M.Sc. (Master of Science)

About the Master of Science program

M.Sc. is a 2 year master program dealing with the study of  Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Food Sciences. This study lets students learn more in the science field.

Specializations.

• Life Sciences,
• Environmental Sciences,
• Microbiology,
• Biotechnology,
• Botany,
• Mathematics,
• Physics,
• Chemistry,
• Biology,
• Food Sciences.

Requirements and admission process.

Candidates should have completed a Bachelor in Science program with at least a minimum of 50% percentage of marks. The percentage varies depending on the colleges students desire to study. 

The admission process is based on the undergraduate score or entrance exam scores based on the college student’s desire to study. Students can check the official site of the respective colleges to avail admission.

Entrance exams that are conducted to study the Masters of Science program.

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS PG 2020) exam,
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology,
• Indian Institute of Technology – Joint Admission Test,
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Entrance Exam,
• Delhi University Entrance Test.

Skills Acquired.

• Academic Skills– Students can attain academic skills in the science field by studying the Master of Science program.
• Career Skills- Scientific skills, Analytical and Observational Skills.
• Life Skills- Quick learning, problem-solving skills.

After completing the M.Sc program, candidates will be able to conduct research as well as they can also participate in debates related to their subjects and research matters.

Affiliating Bodies.

University Grants Commission (UGC) is one of the affiliating bodies that recognize the colleges or institutions that offer the Master of Science program.

Subjects in M.Sc Science.

Some courses which come under the Masters of Science are listed below.

• Environmental Science.
• Mathematics.
• Applied Microbiology.
• Biochemistry.
• Botany.
• Psychology.
• Information Technology.

Career Opportunities and Salary.

The Masters of Science graduates can work as a research assistant, lab technician, scientist, field officer, or a book writer. The salary of a graduate after completing the Masters of Science program is around INR 3.5 to 4 LPA. It varies based on their positions. Here are the salaries of the graduates based on job roles.

Research Assistant - Average Annual Pay Scale in INR 3,02,000/Year.

Lab Technician - Average Annual Pay Scale in INR 2,26,500/Year.

Scientist - Average Annual Pay Scale in INR 6,00,000/Year.

Field Officer - Average Annual Pay Scale in INR 10,00,000/Year.

Future Programs

If graduates want to study further, they can do a doctorate in any fields like chemistry, physics, life sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Mathematics, or Food Sciences.

Top Colleges that offer the M. Sc program.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.
• Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
• National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.
• National Institute of Technology, Karnataka.
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Q1. What is the Full form of M.Sc.?

Master of Science.

Q2. What are the common M.Sc. subjects?

The B.Sc study includes many exciting subjects like Biotechnology, Botany, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Food Sciences.

Q3. What are the job profiles for a Master of Science degree holder?

M.Sc graduates can work as a Scientist, Lab Assistant, Technical Writer, Book Writer, Teacher, or Content writer.

Q4. Is an M.Sc. degree worth it?

Yes. If the candidates are interested in the science field, they can study the M.Sc program.

Q5. Is a Master of Science a professional degree?

No, Master of Science is an academic degree that provides an opportunity for the students who want to study Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.