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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Life Science)

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Science is a kind of subject that never disappoints any of its follower. There are always numerous job opportunities for science students. For life science students in particular, there are many job opportunities to grab. A life science major is always welcomed to work as a Consultant, Food scientist, Immunologist, Laboratory technician, Biology content developer, Nutritionist, Manager of medical affairs, Sales Executive of life sciences. According to a report jobs for life science majors have increased by 17% from 2010.

Some of the major recruiters for Life Science majors are:

  • AIIMS
  • Bcs-Insilico Biology
  • Tata Memorial Centre
  • Indian Society of Cell Biology

The major career options after successful completion of the M. Sc. Life Sciences course are:

Job profile

Description

Product manager- life sciences

The job of the product manager is of the managerial job in the field of life sciences.

Analyst and consultant in pharmaceuticals

The analysts and consultants are in high demand in the pharmaceutical industry because of the increasing research in the fields of medicines.

Food scientist

A food scientist’s job is to inspect the food and study it.

Immunologist

The immunologists provide information on how to develop the immune systems of the body.

M.Sc. Life Sciences: Salary Trends

With the increasing no. of job opportunities, salary trends are also on hike for life science majors. Salary graph has increased 4.3% from last years’. Average salary a life science student can expect to get in the very beginning of his/her professional phase, ranges from 2 lakh to 3 lakh, however it can rise up to the level of 20 lakh per annum, with the increase in experience of a candidate in industry. The major salary trends seen in the field of life sciences are as follows:

salary graph for M. Sc. Life Sciences

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AN

Which is better, metallurgy at NIT Warangal or an MSc in Biology at BITS Goa?

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Radhika Rana

24 Aug 21

One of my cousins recently encountered a similar situation where she had to choose between an M.Sc in Chemistry at BITS Hyderabad, and Biotechnology at NIT Warangal. 

  1. Having a conversation with the seniors, she found out that placements at NIT Warangal for Biotechnology, Metallurgy, Civil, and Chemical, are not as good as they should be.
  2. The recruiters are a handful, like Dr. Reddy’s, who recruit a few students out of many. Most of the students begin preparing for CAT or GRE during their 3rd and 4th year of the course.
  3. The ECE placements are quite reasonable. This means, the median package for circuit branches in BPHC can range anywhere from around 10 LPA to 11 LPA, while the average package can still be higher. 
  4. However, Metallurgy will not supposedly bring as many prospects as other branches can. It can pose a real problem in your case. You can choose to pursue an MBA or opt to study abroad for an MS. 
  5. But, M.Sc in Biology at BITS Goa can possibly be a good choice because you will still secure a position in EEE, ECE, or ENI. It can fetch you a position in the IT sector. The placements between BITS Pilani and BITS Goa are almost in the same range, with little to no difference at all.
  6. Only recently, there are candidates who went abroad to MIT or Caltech after their M.Sc, to pursue their thesis. It can make an easy dodge for you to secure seats in MS or Ph.D. programs.

Thus, going for BITS Goa can be a superior choice to the NIT Warangal. 

SJ

Should I join IISC or JNCASR for integrated MSC-PHD in biology?

SA

Seenu Arora

05 Nov 22

Both are excellent institutions, but the experience will differ between the two. Whereas IISc is much larger and has a more vibrant student community, the smaller batches in JNCASR allow for more attention and a better chance of getting into at least one of their preferred labs.

IISC is smack dab in the middle of a commercial area (well, actually, the commercial areas grew around IISc, but let's not get into that). JNCASR is less centrally located and more of a sleepy campus. It's a completely different story after the second year when the pressure is intense and lab work can be extremely demanding. 

There are no holidays for students (not even Sundays or national holidays like the 15th of August or the 26th of January, but there is a flag hoisting event so you get off work for at least an hour) and most P.I.s do not allow paid leave of more than two weeks per year. This is not to say that there isn't any fun on campus. Most of the rules governing on-campus life are lax, and the guards and staff are laid-back and don't make a fuss when asked to overlook a few things.

AN

Is Mount Carmel College good for life science?

TB

Tripti Bansal

17 Aug 22

Mount Carmel College is good for Life Science courses. It is an autonomous college and follows an updated curriculum. The institute has a good Life Science faculty base. The faculty members are supportive and friendly. 

Mount Carmel puts a lot of emphasis on practical-based learning. Life Science conducts various excursions, seminars, and workshops, around the academic year.

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