M.Sc Scope

A B.Sc degree is a must to enter this field. Ideally the industry is looking for science graduates from pharmacy, medicine, life Science and bioscience. Within bioscience too there are various other fields such as botany, zoology, biochemistry and genetics. Anybody who fulfills these criteria can join the industry.
Individuals with prior work experience of 2-3 years are preferred, but like the BPO industry, there is a dearth of trained professionals here too. Thus, with the right qualifications finding a job in clinical research should not be a problem.
Job Profile:
Clinical Research branches off into various categories at the entry level.
The most common entry-level position is that of a Clinical Research Associate (CRA). The role of a CRA is varied,
They are key participants in the design, implementation and monitoring of clinical trials
They shoulder the responsibility of planning and implementing all activities required to conduct and monitor complex clinical trials and ensure that Good Clinical Practices are followed.
They assist in preparation of presentations and manuscripts of scientific meetings and technical journals and attend scientific/professional meetings and training courses as appropriate
Remuneration:
There is high demand for trained professionals in this field; the pay package is impressive at the entry level.
Freshers can expect a pay packet of around three lakhs or more per annum.
If you have a master's degree backing your qualifications, then the amount is almost doubles.
Clinical research is an industry where experience counts, thus the longer you are in this field; higher the salary you can expect.
Growth Prospects:
There are various growth opportunities along the way for those willing to learn. For those interested in serious research work, a PhD is the ideal solution. There are post graduate degrees and diploma's offered by various colleges which come in handy to enhance one's career prospects. Specialization in branches of pharmacy, life sciences, biochemistry will be useful.
Studying further will also help one in bettering their current job profile. For instance doing a Masters will enhance the job prospects of a CRA to become a Project Manager. Similarly a PhD in a related discipline is needed to become a Medical Director .According to industry reports, India is the second largest pharmaceutical market in Asia growing by more than nine per cent annually. According to a report, there are more than 50,000 jobs in clinical.

Biotechnology is a rapid growing field having great scope in future. The biotechnology careers can be found with pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturing and processing industries, public funded laboratories, chemical, agriculture, environment control, waste management, energy, and allied industries.
Biotechnologists can be employed in the areas of planning, production and management of bio-processing industries.
The biotechnology work scope can be seen in various fields such as research, sales, marketing, administration, quality control, breeders, technical support etc.
Candidates can become a Research Associate which provides an interesting career that allows them to carry out experiments under the instruction of established Scientists.
All the best.

Microbiology is a vast field and has lot of scope. Number of jobs exist in R&D as well as for managerial tasks.
Microbiologist can get jobs in many places like Research and Development Laboratories of Government and Private Hospitals, Research Organisations, Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries.
After doing MSc. Microbiology, one can join R&D dept. of any good Biotech company.
You can also join research programmes after clearing UGC or CSIR NET exam & further go for Phd.
You can do specialization in Food microbiology,clinical or medical microbiology etc. depending upon your interest.
You can also get job after M.Scc microbiology in pharmaceuticals or in food industries or in breweries and also in pathology lab.

Forensic Science is the application of scientific principles and technology for the investigations of crime and also for civil cases wherein it is used for issues like proving the validity of a signature or a will, investigation of industries for complying with environmental rules and to a claim of the products liability.
MD Forensic Science (after MBBS)
PhD (Research in area of interest)
Institutes for graduation, post-graduation and research in forensic Science
Anna University, Chennai
Bureau of Police Science and Research and Development
Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Hyderabad
Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh,
Central Forensic Laboratory, Kolkata
Department of Forensic Science, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra
Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, Dr. Harisingh Gour Viswavidhyalayam, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Dr. MGR University
Government Institute of Forensic Science, Aurangabad
Gujarat Forensic Sciences University