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I have completed my bsc in biotechnology, chemistry & microbiology I am confused what to do now , should
I take MSC in chemistry or MSC in microbiology ? Which one has better job opportunities, if I complete my MSC from India?

Both Chemistry and Microbiology are good fields. Both are different and unique providing ample opportunities to the good merit students. The opportunities of both fields are stated below.

The career opportunities available for aspirants in the field of microbiology are on the rise currently.It deals with many practical problems in medical and agricultural industry. This course is very much similar to biotechnology.It is one of the most demanded fields in the economy with a lot of applications in various areas.

The career opportunities available for Microbiologists are quite ample these days. It is possible for them to find jobs with areas such as research organizations, research labs of hospitals of private and public sectors, pharmaceutical firms and chemical industries etc. One thing that makes the job opportunities in the arena of microbiology so ample is due to the many similarities between microbiology and biotechnology.

The increase in awareness about taking care of the environment, finding cure for diseases such as Cancer, heart diseases and AIDS etc has increased the demand of professionals in this field. Many firms try to produce cures and find different methods of treatment for these ailments. Due to this, career opportunities are becoming available in plenty. Aspirants also have the option to get employed as a science writer. They can answer questions or write articles.

The remuneration of aspirants will differ according to the institution employing them and the area of operation. As a beginner, one will be able to get an income of Rs.15, 000/- to Rs.20, 000/- a month. With higher qualification and experience, one can get better remuneration.

The major recruiters are:-
-Bharat Biotech
-Biological E. Limited
-Bartronics
-Bioserve
-GVK Biosciences Private Limited
-Ocium Biosolutions Limited

Chemistry is the one of the demanding subject in modern world.
You can get jobs in various:
-Pharmaceutical Companies
-Medical Research
-Manufacturing and Processing Firms
-Testing Laboratories
-Technical Journals
-Chemical Laboratories
-Hospitals
-Diagnostic Centers
-Clinics
-Biotech Companies etc under the government.
-Seed and Nursery Schools
-Agricultural Research Services
-Educational Institutes


Apart from this ,you can find jobs in Indian Railways,Nationalized Banks ,LIC,post offices and telegraph centers.You can also become IAS and IPS officers.You can also enter into Indian Army,Navy and Air Force.

You can work as :-
1.Chemist.
2.Lecturer.
3.Pharmacist.
4.Geneticist.
5.Lab technician.
6.Plant Biochemist.
7.Researcher.
8.Scientist.
9.Radiologist.