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scope of biochemistry after m.sc...could u pelase tell me the details

Hai friends,
Im a BSc Biochemistry student. Which is better for me among MSc Medical biochemistry and MSc biochemistry to take after BSc? Which one has more job opportunities? Which are the best places where these curses are offered?

Hello Friend,

Biochemistry is a fast growing Life sciences stream. There is a lot of advancements and research happenings in this area in India and Abroad.

***Some of the fields that hire biochemists more frequently:
Pharmaceuticals
Lab Equipment Manufacturers
Food Manufacturing firms
Agrochemical farms
Biotechnology firms , etc
***Job career in Private sector:

There are score of private firms in India that require Biochemists. On top of this , students who have finished their post graduation in this subject also stand a chance of getting job with firms that conduct research in ;
Pharmacogenomics
Gene Therapy or Genetic testing
Drug research and testing
Food quality testing , etc
***Job career in Government Sector:

Biochemists are in great demand not only in the Private sector but in Government sector too. Major employers in the government sector include ;
Agriculture companies
Drug testing Centers
Government Laboratories
Water Authority
Social Welfare Board
Civil amenities , etc
***Some of the job profiles:
Clinical Scientist
Research Associates
Biomedical Scientist
Pharmacologist
Biotechnologist
Research Scientist
Chemist
Microbiologist , etc

Career scope after M.Sc in Biochemistry

The career scopes offered for the M.Sc in Biochemistry graduates are immense. Various public as well as private sector companies recruit these graduates to numerous job openings. They can work in different firms such as research laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, diagnostic centres, biotech firms, hospitals, agricultural industries, drug manufacturing companies, forensic departments, cosmetic industries, food institutes, health care centres, clinical labs, and so on. In these firms, one can choose the job prospects of consultant / medical laboratory technician / business specialist / physician / regulatory affairs specialist / quality control inspector / toxicologist / product development manager / geneticist / chemist / cytologist / clinical research specialist. One can also get into teaching profession for courses such as B.Sc, M.Sc, B.V.Sc, B.Pharm, BPT, etc. In addition to the job opportunities offered in India, the candidates also have immense scope abroad.

Jobs in Government Sector after M.Sc in Biochemistry

The M.Sc in Biochemistry graduates have huge possibilities of securing a job in various government sectors such as the agriculture and fisheries department, environmental pollution control board, government hospitals, public health entities, blood service units, cancer research institutes, public health laboratories, forensic science department, overseas development board, social welfare board, and so on. Biochemists are also highly demanded in several pharmaceutical firms, food industries and agro chemical companies so as to build up newer products. They are also required to monitor the manufacturing processes, quality control and safety of the existing products.

I have done MSc in molecular biology and Biochemistry from Guru Nanak Dev University in year 2002 .kindly guide me can I apply for canada immigration under the category of medical Lab. technologist or Medical lab. technician etc.

Satinder kaur
MSc in molecular biology and Biochemistry