Science Careers

What is Science?

Science is a multi-disciplined academic field for students with the following subject combinations in class 12^th – PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology). Students looking forward to a career in Science have a wide range of options at both UG (undergraduate) and PG (postgraduate) levels. Students can choose to pursue courses such as BSc (Bachelor of Science), MSc (Master of Science) and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in a variety of Science branches/ specialisations such as

Physics	Chemistry
Mathematics	Biology
Computer Science	Nursing
Geology	Electronics
Biotechnology	Microbiology
Agriculture	Horticulture
Nutrition and Dietetics	Zoology
Home Science	Forensic Science

Read: Best Courses after 12th for Science Students with PCM, PCB and PCMB

Science Eligibility & Entrance Exams

As indicated above, Science courses can be pursued at all – UG, PG and PhD levels. The eligibility criteria differs as per the course and branch chosen by a candidate. However, given below is a broad eligibility criteria for UG and PG Science courses for the reference of candidates: UG level: Candidates should clear class 12^th with PCM, PCB or PCMB subject combinations and at least 50% - 60% aggregate marks. PG level: Candidates should clear graduation preferably in the subject in which they wish to pursue their master’s with at least 50% - 60% aggregate marks. Top Science Exams Most of the colleges and universities across India offer admission to candidates in BSc courses on the basis of merit. The merit list is prepared by authorities on the basis of candidates’ marks in class 12^th exams. Science entrance exams are mostly conducted for admission in MSc and PhD courses. However, few higher education institutions also conduct entrance exams for BSc admissions. Given below are some of the top Science exams for the reference of candidates:

Top Science Entrance Exams
IIT JAM	ICAR AIEEA
MCAER CET	NEST
JEST	UPCATET

Check complete list of top Science exams in India.

Science Courses

Candidates can pursue degree, diploma, certificate, integrated, and vocational Science courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels. Candidates can pursue these courses as full-time, part-time, distance/ correspondence, and online programmes. Degree Science courses: Candidates can obtain a BSc, BSc (Honours) or MSc degree at UG and PG levels. Diploma Science courses: Diploma courses are typically one year duration Science programmes that can be pursued at both UG and PG levels. Certificate Science courses: Certificate courses are basically short-term courses of typically four to six months duration. Such courses can be pursued as both full-time and part-time programmes.

Science Branches

Science courses in India are offered across a broad range of branches/ specialisations. Some of the popular Science branches in India include:

Popular Science Branches
Mathematics	Chemistry
Physics	Computer Science
Biotechnology	Botany
Zoology	Biology
Microbiology	Agriculture

Science Subjects & Syllabus 

Science subjects taught in a UG or PG course may vary from college to college. However, given below is Science syllabus that is usually taught in some of the popular UG and PG Science courses in India: Science syllabus for UG courses

BSc Physics Syllabus/ Subjects
Mathematical Physics	Electronic Devices
Mechanics	Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics
Waves and Optics	Quantum Mechanics and Applications
Electricity and Magnetism	Atomic and Molecular Physics
Digital Electronics	Thermal Physics
Microprocessors & Computer Programming	Oscillations & Waves
Mathematical Analysis & Statistics	Elements of Modern Physics
BSc Computer Science Syllabus/ Subjects
Fundamentals of Computer Organization & Embedded System	Principles of Web Design and Web Technologies & Dot Net Technologies
Arrays	Introduction to C
Functions	Introduction to Database Management Systems
Data Structures	Discrete Mathematics
Computer Graphics	C++ Programming
Theory of Computation	Control Structures
Advanced Java	Networking & Security
Operating Systems	DBMS
Artificial Intelligence	Computer Networks
Internet Technologies	Software Engineering

Science syllabus for PG courses

MSc Physics Syllabus/ Subjects
Quantum Mechanics	Classical Mechanics
Electronics	Molecular Spectroscopy
Relativity and Cosmology	Advanced Optics
Solid State Physics	Radiation Theory
Astrophysics	Mathematical Methods
Atomic and Molecular Physics	Advanced Quantum Mechanics
MSc Chemistry Syllabus/ Subjects
Organic Chemistry	Organic Synthetic Methods
Inorganic Chemistry	Nuclear & Radiochemistry
Physical Chemistry	Organic Reactions Mechanisms
Analytical Chemistry	Applications of Spectroscopy
Inorganic Reaction Mechanism and Organometallics	Group Theory and Spectroscopy
Computational Chemistry	Modern Techniques and Scope of Chemical Biology
Concepts in Organic Synthesis	Advanced Quantum Chemistry

Science Careers, Jobs & Companies

There are a wide variety of career prospects for students in both Science and non-Science areas. Job/ career prospects in the field of Science, however, depend on the course and specialisation of a candidate. For instance, a student with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physics can build his/her career in the fields of space & astronomy, healthcare, meteorology & geophysics, and so on. On the other hand, a student with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry can choose to become a chemical engineer, analytical chemist, forensic scientist, nanotechnologist, biotechnologist, etc. Read: Careers in Physics: Courses & Specialisations Nonetheless, given below are few popular job profiles that candidates can consider taking up after completing the education in their preferred branch of Science:

Popular Science Careers/ Job Profiles
Physicist	Pharmacist
Chemical Engineer	Biochemist
Geophysicist	Microbiologist
Conservationist	Meteorologist
Food scientist	Oceanographer
Nanotechnologist	Biomedical scientist

Top Companies for Science Graduates Some of the popular companies that hire candidates with a degree in Science are:

Top Companies that Hire Science Graduates
Google	Yahoo
IBM	HCL Technologies
Verizon	Accenture
Infosys	Wipro
L&T Infotech	Capgemini
Reliance Industries Limited	Cipla
SRF Limited	Gujarat Fluorochemicals
Gharda Chemicals	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre	Amazon
BARC	BHEL
TCS	GAIL

FAQs related to Science

Q. What are the common career options after doing a B.Sc. in Agriculture?

A. Students can opt to make a career as the following: Research Officer Quality Assurance Officer Production Manager Farm Manager Operations Manager

Q. What is the difference between a B.Sc. degree and B.Sc. (Hons) degree?

A. The main difference lies from university to university and the syllabus which is taught. A B.Sc. (Hons) program has a more in-depth syllabus and topics that are covered than a normal BSc degree.

Q. Can I do a BSc in Mathematics as a student from a commerce background?

A. Students need to meet the eligibility criteria which is set by universities. To get BSc in Mathematics, a student should have Maths as a major subject in their Class XII.

Q. I have done PCB, can I opt for BSc in Fisheries Science?

A. A student should meet the eligibility criteria. From university to university, the criteria range in terms of the marks secured and the subjects you should have taken up during your class XII.

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University of Petroleum & Energy Sciences, Dehradun Ramiya University, Bangalore CMR University, Bangalore Uttaranchal University, Dehradun For more visit: University Search

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