M.Sc Life Science

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Early Salary
1.4 LPA - 2.4 LPA

Mid Level Salary
2.6 LPA - 4.2 LPA

Senior Salary
8.3 LPA - 20.2 LPA

M.Sc in Life Science Course Highlights
M.Sc in Life Science Course Overview
M.Sc. in Life Science Eligibility Criteria
MSc Life Science Syllabus
Career Opportunities after M.Sc. in Life Science
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M.Sc in Life Science Course Highlights

Duration	Course Duration of Master of Science [M.Sc] (Life Science) is 1.8 Years.
Degree	Masters
Full Form	Master of Science [M.Sc] (Life Science)
Age	No age Limit
Minimum Percentage	55% in 10+2 from the recognized Board
Subjects Required	Physics, Chemistry , Mathematics and Biology
Average Fees Incurred	INR 4000 - 50,000 PA
Average Salary Offered	INR 2 - 5 LPA
Employment Roles	Manager, Research Scientist, Research Analyst, Food Scientist, Nutritionist, etc

M.Sc in Life Science Course Overview

M.Sc. in Life Science is a post-graduate degree course offered in many universities in India. The course generally requires two years to complete when done on a regular basis. One can pursue this course through distance learning, however, the duration, in this case, can vary.

Purpose of the M.Sc in Life Science course:

The course is designed to introduce students to the detailed scientific knowledge of living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms, human beings, etc). This includes the systematic study of biological processes.

What is M.Sc. in Life Science?

M.Sc. in Life Science is the scientific study of molecular and cellular mechanisms of living organisms. The course includes various specializations in it such as Biodynamic, Zoology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Evolutionary Genetics, Neuroinformatics, and Cognitive Neuroscience.

Why study M.Sc. in Life Science?

The course introduces students to various laboratory techniques as per the requirements of the industry. It helps them to understand and evaluate existing scientific researches and prepares them for the prospective challenges in the field of science.

M.Sc. in Life Science Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for this course must have a Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent in a related stream from a recognized university.
They must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate. SC/ ST have 5% of relaxation in the minimum aggregate.

MSc Life Science Syllabus

Semester I	Semester II
Cell and molecular biology	Microbiology
Biochemistry	Ecology
Genetics and molecular evolution	Plant Diversity
Biophysics	Plant Physiology
Life Science practical l	Life Science practical ll and lll
Plant Developmental biology	-
Semester III	Semester IV
Animal Physiology	Safety and first aid
Animal diversity	Dissertation
Animal Developmental	Seminar l
Immunology	Plant cell, tissue and organ culture and transformation
Biostatistics	Horticulture, floriculture and landscaping
Life Science practical IV	Economics and Ethnobotany
-	Animal Systematic and molecular Taxonomy

Career Opportunities after M.Sc. in Life Science

Food Scientist, Immunologist, Product Manager, Nutritionist, Laboratory Technician, Biology Content Developer, Epidemiologist, Research Analyst, Consultant.