Career after M.Sc in Biochemistry

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Biochemistry and Microbiology are two fat growing life science streams. There is lot of advancements and research happening in these areas in India and abroad, thus generating a lot of career opportunities as well. Pharmaceuticals, lab equipment manufacturers, food manufacturing firms, biotechnology as well as agrochemical firms hire biochemists more frequently.

Career in Private sector after M.Sc in Biochemistry

There are scores of private firms in India that requires Biochemists. Biochemists are mainly needed by pharmaceutical companies, agriculture/chemical and other allied industries. Private hospitals have biochemists to manage their laboratory activities. In addition to this, students of biochemistry are also taken in by private research organisations for the post of Research Scientist. On top of this, students who have finished their postgraduation in this subject also stand a chance of getting jobs with firms that conduct research in

  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Gene therapy or Genetic testing
  • Drug research and testing
  • Food quality testing, etc

Besides this, aspirants who like to teach can also pursue a career in that direction. After they get their Masters degree, it is possible for them to go as lecturers in any well known colleges in India and then pursue doctoral studies.

Government Career after M.Sc in Biochemistry

Biochemists always are in great demand not only in the private sector in the public sector too. Health care institutes such as Hospitals, public health laboratories and medical research institutes all require biochemists. Here they provide a diagnostic service, carrying out tests on blood, urine and other body fluids. Other major employers in the public sector include

  • Agriculture companies/Irrigation
  • Drug testing centers
  • Government laboratories
  • Water authority
  • Social welfare board
  • Civil amenities, etc

There are numerous government colleges that take in Post graduates and Doctoral candidates in Biochemistry for teaching and research. Besides this, biochemists are also needed by the defense services too.

Career Abroad after M.Sc in Biochemistry

Jobs are available for postgraduates of Biochemistry not only in our country but overseas too. In fact most of the advanced research happens in countries like US, Israel and other European countries. There are many leading companies abroad who need biochemists for carrying out research in many fields that include agriculture, agrochemistry, remedial cures and advanced treatment for some of the dreadful diseases. Genetical engineering is one of the most sought after area in biochemistry, where there are abundant job opportunities and research potential.

Long term Career roadmap for M.Sc in Biochemistry

Long term career roadmap for any student of Biochemistry is in research and medial lab profiles. They can build long term career both in private as well as public sector. Scientists can look for immense research potential as the use of technology is unearthing new avenues in genetic engineering and DNA matching. It is so advanced that now using computers, scientists have started created genes and genetic sequencing is going to be an area where there is going to be a lot of focus. Biochemistry is one exciting area, where you can definitely plan to have a long term career roadmap.

 
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18 Responses to “Career after M.Sc in Biochemistry”

  1. 18
    Banabas:

    Pls I need a school in a country in europe where I can build a good work and educational career on biochemistry after doing my M.sc. Thanks.

  2. 17
    swathi:

    i completed msc in biochemistry.. what job i can do??

  3. 16
    santosh pathak:

    After m.sc in biochemistry,can I give the exam of UGC NET.
    What’s process of thi exam?

  4. 15
    deepika:

    i finished my msc on biochemistry.i want a good job plz suggest me what can i do?

  5. 14
    AYUSHI JAIN:

    I WANT TO M Sc IN BIOCHEMISTRY .
    ALSO I WANT TO FURTHER DO Phd in BIOCHEMISTRY
    FURTHER I WANT TO START MY OWN PATHOLOGY LAB .

  6. 13
    Nilesh Patil:

    dont go for biochemistry, biotech,biophysics, medical biotech, if there is no scope and no career so why govt. started this phalatu course becoz no boom in india as compared to abroad and also teachres staff dont kno about the industrial career about life sciences. i had done my msc biochem in nair hospital mumbai university in 2009 and from 2009 to 2012 not single opportunity related to biochem to till date. and persons tells that before msc “Are biotech ka boom hai” kaha hai boom kahi bhi biochem dept nahi hai kisi bhi pharma companies me and pharma companies strictly neds Mpharm, Bpharm, Dpharm, Bsc, Msc(chem) then hum kidhar jaye so please kisi ko bhi main yahi bolana chahunga dont go any life science stream becoz woh karne ke baad job to milegi nahi aur mil bhi gayi to field frustration ayega salary kam hogi aur refugee ki tarah rahana padega

  7. 12
    Honey:

    I’m pursuing my Master of sciences in BIOCHEMISTRY now ,I’m very much tensed about my career can you suggest me anything regarding this?

  8. 11
    Deepa:

    I have completed MSc in Biochemistry and I need the job on pharamacitical side , because i want to serve my family, i dont want any high expectation salary , just i need a job to help my family.please help me in this situation .

  9. 10
    megha tomar:

    i m gret depression regarding my futureee
    please help me i cant see any way ……
    please
    thank you

  10. 9
    megha tomar:

    hey,
    i need your help

    i m m.sc biochemistry studnt and i m greatly interested in research work
    but
    research work also carries various paths.

    i m wanted to wrk for kind of intelligence department or sort of.
    hope you now had idea what i actully eant to say
    please guide me and tell me how i can fullfill my dreams

    i’ll be highly obliged to you

    please contact me as soon as possible ..

  11. 8
    R.P.Mittal:

    My daughter has recently passed out in M.Sc(Biochemistry) from Nirma University,Ahmedabad. Now she is unable to find placements as either there is no requirements or the pay package is very meagre in the concerned areas. Please guide us what to do. Next is whether if she clears NET then is it compulsory for her to do Ph.D

  12. 7
    pooja:

    i have compeleted my b.sc from zoology hons , and now i am being enrolled in m.sc biochemistry ; i would like to know that whether this change of field can hinder my future job aspects? n wat are the options ahead of me?

  13. 6
    RASHMY:

    I have completed MSc in Biochemistry and I want to know the colleges that provide Mphil in the same subject in Banglore, coimbatore, kerala,chennai and manglore

  14. 5
    psireesha:

    i want to do high salary providing job

  15. 4
    Krupavathi:

    Am completed my M.Sc in biochemistry. I wish 2 m.phil in biochemistry. Please give details of universities or colleges offering m.phil biochem in andhra pradesh

  16. 3
    javed b mulla:

    for phd course in medical biochemistry2011

  17. 2
    Jyoti verma.:

    Can i do I.C.S after M.Sc Biochemistry.

  18. 1
    Prakash kumar:

    I want to know about colleges who conduct MSc biochemistry course.