If you are thinking about what different scopes of higher studies are after B.Sc. biology, then you must know that you are free to choose from the following areas to do your Master degree.
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Master of Science in Biological science.
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Master of Science in Environmental Biology.
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Master of Science in Applied Biology.
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Master of Science in computation biology
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Master of Science in conservation biology.
After completion of a master’s degree, you can go for Master of Philosophy or Doctorate degree in the specific subject. Other than these students can also choose to do several certificate courses after B.Sc. biology for enhancing their scope. Some of the certificate courses are,
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Certificate in Medical records management.
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Certificate in Radiography.
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Certificate in Medical records management.
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Hospital aides certificate course
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Certificate course in pulmonary function testing and polysomnography.
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Certificate course in OT technicians.
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Certificate course in ECG.
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PG certificate course in health care administration.
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Ophthalmic technician course.
Now coming to what career opportunities you get after completing BSc biology, you must know that there are several areas of employment where you can utilize your degree as well as your talent. They are,
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Botanical survey
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Biotechnology firms.
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Botanical gardens.
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Colleges/ Universities.
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Several companies.
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Clinical Research Organizations.
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Plant Genetics Research Centres.
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Hospitals.
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Food Sectors.
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Conservatories.
Now, let’s discuss some of the relevant and exciting positions that you can get in various sectors after acquiring a degree in biology. By acquiring these positions you can offer a great deal of contribution to society.
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If you possess a curious mind with a high interest in utilizing live organisms to assist in solving various problems associated with our society, then you can fulfill it by holding the position of biotechnologist. You will be responsible for developing several products for improving health, food, and overall quality of human life by using living organisms.
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Higher Education Lecturer
For this position, you will require high expertise in the area of your specific subject along with some years of experience in teaching, administration and research. You will be responsible for teaching academic subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students through methodologies like seminars, practicals, fieldwork, e-learning, etc. You can also contribute a lot to the research activities and publish research in indexed journals of your specific department.
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Marine Biologists
If you are highly passionate about the marine environment and wish to bring some major benefits to the marine world and their environment, then a career in marine biology would definitely suit you. This subject mainly involves the study of several aspects of life in the sea like marine animals, plants and other all organisms. It is a wide-ranging career.
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Microbiologists
A microbiologist is responsible for exploring the world of microorganisms like bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses and how they can be used or prevented for benefit of plants and animals.
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Pharmacologists
A pharmacologist can offer a great deal of contribution to the well being of society. He is responsible for researching and developing novel drugs. Their main aim is to have a proper understanding of how medicines function, and the discovery and development of new drugs.
Many Government sectors offer a good job after B.Sc. Biology like several testing laboratories, Biotechnology firms, Life insurance companies, Botanical Survey of India, Government colleges, Government food institutes, Agricultural research areas, etc. But if you choose to pursue higher studies after doing B.Sc. Biology then you will get more good position and salary.
Some of them are Biology Researcher, Environmental consultants, Botanist, Ecologist, Mycologist, etc. In India, some of the major employers of Biologists are AIIMS, Bcs-Insilico Biology, Tata Memorial Centre and Indian Society of Cell Biology.
As Biology can provide various employment opportunities both in private as well as government sectors, this could be a better career option for those who are interested to work in bio scientific fields.
Over the years there is extensive development in the field of biology and so also there is an enhancement in the scope for the aspirants in the coming future. But it is important to select a career path depending on your interest, capabilities as well as the level of satisfaction.
