Science has often been termed as the stream of opportunities when it comes to choosing a course after higher education. It offers immense prospects of employment in a variety of fields including those dominated by the humanities students. The lack of excellent career options after B.Sc degree is definitely a myth as B.Sc graduates end up opting for a master level degree in their respective subject domain without thinking much about it. 

Details Regarding B.Sc.

B.Sc. or Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree course which is one of the most popular among the science students after 12th class. This programme has become one of the highly studied degree course in the Institutions of India with the advancements in the area of science and technology. It is a graduate degree course in Science that forms the basis of science and comprises of subjects like biology, zoology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

Duration

For B.Sc program duration is 3 years, which is divided into 6 semesters which can be pursued either as a Part-Time Graduate Course or Full-Time  Graduate Course.

Eligibility For BSc program

Candidates who want to join this course should have 10+2 from a recognized board with 55 percent marks from science stream. Minimum age to join this course is 18 years in some colleges. Candidate must have science subjects in intermediate otherwise no admission will be given to the candidate.

Fee Offered for BSc

In government-funded institutes approximate tuition fee of B.Sc is 15,000 INR to 25, 000 INR for three years and in private institutes, it is more according to the stream you choose.

BSc Honours vs. BSc General

BSc Honours and BSc General are two types of BSc degrees awarded to students. There are some basic differences that lie between the two however both are academic degrees awarded to students at an undergraduate level. 

• BSc Honours course focuses usually on one major subject area and it is a more standardized degree. It is designed to develop research, advanced theoretical and practical skills among students. 
• BSc General course usually focuses on all major subjects of Science. It is designed to provide foundation knowledge of Science subject to the student.

Admission in B.Sc

In the months of May and June every year the application forms for the admission are made available. Some universities gave admission on the base of merit obtained in 10+2 exams. Some institutes also organize Entrance Exam for admission into B.Sc program. 40% weight age is given to marks scored in the 10+2 eams and 60% weight age is given to marks scored in the entrance exam for admission in B.Sc program.

Entrance Exams for Admission into B.Sc

• UTTAR PRADESH STATE ENTRANCE EXAM
• KARNATAKA COMMON ENTRANCE TEST
• JHARKHAND COMBINED ENTRANCE COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
• NATIONAL TEST FOR PROGRAMS AFTER TWELFTH
• PUNJAB UNIVERSITY COMBINED ENTRANCE TEST
• BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE ENTRANCE TEST

Advance Programs after B.Sc

• M.Sc / Master of Science
• MBA / Master of Business
• MCA / Master of Computer Application
• B.Ed / Bachelor of Education
• Technical short term courses

Career & Jobs

Candidates have excellent employment opportunities who have a B.Sc degree. They can explore other areas like management, engineering, law, etc. and jobs for B.Sc graduates are not just restricted in the field of science. Students can work in various areas which include both science & non-science fields after the completion of the B.Sc course. Students can go in a research field, some professional B.Sc. courses like animation and IT open the door of animation, students are recruited directly by the big organizations at a very good salary package.

Job Profiles

• Scientist
• Enumerators
• Researcher
• Biostatistician
• Clinical Research Manager
• Consultant
• Scientific Assistant
• Research analyst
• Teachers
• Technical Writer/Editor
• Lecturers
• Chemist

Employment Areas for B.Sc graduates

• Educational Institutes
• Space Research Institutes
• Hospitals
• Testing Laboratories
• Geological Survey Departments
• Wastewater Plants
• Aquariums
• Forest Services
• Oil Industry
• Health Care Providers
• Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Environmental Management and Conservation
• Forensic Crime Research
• Research Firms

Salary

Salary depends on the factor that in which field candidate is working. From Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 starting salary in this field varies. Candidates have very good scope and pay a handsome salary to the deserving students from IT and Computer Science. Student may earn Rs. 60,000 to 80, 000 per month after gaining a good experience in a respective field.