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I have completed B.Sc in botany. I want to do M.Sc. but which field is better biotechnology or microbiology? I am so much confused. What should I do? Kindly let me know where I fit in the best.

Master's degree in microbiology or biotechnology both are good and have great career prospects, so it is difficult to choose any one between them. But, if you are confused you can choose the field according to your interest.

So, don't do what others say, just choose the on which you feel is interesting and yon can perform well. This will help you to cope up with the subject better.

=> As per my knowledge, M.Sc. Microbiology is best for you in between microbiology or biotechnology.

=> M.Sc. Microbiology or Master of Science in Microbiology is a postgraduate Microbiology course.

=> The duration of this course is two years.

BEST EMPLOYMENT AREA

=> Waste Management Companies

=> Educational Institutes

=> Pharmaceutical Companies

=> Agri-Chemical Companies

=> Food Standards Agencies

BEST JOBS TYPE

=> Microbiologist

=> Research Officer

=> Assistant Professor

=> Chief Hygienist

=> Microbiology Demonstrator

As far as my best knowledge is concerned, I suggest you to choose M.Sc in Biotechnology between these two streams Microbiology and Biotechnology. There are several biotechnological organizations that recruit candidates from Biotechnology background rather than from Microbiology background. Some of the organizations that offer job opportunities are,

>> Wockhardt
http://www.wockhardt.com/

>> Biocon
http://www.biocon.com/

>> Serum Institute of India
http://www.seruminstitute.com/

>> Novozymes
http://www.novozymes.com/in

>> Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited
https://www.bharatserums.com/

>> Panacea Biotec Limited
http://www.panacea-biotec.com/

>> GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
http://india-pharma.gsk.com/

>> Dr.Reddy's Laboratories...etc.,
http://www.drreddys.com/