I am a final year student of B.Sc. Should I pursue M.Sc in biotechnology or life science?

manpreet Best Answer 3 years ago

If you feel you will be able to perform well in this course, you should definitely opt for it. Also, it should complement your B.Sc. Course, so choose a subject which will help your career. You should pursue a course where your interests lie, and which you feel comfortable studying. There are a lot of job opportunities for M.Sc. (Life Science) graduates in government and private sector. In Government sector you will get a good job by passing various exam conducted by PSC, UPSC and SSC. Some of the common employment areas are as the following: Medical/Testing laboratories Biotechnology Firms Seed and Nursery organizations Government Colleges Agricultural Research Organizations Botanical Survey Hospitals Medical research institutes Food Institutes Wildlife and Fishery Departments Public Schools In Private sector you will apply in these fields: 1. Medical research 2. Lumber and Paper Companies 3. Private Schools/Colleges 4. Private Banks/Life Insurance Companies 5. Cosmetic Companies 6. Horticulture/Botanical Gardens 7. Medical Laboratories 8. Private Hospitals You can also make your career abroad. Most of the foreign countries provide a lot of job opportunities for life Science professionals in various sectors. There are various certification courses available there which can be pursued to improve career scope. You can also get exposure to various areas of work there. Regards.