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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Life Science)

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Science is a kind of subject that never disappoints any of its follower. There are always numerous job opportunities for science students. For life science students in particular, there are many job opportunities to grab. A life science major is always welcomed to work as a Consultant, Food scientist, Immunologist, Laboratory technician, Biology content developer, Nutritionist, Manager of medical affairs, Sales Executive of life sciences. According to a report jobs for life science majors have increased by 17% from 2010.

Some of the major recruiters for Life Science majors are:

  • AIIMS
  • Bcs-Insilico Biology
  • Tata Memorial Centre
  • Indian Society of Cell Biology

The major career options after successful completion of the M. Sc. Life Sciences course are:

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Product manager- life sciences

The job of the product manager is of the managerial job in the field of life sciences.

Analyst and consultant in pharmaceuticals

The analysts and consultants are in high demand in the pharmaceutical industry because of the increasing research in the fields of medicines.

Food scientist

A food scientist’s job is to inspect the food and study it.

Immunologist

The immunologists provide information on how to develop the immune systems of the body.

M.Sc. Life Sciences: Salary Trends

With the increasing no. of job opportunities, salary trends are also on hike for life science majors. Salary graph has increased 4.3% from last years’. Average salary a life science student can expect to get in the very beginning of his/her professional phase, ranges from 2 lakh to 3 lakh, however it can rise up to the level of 20 lakh per annum, with the increase in experience of a candidate in industry. The major salary trends seen in the field of life sciences are as follows:

salary graph for M. Sc. Life Sciences

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Life Science) : 9 answered questions

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Ques. How do I prepare for the JNU life sciences MSc entrance examination?

● Top Answer By Mahak Chatterjee on 04 Aug 23

Ans. You can crack the JNU Entrance examination for a master's using an appropriate study strategy and consistency. The competition level is a bit high, so you need to put in be extra effort during the preparation. Initially, you should have a clear have knowledge of all the basics and theories. It is better to get a fair idea of the previous year's question pattern. Some of the broad topics include Mendelian Genetics. Developmental Biology Classification of the living world. Bergey’s Manual. Immunology Transcription, Translation, and Replication  Biology Biotechnology Environmental Science Bioinformatics Genetic Engineering Cell Biology Microbiology They follow an objective question pattern, so practice the papers both online and offline.Read more
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Ques. How is the MSc in life sciences in NIT Rourkela?

● Top Answer By Sudeeksha Verma on 17 Aug 23

Ans. The Life Sciences Department at NIT Rourkela has improved immensely and is growing at an impressive pace. Here are a few features of the department of Life Sciences at NIT Rourkela- The Life Sciences curriculum is improved and covers all the topics related to modern developments in this field.  The department has a well equipped laboratory to facilitate research work. Research work at the department and at NIT Rourkela as a whole, is really good. The Life Sciences faculty is very supportive and you can ask for their guidance wherever you need it. Students are encouraged to perform research. People have the misconception that basic sciences are not good at NIT R because it is a technical institute. This is not true at all. If you wish to go for research in Life Sciences, NIT Rourkela is a good option. Thus, an MSc. in Life Sciences from NIT Rourkela is a good choice.Read more
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Ques. Should I join IISC or JNCASR for integrated MSC-PHD in biology?

● Top Answer By Seenu Arora on 05 Nov 22

Ans. Both are excellent institutions, but the experience will differ between the two. Whereas IISc is much larger and has a more vibrant student community, the smaller batches in JNCASR allow for more attention and a better chance of getting into at least one of their preferred labs. IISC is smack dab in the middle of a commercial area (well, actually, the commercial areas grew around IISc, but let's not get into that). JNCASR is less centrally located and more of a sleepy campus. It's a completely different story after the second year when the pressure is intense and lab work can be extremely demanding.  There are no holidays for students (not even Sundays or national holidays like the 15th of August or the 26th of January, but there is a flag hoisting event so you get off work for at least an hour) and most P.I.s do not allow paid leave of more than two weeks per year. This is not to say that there isn't any fun on campus. Most of the rules governing on-campus life are lax, and the guards and staff are laid-back and don't make a fuss when asked to overlook a few things.Read more
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Ques. Which is better, metallurgy at NIT Warangal or an MSc in Biology at BITS Goa?

● Top Answer By Kalyan Shastri on 16 Aug 23

Ans. Both Metallurgy at NIT Warangal and MSc in Biology at BITS Goa are great programs offering a plethora of opportunities and exposure to its students. But the choice between the two is a very personal matter as both the branches are very diverse in the opportunities they offer. So Go for NIT Warangal if you are interested in Metallurgy Go for BITS Goa if you are ready to Study Biology along with BE Degree. However, you need to bear in mind the fact that BITS Goa is expensive and the fees is very high around 25 lakhs while NIT Warangal's total fees are less than 10 Lakhs.Read more
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Ques. Is Mount Carmel College good for life science?

● Top Answer By Tripti Bansal on 17 Aug 22

Ans. Mount Carmel College is good for Life Science courses. It is an autonomous college and follows an updated curriculum. The institute has a good Life Science faculty base. The faculty members are supportive and friendly.  Mount Carmel puts a lot of emphasis on practical-based learning. Life Science conducts various excursions, seminars, and workshops, around the academic year.Read more
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Ques. How are the placements for Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biological Sciences) at BITS Goa?

● Top Answer By Kavish Kumar on 31 Jul 24

Ans. Single degree students are eligible in 7th semester and dual degree students are eligible in 9th semester for sitting in the placements. All the big companies including FAANG/MAANG companies visit here. Highest package around 60LPA and average around 18LPA. Around 70% students placed recently. Sitting for placements after degree.Read more
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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biological Sciences) in BITS Goa?

● Top Answer By Kavish Kumar on 31 Jul 24

Ans. The dual degree course in BITS is a way to get a BE degree along with it. In a way, it is a shortcut to reach top tier college and also get two degrees in 5 years in a top tier college of the country. The curriculum is mix of some old and modern things and I think more old approach can be removed and only modern approach should be retained. There are 2 quizzes, a midsem and a endsem.Read more
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Ques. How are the placements for Master of Science [M.Sc] (Botany) at St Xavier's Mumbai?

● Top Answer By Ishit on 19 Nov 24

Ans. Students become eligible for placement in the last year. Before that, there are paid and unpaid internships students can do. The placements are average. Highest package is around 20lpa and lowest might be around 3lpa. Average package is around 8lpa.Read more
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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Master of Science [M.Sc] (Botany) in St Xavier's Mumbai?

● Top Answer By PRIYASHA SHUKLA on 16 Dec 24

Ans. Specific aspects of choosing the course was the love and passion towards nature and plants with environment. The faculty and students should allowed to play all together and try to spend time with each other. In this way a student and faculty will have a good bonding and connection. The area of improvement in course curriculum and teaching methods are very good and likely to get better. The frequency and timings of exam along with perspective on their difficulties level are moderate level and provide each types of questions and try to solve each question with little amount of answers correct.Read more
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varsha chaudhary
Nov 14, 2025 11:56
I want Distance Education in MSC in Life Science
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Sweta Kumari
Nov 19, 2025 19:56

You can check here for the List of Distance M.Sc Colleges in India Based on 2025 Ranking

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