Stem cell culture is one of the new and latest subjects in the education market. Very few people are aware of the subject and the various levels of courses being offered under this subject. This is probably due to the fact that the subject is very new as compared to the other subjects present since decades or since years. Various levels of courses are offered under this subjects starting from bachelor level degree to PhD. M.Sc in stem cell culture is the master level course slightly above the level of bachelor’s course.

Under M.Sc in Stem cell culture, the students are taught the ways to grow, nourish, preserve as well as implement these stem cells. Stem cells are generally used widely all over the world after the radiotherapy or chemotherapy which is methods for cancer treatment. After radiotherapy and chemotherapy, many living cells of the region also die. These stem cells take the place and grow in to the cells of that region. Thus, under this course one is taught the ways in which this technology will function in the best possible way.

One has to be at least a graduate with a bachelor level degree before applying for this course. The graduation certificate should also be of a recognized institute or university and should be of a trade that is eligible for this course.

Course Outlook:

The course duration of this course is 2 years. The 2 years are also divided in to 2 parts of 1 year each. Many places also have this course divided in to 4 parts of 6 months each.

Job prospects:

After successful completion of this course, one can work in various cancer research organizations, or can even work in various hospitals dealing with requirement of stem cells. One can even opt for research ort teaching field after completing this course.

Best places to Pursue:

NCCR

AIIMS

Madras University