BSc

Bachelor of Science

B.Sc or Bachelor of Science is an Under-Graduate degree course. The duration of the Bachelor of Science Course spans over a period of three years spanning six Semesters. The course is considered as a foundation course for students who want to make their career in the field of Science.

B.Sc subjects vary from college to college. However, most of the colleges restrict this to 5-6 subjects. This is made up of both core and elective subjects. Generally, there are 2-3 core BSc subjects, and the rest are electives for students to choose from.

Bachelor’s in science offers very specified knowledge about certain subject areas, usually in one of the three main science fields of Physics Chemistry, or Biology. It is also known as B.S, B.Sc (General), and B.Sc (Pass Course). It is a General and Passes Course as it is not Subject Specific and one can choose several combinations of subjects, apart from 1-2 Compulsory Subjects. There are limited numbers of combinations of subjects one can opt for depending upon the availability of choices in various Institutes.

Bachelor of Science Degree Course is designed to develop graduates with the key practical skills and interdisciplinary knowledge. Students study an extensive range of courses and perform research in their choice of field.

A B.Sc course can be pursued as both a full-time or part-time course. Students can choose to pursue a General B.Sc or B.Sc (Honours). The course is most apt for students who have a strong interest and background in Science and Mathematics. The course is also beneficial for students who wish to pursue multi and inter-disciplinary science careers in the future.

A B.Sc program can be further classified into two categories- B.Sc Honours and B.Sc General or Pass. The former focuses on one major subject area. The curriculum is designed to keep more focus on the Honours subject, and also includes subjects or papers from the elective subjects students opt for. The purpose of studying B.Sc Honours program is to inculcate theoretical, practical, and research skills among students.

On the other hand, the B.Sc General program provides basic knowledge of the major Science subjects to the students. The curriculum is slightly lesser rigorous, but it includes both the theoretical and practical components.

Specializations in B.Sc Course

• B.Sc Anatomy
• B.Sc in Animation
• B.Sc in Agriculture
• B.Sc in Botany
• B.Sc in Biology
• B.Sc in Biochemistry
• B.Sc in Biotechnology
• B.Sc in Chemistry
• B.Sc in Computer Science
• B.Sc in Data Science
• B.Sc in Economics
• B.Sc in Electronics
• B.Sc in Environmental Science
• B.Sc in Fashion Design
• B.Sc in Geography
• B.Sc in Hospitality
• B.Sc in Information Technology (IT)
• B.Sc in Microbiology
• B.Sc in Mathematics
• B.Sc in Nursing
• B.Sc in Physics
• B.Sc in Zoology

B.Sc Course Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination with the Science stream from a recognized Education Board in order to pursue a Bachelor of Science course.
• Must possess at least 50-55% aggregate marks at an intermediate level.
• The required percentage might vary depending on the institute to institute and from discipline to discipline.
• Some institutes also conduct an Entrance Test as well for admission in their institutes.

Structural Outline of B.Sc Course as per Delhi University

The syllabi and readings of all Foundation Courses (Ist year) of the Restructured B.Sc program in Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Applied Physical Sciences, and Applied Life Sciences were approved by the Academic Council in its meeting held on 17th March 2005. Syllabi and readings for the 2nd and 3rd years were approved by the Academic Council in its meeting held on 14-2-2006 and 21-4-2006. The Programme will replace the earlier B.Sc. (General) Group A; B.Sc. (General) Group B; B.Sc. (General) in Electronic, Computer Science, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry and B.Sc. (General) in Environmental Science, Sericulture, Agrochemicals, and Pest Control.

B.Sc Course Syllabus

As already mentioned above, B.Sc can be pursued in different Science subjects, some of the popular ones being Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.

B.Sc Course Colleges

Government Colleges

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
• Delhi University (DU), Delhi

Private Colleges

• Amity University, Noida
• Chandigarh University (CU), Chandigarh
• Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar
• SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

B.Sc Course Suitability

• Candidates with good stimulating curiosity and promoting scientific discovery are good suits for it.
• Candidates willing for increasingly inter and multi-disciplinary science careers are also suitable.
• Students' who are working on cutting-edge research are the first ones to benefit from that research.

How is B.Sc Course Beneficial?

• B.Sc graduates are not limited to just science-based fields they can work in a wide variety of non-scientific areas as well.
• Apart from Research and Government jobs, Science graduates can also find jobs in Business, Marketing, Technical Writing, Banking sector, etc.
• In B.Sc for Science students, there are huge employment opportunities. Science has been termed as a stream of opportunities that offer prospects of employment as well as a variety of fields to choose from for higher education.

B.Sc Course Employment Areas

• Aquariums Departments
• Agriculture Industry
• Biotechnology Firms
• Chemical Industry
• Educational Institutes
• Environmental Management and Conservation
• Food Institutes
• Forest Services
• Forensic Crime Research
• Geological Survey Departments
• Hospitals
• Health Care Providers
• Industrial Laboratories
• Oil Industry
• Pharmaceuticals Industry
• Research Firms
• Space Research Institutes
• Seed and Nursery Companies
• Testing Laboratories
• Waste-water Plants
• Wildlife and Fishery Departments

B.Sc Course Job Types

• Drug Safety Associate
• Forensic Science Specialist
• Lab Chemist
• Market Research Analyst
• Pharmacovigilance Expert
• Quality Analyst
• Quality Control Manager
• Statistician
• Scientific Research Assistant
• Technical Writer
• Treasury Specialist
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advanced Course in B.Sc

• M.Sc.
• MCA
• MBA