Postgraduate students in Chemistry can find a lot of job opportunities in both public as well as private sector. M.Sc Chemistry graduates, Chemical Engineering Graduates or similar other profiled candidates can grab a better job in this industrial era. M.Sc Chemistry graduates can have job options as chemist or lab assistant in chemical labs of industries. Those who procure PhD in the related area can enter as tutor in schools or Colleges. Some of the related areas of Chemistry include Agro chemistry, Biotechnology, Ceramics Industry, Engineering (chemical engineer profile), Environmental Law, Ethno botany, Forensic Science, Geochemistry, Government Policy, Medicine, Metallurgy, Military Systems, Oceanography, Paper Industry, Patent Law, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics Industry, Software Design, Space Exploration, Teaching, Technical Writing etc.

Salaries after M.Sc Chemistry in Government Organizations

As the number of public and private undertakings in our country is growing up, aspirants can find a lot of opportunities in this sector. In order to become an employee of the public sector, aspirants have to carry out exams conducted by Central government or state government. Government also recruits aspirants on temporary basis by means of job recruitment agencies. Besides recruiting through this channel, Government also recruits candidates with relevant experience directly. Top research institutes such as ISRO, DRDO, Bhabha Atomic research Centre, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer etc also recruit M.Sc graduates for various operations of the organization. Exams are also conducted by UPSC, CSIR – UGC, SSC etc for selection of prospective candidates in related areas. For the post of Project Scientist, aspirant can get a Salary package of Rs. Rs. 40,000/-p.m. A Project Fellow can earn up to Rs. 15,000/-p.m. where as Junior Project Fellow can earn up to Rs.15,000/-p.m

Salaries after M.Sc Chemistry in Private Institutions

Salary structure in a private sector depends upon the nature of the work as well as the size of the organization. It also depends on the location of the Company. Companies of metropolitan areas normally offer high salaries whereas companies of rural areas offer moderate salaries. Salary package of a candidate with a master’s degree can be up to Rs. 35,000 or even above

Remuneration after M.Sc Chemistry in Private Practice in India and Abroad

Reports shows that annual earnings of a chemistry graduate will be more than $56,060. In 2004 the reports of the American Chemical Society shows the median salary of its members with degree in Chemistry was $62,000. They also reported the salary of those with a master’s degree was $72,300, and those with PhD were $91,600. Fresh chemistry graduates can earn up to a median starting salary of $32,500. A fresh candidate with a master’s degree can earn up to $43,600, and those with a Ph.D. can earn up to $65,000. Employees also receive benefits in the form of paid holidays and vacations, health insurance, and retirement plans etc.