BSc Life Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences

BSc Life Sciences or Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences is an Under-Graduate Aqua Science course. Life Sciences are concerned with the scientific study of all life forms, i.e., the scientific study of living organs such as plants, animals, and humans. The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences degree programme entails the study of many life processes, such as the process involved in the transition from molecular to cellular life. In this subject, students are introduced to unusual plant and animal life. The Life Sciences course lasts three years and is a highly significant career beginning in nature that gives several employment opportunities for degree holders after graduation.

BSc Life Sciences Course Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as obligatory courses from a recognised Board.
• Some prestigious universities and institutes need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at the Intermediate level as a qualifying criterion for admission to this degree programme.
• Some of the most prestigious institutions and institutes also have entrance exams for their BSc (Life Sciences) degree programmes. Selection to these colleges is based on final merit, which is the total of the marks obtained in the final examinations of 10+2 and the admission test.

BSc Life Sciences Syllabus

Syllabus of Life Sciences course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BSc Life Sciences Colleges

• Delhi University, Delhi
• Swami Vivekananda Degree and P.G. College, Mahbubnagar
• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Delhi
• Cochin University of Science and Technology - CUSAT, Kochi

BSc Life Sciences Course Suitability

• They should have excellent verbal and writing communication abilities, as well as a keen interest in the world around them.
• Those who are innovative in problem-solving, have a strong comprehension of the scientific process, and are curious about scientific study can also pursue it.
• Candidates must be detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, and have the mental endurance to work long hours.
• They should also be able to deal with microscopes, have computer abilities, and have a sharp mind at all times.

How is the BSc Life Sciences Course Beneficial?

• The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences degree provides a foundation for further higher education in this discipline, such as a Master of Science or PhD degree in Life Sciences, the successful completion of which qualifies one for the position of lecturer at any university/college.
• The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences degree programme encompasses the study of all branches of science that involve the scientific study of living entities such as plants, animals, and humans; hence, it incorporates all components of all Sciences, making it a multidisciplinary study.
• They can work as private teachers and home tutors, as well as create their own private coaching centres.

BSc Life Sciences Employment Areas

• Animal Care Centres
• Agriculture Sector / Farm Houses
• Beverage Industry
• Bio-Informatics / Biotechnology
• Chemical Industries / Disease Control Centres
• Environmental Protection Agencies
• Food Processing Industry
• Health Clubs / Laboratories / Medicine and Pharmaceutical Industries
• Molecular Biology
• Research & Development in Drugs
• Scientific Journals
• Universities & Colleges

BSc Life Sciences Job Types

• Agronomist
• Biochemist / Biomedical Engineer / Biophysicist
• Epidemiologist
• Food Scientist
• Horticulturist
• Immunologist / Nutritionist
• Pathologist
• Researcher
• Science Teacher

Advanced Courses in BSc Life Sciences

• MSc Life Science
• PhD. Life Science (Zoology/Botany)