CAREER OPTIONS AFTER B.SC.
THIS POST WAS UPDATED ON 29/JUNE/2020
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. or B.S.) is one of the most popular academic degree courses for science students to take up after 12th. A B.Sc. degree course is usually 3 to 5 years long depending upon the field in which it is done. Normal B.Sc. is of 3 years and special B.Sc. courses are of 4-5 years. The B.Sc. degree course is a graduate degree course in Science; this can be a part-time or full-time course.
This degree is a popular course choice that aspirants consider for pursuing at the undergraduate level. A simple B.Sc. course would comprise of science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, and Mathematics. In India, colleges offer a B.Sc. course which is typical of three years duration. This course forms the basis of science. With the advancement in the area of science and technology, this program has become one of the most studied degree courses in India.
After pursuing a simple B.Sc. course such as B.Sc. Physics, B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Mathematics etc, students can pursue many different fields and can become teachers, technical writers, or research analysts. However, it is advisable that they first pursue an M.Sc. degree and then head-out to secure a job. To get an edge over their competitors, candidates can choose to do more specialized B.Sc. courses, which would increase their chances of employment right after the completion of their B.Sc. degree course. After the completion of the B.Sc degree, there are many different opportunities available for science students. They can go for a master’s degree in Science i.e. M.Sc, go for research in a specific field, and can even look at professional job oriented courses like MBA. Regularly, in reputed universities or colleges in India and abroad the students are engaged directly by big MNCs after the completion of the course.
Courses and Duration
There is an extensive range of courses accessible by students of the science stream. The students may go for a simple B.Sc course or might choose to do honors in B.Sc. The students who are attracted to the computer and information technology field can go for a B.Sc. in Computer Science and IT. Students, who have an educational background of science at 10+2 level, can follow a B.Sc program in a variety of branches.
Types of B.Sc.
The B.Sc. degree course is divided into two categories which are:
- Simple B.Sc. Course: These courses are the traditional B.Sc. courses and include the ones mentioned below:
- B.Sc. in Physics
- B.Sc. in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
- B.Sc. in Zoology
- B.Sc. in Statistics
- B.Sc. in Chemistry
- B.Sc. in Mathematics
- B.Sc. in Home Science
- B.Sc. in Botany
- Professional B.Sc. Courses: The professional B.Sc. courses cover the professional job oriented courses these include:
- B.Sc. in Aquaculture
- B.Sc. in Aviation
- B.Sc. in Agriculture
- B.Sc. in Animation
- B.Sc. in Computer Science
- B.Sc. in Dietetics
- B.Sc. in Biochemistry
- B.Sc. in Bioinformatics
- B.Sc. in Food Technology
- B.Sc. in Forensic Science
- B.Sc. in Electronics
- B.Sc. in Fashion Technology
- B.Sc. in Microbiology
- B.Sc. in Multimedia
- B.Sc. in Forestry
- B.Sc. in Medical Technology
- B.Sc. in Nutrition
- B.Sc. in Physiotherapy
- B.Sc. in Nautical Science
- B.Sc. in Genetics
- B.Sc. in Interior Design
- B.Sc. in Nursing
- B.Sc. in Information Technology
Students who choose to go for any of the fields above will have the opportunity to find good jobs in both the public and private sectors.
Eligibility
Candidates who have passed or are appearing for the class 12 exams can apply for the B.Sc programs as per their option and inclination.
Every college has its own minimum marks inboards requirement but is generally greater than 50%.
Admission
Admission to the B.Sc courses is often based on Class 12th percentage. Some public and private colleges/universities also carry out their entrance exam for admission. Lots of professional B.Sc. courses like fashion technology, interior design, multimedia, animation also admit students of streams other than science. Each college has a different admission system for its B.Sc degree. They give admission based on the merit earned in class 12.
PG Courses after B.Sc and the importance of MBA after B.Sc.
B.Sc graduates have a wide variety of options available in terms of topics, subjects, and fields. They have the option of pursuing a postgraduate degree in their preferred field. Students can also join non-science masters’ degree courses such as management, journalism, and computer technology after completing their degree in B.Sc.
Doing an MBA has slowly become the preferred choice for a post-graduation course for many B.Sc graduates. Most universities prefer students with 2-3 years of work experience mainly because it is often easier for a student to understand business studies if they have previously worked in a company. Another vital reason for this is that students with work experience behind them can be more creative and productive during the project work, presentations, case studies, etc. In countries like India, one must understand that work-experience is often a requirement since these colleges have designed their curriculum accordingly. Some colleges have designed their curriculum according to graduates with no work experience and one must look into those colleges accordingly.
MBA is a good option for students with fewer years of work experience as the curriculum of an MBA exposes students to a wide range of disciplines and real-world business scenarios, and the student can then choose the specialization he/she wants like, Finance, HR, Marketing, or something else.
Career & Jobs:
Investment in higher education is high, but so are the benefits that come along with it. Postgraduates often earn higher salaries than the graduates, and also the type of degree they earn has a major role in deciding the earning potential of a postgraduate. Doing an Engineering and MBA post-graduation degree abroad is often one’s best chance to be a millionaire, according to a recently published report.
Just like academic courses, students who have a B.Sc degree also have excellent employment opportunities. Jobs for B.Sc graduates are not just restricted in the field of science but also they can explore other areas like management, engineering, law among many others. After the completion of the B.Sc course, many students can work in various areas which include both science non-science fields.
The job opportunities available for B.Sc students are not only great in terms of the salary package but also provide satisfying job experience. There are various opportunities available for the students after B.Sc. The students can opt to go to a research field and in some colleges, the students are recruited directly by the big organizations at a very good salary package.
Some professional B.Sc. Courses like animation and IT open the door to animation and IT industry for the graduates, while other professional B.Sc. degrees also provide the student with vast and never-ending career opportunities. Apart from the research jobs, students can also work or get jobs in the marketing sector, business, and other technical fields. Science graduates often enlisted in the banking sector to work as customer service managers. Students also very often go for jobs in the government sectors.
Job Profiles
- Scientist
- Teachers
- Research analyst
- Scientific Assistant
- Technical Writer/Editor
- Lecturers
- Chemist
- Enumerators
- Researcher
- Bio statistician
- Clinical Research Manager
- Consultant
Employment Areas for B.Sc graduates
- Educational Institutes
- Space Research Institutes
- Hospitals
- Health Care Providers
- Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Industry
- Chemical Industry
- Environmental Management and Conservation
- Forensic Crime Research
- Research Firms
- Testing Laboratories
- Geological Survey Departments
- Wastewater Plants
- Aquariums
- Forest Services
- Oil Industry
A graduation degree in science will allow the students to learn, work, and get jobs not only in India but also abroad.
Salary
The salary of an individual in this field depends upon the field in which he has graduated, Some professional B.Sc. courses like IT and Computer Science have a very good range and often pay handsome salaries to those who find employment in these sectors. The starting salary in this sector can range from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 a month. After gaining a good experience in a respective field, the student may even earn Rs. 60,000 to 80, 000 per month.
Hence, we can see that the options to further one’s career after the successful completion of their B.Sc degree is immense and never-ending. By opting for lucrative courses like MBA after graduation, students can pursue very productive careers which can propel them into high-paying jobs in the top positions of big and successful companies.
A B.Sc degree is such that it equips its students for all the challenges of a work environment and is a sound career decision made by interested students not only in science but are also looking to do big things later in their careers and life.