, research industries, environmental studies, etc. This is a masters’ degree comprising of four semesters and imparting knowledge on subjects like chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology and genetics. This is one such career which is gaining demand day by day. Students who are interested to gain utmost knowledge on this subject can choose to pursue a doctorate in this area and henceforth, take up teaching and research oriented jobs.

Now almost every small town has at least a couple of pharmacy colleges where students can enroll easily after completion of their schooling. Pharmacy industry has evolved with time and has widely developed in the field of medical science. Candidates freshly passed out of the B.Pharmacy colleges after completion of their degree, can easily find a suitable job to begin their career. Many pursue post graduation in the same field and may later on choose to go for research oriented jobs.

India has several affiliated universities under which these B.Pharmacy colleges are recognized. A student needs to individually review the education pattern and past placement and results, so that he can get a clear overview about which college will be most suitable for him.