Topmost Career Options For 12th Science Biology Students

Hello All the Science Aspirants..!!

Your career is very much dependent on the course you choose after 12th class. There are lots of options available for Science Biology Students. But to select the better one is difficult task.

Before selecting any course, you should know about the career prospects, job availability, future scope of that course.

Know about the topmost good careers in biology stream –

1. Doctor –

Most of students who select biology, they want to be a doctor.

Of course, The job of Doctor is going to provide you profitable career, money & satisfying work. where you work for humanity & selflessly. But it takes too many years & good patience to become a doctor.

Medical Profession is fruitful career.

There are different ways to pursue career as doctor -

Like Dentist, Physiotherapists, Ayurvedic Doctor, Homeopathic Doctor etc.

To pursue career as a Doctor –

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) – The most popular degree known to everyone for Biology students is MBBS. To get entrance in good college you have to score well in 12th class & the entrance exams.
• BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery) - In India, Ayurvedic Medicine are really popular. & now these medicines & technology is accepted in most of the countries. These medicines have less side effects. So If you are dreaming for a doctor career then it is a good choice. This course also takes 5 -6 years duration.
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) – BDS is a five year duration course to become a Dentist. Dentists schedule is Less hectic with more benefits.
• Other bachelor Degree courses for pursuing career as Doctor
• BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) -
• BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
• BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
• BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology Speech Language Pathology)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Veterinary Sciences

2. Bachelors of Science –

The second topmost career to choose for Science Biology Students is getting a Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Science.

The bachelor’s degree of science course takes 3 years & Masters of Science degree course takes 2 years time for completion. So, it takes time of 5 years to be post graduated.

There are too many job opportunities consists in this field like- teaching, research, Government Jobs, Private jobs etc.

If you have a dream of pursuing your career further as a Junior Research Fellow or an Assistant Professor, then you can prepare for Csir Net exam for bright career options.

The Subjects for Science Biology students for Bachelor’s degree are –

• B.Sc. in Biology
• B.Sc. in Physics
• B.Sc. in Agriculture
• B.Sc. in Chemistry
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology
• B.Sc. in Nursing
• B.Sc. in Zoology
• B.Sc. in Botany
• B.Sc. in Microbiology
• B.Sc. in Biochemistry
• B.Sc. in Environmental Science
• B.Sc. in Forensic Science
• B.Sc. in Home Science
• B.Sc. in Dietetics
• B.Sc. in Nutrition
• B.Sc. in Genetics
• B.Sc. in Physiotherapy

3. Pharmacy or Pharm D

The next good career option is pursing B. Pharm / M. Pharm degree to work as pharmacist in private or government hospitals or drug control departments. Pharm D is also similar to B. Pharm D pharm & MBBS courses.

These courses take 6 years time duration for completion.

4. Getting a government Job –

The eligibility criteria required in most of government jobs ( Banking Jobs, Civil Services, Railway Exams ) is Graduation. So complete your Graduation in any stream & prepare for competitive exams.

5. Other Courses -

If you are not interested in the above careers, then you can also go for diploma courses like Diploma in Hotel Management / Event Management / Elementary Education etc.

Other available options are - BMS - Bachelor of Management Studies, BCA - Bachelors of computer applications, BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

These are the best careers available for PCB ( Physics, Chemistry, Biology ) students.

Choose your career wisely.

Best of Luck J

Divya Jain is an education expert & career counselor. She has been helping students to Improve their soft skills and interpersonal skills. She also provides career guidance to students with her acquired knowledge.