Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Microbiology and Botany
BSc Microbiology is a three-year undergraduate course that comprises the study of microorganisms, this includes various organisms like a unicellular, cluster of microscopic animals, viruses, bacteria, and fungi. This discipline is a key component of the various research in biochemistry and pathology.
This Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate degree that imparts a foundation of information about botany, zoology, and ecology as well as molecular and cell biology and microbiology. Students attend classes and labs, gaining valuable knowledge regarding organisms.
Requirement
Mathematics level 4
Physical Science at level 4
DURATION: 3 years
Career Opportunities
Animal Health Technician
Pharmaceutical companies
Animal Feed companies
Animal Breeding stations
Beef, sheep and goats, Pig, Poultry and Dairy production companies
Agricultural firms
Research Scientists
Consultancy firms
National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture
Researchers
National and Provincial Departments of Agriculture
Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR)
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
fertilizer companies
commercial farms
seed companies
agrochemical companies
agro-processing companies
various NGOs that deal in and agriculture and rural development
Agribusiness firms
Commercial banks
Support services (e.g S.A Cane growers association)
Marketing research
Ecotourism
Development Corporations and Finance Institutions.
Can I become a doctor with a biological science degree?
Students majoring in biological science may also pursue an advanced degree in biological science or a related field, such as medicine.
A bachelor’s degree in biological science can serve as the first step toward becoming a doctor, dentist, or veterinarian.
What is the salary of a biological scientist?
| Job Profile | Starting Salary per annum (in INR) | Mid Level Salary per annum (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Scientist | Rs. 4,00,000 | Rs. 6,00,000 |
| Microbiologist | Rs. 2,90,000 | Rs. 4,50,000 |
| Biotechnologist | Rs. 4,00,000 | Rs. 5,70,000 |
| Lecturer/ Professor/ Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor | Rs. 2,00,000 | Rs. 6,00,000 |