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Hello, I am AMAR CHAND MALAKAR currently studying in B.Sc. (Biology ) final year. My educational background is excellent so I want to do M.Sc.(Biochemistry) after B.Sc. and I have domain knowledge. But I am confused because someone told me there is no scope in Biochemistry in India and I am also unfamiliar with anyone who can guide me. Can you tell what should I do?

Friend,
No problem . There are various opportunities in india.
like;
Associate editor
Research associate
Clinical researcher
Lab technician
Asst professor
Asst research scientist
Lab Assistant
Drug Saftey Associate
Drug Saftey Inspector
Project Assistant
Quality control Associate
Project Scientist
Technical Assistant
Research Analyst
These some of that opportunities.
If you like more biochemistry, then just go ahead,
competitions are everywhere so opt according to your skill.
All the best.

Scope and job opportunities with a degree in biochemistry in India:-

Scope:-

Public Health Entities

Blood Service

Industrial Laboratories

Cancer Research Institutes

Research Departments

Educational Institutes

Forensic Science


Job opportunities:-

Biotechnologist

Research Scientist

Clinical Scientist

Research Associates

Chemist Microbiologist

Medical Scientist.

Scope after degree in Biochemistry:-

Blood Service
Industrial Laboratories
Cosmetic Industries
Hospitals
Public Health Laboratory
Forensic Science
Educational Institutes
Research Departments
Cancer Research Institutes etc.

Job opportunities after degree in Biochemistry:-

Research Associates
Chemist Microbiologist
Biomedical Scientist
Lecturer in an Educational Institution Pharmacologist Laboratory Technician Biotechnologist
Research Scientist
Clinical Scientist etc.

There are various job opportunitites available for M. Sc Biochemistry graduates in governments as well as in private sectors:, such as:

• Research Laboratories
• Pharmaceutical Industries
• Diagnostic Centres
• Biotechnology firms
• Health care centers and Clinical Laboratories
• Scientific writers in life science companies
• Medical transcriptionists
• Research AnalystClinical trial and drug designing
• Scientists in national/international research labs

You can be emplyed as a

• Drug Saftey Inspector/Associate
• Project Manager/Assistant/Scientist
• Research Analyst
• Quality control Associate/Manager
• Program Coordinator
• Research Analyst
• Quality control Manager
• Scientific Researcher
• Technical Assistant

If you pursue your career in academic area, then you can apply for:

• B.Ed.
• PGT/TGT teachers
• Qualify NET exam
• PhD
• Assistant Professor/Professor

You can do M.Sc in Medical Biochemistry, then will be eligiblie for the following job profiles:

• Medical Transcription
• Medical Representative
• Medical Coder
• Medical Editor
• Trainee Medical Coder
• Medical Microbiologist
• Medical Lab Technologist

Biochemists mainly study the structures and functions of enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, process of metabolism and the molecular basis of the action of genes. As a field Biochemistry has seen unprecedented growth because of its significant contribution towards the illumination and grasping of the DNA Structure.

A biochemist can think of working with fields in medical, agriculture, public health care, forensic environment etc. Because of the nature of work there is a tremendous scope of research. One can think of working with both public and private sectors.