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What are the different Career Option in Biology field and what can I do after B.Sc. Biology to get a job in Government Sector?


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RE: What are the different Career Option in Biology field and what can I do after B.Sc. Biology to get a job in Government Sector?

Avadhut Desai
Avadhut Desai
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Hi,

Welcome to Careerguide.com!!!

Yours are the good career aspirations. After completing B.Sc. Biology, you have got many career opportunities in private as well as in government sector. Biology as an academic discipline and as a career field is a very dynamic field and anyone with Biology Academic Degree has a great future ahead.

Table Contents

1.  Career Option in Biology field

2.  Higher Studies in Biology Subject Field

3.  Career Scope in Biology Field

4.  Employment Areas for a Biologist

5.  Government Sector Career Opportunities after B.Sc. Biology

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Dear aspirant, apart from directly searching for Government Jobs for which I will be invariably discussing below in the same text, you can go for further advanced studies like Masters and Certificate courses in the subject field and even you can try for private sector jobs which are in fact plentiful. Private sector and industries therein have remarkably expanded having a great share for Biotechnology and the Research therein which implies that Biology professional has great future ahead to prosper in the field.

Before going to the main point of your query I would like you to have a glance over the different options for higher studies in Biology field. I am enlisting below those available educational Master/PG Courses after B.Sc. Biology one can pursue for.

Career Option in Biology field

Biology is a diverse field that offers various career opportunities in both government and private sectors. Here are some career options in the field of biology:

Biotechnologist: Biotechnologists use biological organisms to create new products or improve existing ones. They work in fields such as agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.

Medical Scientist: Medical scientists conduct research to understand human diseases and develop new treatments. They may work in hospitals, universities, research institutions, or the pharmaceutical industry.

Environmental Scientist: Environmental scientists study the natural world and how humans impact it. They work to identify and solve environmental problems and may work in fields such as conservation, pollution control, or renewable energy.

Forensic Scientist: Forensic scientists use scientific techniques to investigate crimes and solve mysteries. They may work for law enforcement agencies, government laboratories, or private firms.

Microbiologist: Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They may work in fields such as medicine, agriculture, or biotechnology.

To get a job in the government sector after completing B.Sc. Biology, you can appear for various competitive exams such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Combined Defense Services Examination, or Indian Forest Service Examination. You can also apply for jobs in government research institutions such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), or Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Additionally, you can apply for jobs in government hospitals, public health departments, and environmental agencies.

Higher Studies in Biology Subject Field

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Being such a dynamic and research oriented field, Biology has become one of the most sought after subject field. Students with the Master degree in Biology have a great scope in the research field and in the field where applied biology has utility value in practical terminology. Below are some of the academic PG/Master degrees, you can pursue to acquire higher knowledge and to increase your employability.

Master of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Biological Sciences
Master of Science in Applied Biology
Master of Science in Conservation Biology
Master of Science in Computational Biology
Master of Science in Environmental Biology
Master of Science in Environmental Microbiology
Master of Science Bio-chemistry
Master of Science Biomedical Science
Master of Science Bio-technology
Master of Science Botany
Master of Science Food science
Master of Science Genetics
Master of Science Molecular Biology
Master of Science Toxicology
Master of Science Virology
Master of Science in Zoology
Master of Philosophy in Plant Molecular Biology
Master of Philosophy in Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Molecular Biology
Post Graduate Diploma in Computational Biology
Master of Business Administration (for getting into Management of Biology Field)

Career Scope in Biology Field

As we discussed earlier above, career opportunities are there abundantly for Biology degree holder in the field of Biology, Biomedical and Life Sciences. For the skilled professionals having strong knowledge of the Biology Discipline, there is a huge scope in the research field. As a Biologist, you can perform the roles in your dream career field as explained below.

Biology Content Developer
Biological Technician
Conservationist
Ecologist
Botanist
Geneticist
Horticulturist
Molecular Biologist
Plant Explorer
Plant Biochemist
Weed Scientist
Science Adviser
Forest Ranger
Farming Consultant
Geneticist
Horticulturist
Molecular Biologist
Plant Biochemist
Weed Scientist
Science Adviser
Botanist
Plant Explorer
Forest Ranger
Farming Consultant
Florist
Forester
Biology Content Developer
Biological Technician
Conservationist
Ecologist
Mycologist

Employment Areas for a Biologist

The following are some of the in general Employment Areas where Biologists find a work for them.

Agricultural Research Services
Botanical Gardens
Botanical Survey
Hospitals
Horticulture
Medical research
Medical laboratories
Wildlife and fishery departments
Science centers
Food Institutes
Schools
Seed and Nursery companies

Government Sector Career Opportunities after B.Sc. Biology

Everyone across the career path and subject fields, for sure will have been dreaming for Government Sector Jobs for the government has been providing such attractive facilities for its employees. Government whether at the state or central level, these days is pressing hard on the Biotechnology and in general on technology areas so that the concept of ‘Indigenization of Technology comes true’. For example, I have enlisted some of the career scopes in Biology Field with Government and Government managed, run, funded, and aided industries, firms, companies. For getting in the Government Employment there may be various ways for recruitment like Entrance Exam, Merit-based recruitment based on your Bachelor/Master Degree Score and then Personal Interview. You would come to know about these job opportunities through Daily Newspapers, the web portal of that specific Government Organization/Department or any third party dedicated agencies like Employment News (Web portal and weekly Newspaper).

Medical laboratories
Testing Laboratories
Biotechnology Research Institutes
Seed and Nursery organizations
Biotechnology Firms
Banks
Life Insurance Companies
Government Colleges (Teaching and Research)
Agricultural Research Organizations
Botanical Survey of India
Hospitals and Medical Research Centers
Food Institutes
Wildlife and Fishery Departments
Public Schools (Teaching)

Dear Aspirant, we just discussed on the topic such as Career Scope and Employment Areas in the subject field. We also have talked about the main point of your query, i.e. Career Opportunities in Government Sector in Biology Field after B.Sc. in Biology. Considering you have completed your B.Sc. in the aforesaid field you will pursue the right field - may it be pursuing an academic degree or being in Job Opportunities. For any confusion, you have the option to contact the Professional Experts at CareerGuide. The CareerGuide is having one of the largest network of Professional Experts in India thereby it is guiding lakhs of students and career aspirants all over India successfully. For any further information, we will be happy to guide you. Hope, this helps you!

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