M.Sc Scope

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What is the best career for M.Sc Biochemistry? The best career for M.Sc Biochemistry depends on what the person wants to do. Many biotech industries employ M.Sc Biochem as entry level production managers, quality control people and some as entry-level research assistants. A Ph.D in Biochemistry might fetch you a higher position as a scientist, but it also depends on what branch you do your Ph.D in. Molecular biology and protein purification, cloning technique skills are often asked for. If interested in academia, the best thing to do is to finish a Ph.D from some reputed university here or abroad, continue with a post doc in a good lab, churn out some good publications, attend workshops, conferences and build your network, then apply for positions at top level institutes. Will end up getting an Asst. Prof job which includes teaching and research. All this provided you choose a right topic and guide and institute for Ph.D.

Many students opt for M.Sc. after their B.Sc. This is mostly due to a desire to have higher qualification as just graduation is not valuable. Sometimes it is also due to a desire to go for research out of interest or just to study as one didn't find a good job. After B.Sc. some also opt for M.Sc. with a thought that one can prepare for other competitive exams like civil services, etc. besides pursuing M.Sc.
"So what to study after M.Sc.?" is again a question for those who just moved on to M.Sc. after B.Sc.
Options for what to do after MS/M.Sc include-
Go for PhD.
Go for the industry if you get a placement.
Apply for scientific assistant posts in research institutes.
Go for teaching.
Try for banking jobs.
Try for civil services.
PhD options-
This is what many people opt for if they have a chance. This paves way for potential research skills. For this, they need to qualify the entrance exams so as to be eligible for admission to the PhD programs in reputed universities and also will be provided with monthly fellowship from government bodies.
Industry job-
This is a good option but many consider it to be difficult to find one. The common industries one can try for are like pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agriculture, food, dairy like industries. If one can have a contact or try through some consultancy, they will be able to get a call for interview and also may qualify for the job.

Hello Sahithi,
Candidates who have completed Master's degree in environmental science can find many jobs in government sector and private sector. They can get jobs in several government organizations like Pollution Control Board, Water Authority and Urban Planning. Several private organizations like refineries, distilleries, food processing industries and fertilizer plants are also offering various jobs for these graduates.
There are many opportunities available for M.Sc environmental science graduates in the private sector. Several companies are recruiting these graduates for environmental manager position. Some companies recruit M.Sc environmental science graduates for the post of project manager in the environmental science section. These graduates can also apply for environmental specialists in many companies. Some companies recruit Environment Consultants with post-graduation degree in Environmental Science. They can also work as Sale executive in the companies specialised in Environmental Pollution Control.
Another job available for these graduates is Environmental Journalist in any newspaper, magazine or television station. They can also work in food processing companies as managers. They can also get jobs in fertilizer plants. There is wide range of opportunities available for M.Sc environmental science graduates in government sector. They can apply for the scientific assistant post in Pollution Control Board. They can also work as environmental consultant for central or state government. They can also get job in Indian Forestry Services. They can find opportunities in research and development area. Several government research organizations are offering jobs like Research Assistant and Research Fellow. M.Sc environmental science graduates can apply for these jobs. Another job option available for these graduates is to take up teaching assignments in government Institutions. For getting this job, they should qualify the NET exam. They can also write several exams conducted by UPSE, Staff Selection Commission and Intelligence Bureau.