M.Sc Molecular Biology

Master of Science in Molecular Biology

M.Sc Molecular Biology or Master of Science in Molecular Biology is a Post-Graduate Molecular Biology course. The Molecular Biology course covers the molecular structure of different constituents of a cell or organism. This highly focused field of education is in great demand for finding out the causes and remedies of incurable diseases like cancer and AIDS. The nucleic acid component of cell chromosomes is also a matter of study in this course.

The duration of a Master of Science course in Molecular Biology is mostly two academic years but it varies from institute to institute. The Yuvaraja's College under the University of Mysore Institute is providing five years integrated course. Generally, the minimum time to complete the course is two years. The Master of Science in Molecular Biology course is available both on a full-time and a part-time basis (correspondence). The syllabus for the Master of Science in Molecular Biology course is divided into four semesters.

M.Sc Molecular Biology Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed their B.Sc degree in Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology, or Botany from a recognized University.
• The marks of admission for this course vary from University to University.
• In various colleges and Universities, there is an entrance exam for admission.

M.Sc Molecular Biology Syllabus

Syllabus of Molecular Biology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Molecular Biology Colleges

• Tezpur University, Tezpur
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi
• University of Kalyani, Kalyani
• University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

M.Sc Molecular Biology Course Suitability

• They should possess communication skills such as report writing and making presentations.
• They should have teamwork skills which are developed through group projects and seminars.
• Those who have organizational skills, problem-solving skills, project and time management skills, self-reliance, initiative, business awareness, and strong interpersonal skills are a good match for it.
• Candidates are willing to become teachers/lecturers at schools and colleges respectively; they will have to clear the NET exam.

How is the M.Sc Molecular Biology Course Beneficial?

• Careers in molecular biology are focused on the latest developments in cell biology. Stem cell studies and their utilities are vital to study lessons in molecular biology.
• Extensive research in molecular biology has enabled scientists and scholars to develop clones of various animals. Studies in molecular biology also have helped in studying the evolution of the living world comprising plants and animals.
• Molecular biology jobs are extremely focused and primarily research-based. Scholars either take up educational assignments or get engaged as research candidates. Postgraduates in molecular biology get openings as lecturers or associate professors.
• Experienced candidates get opening as assistant professors and professors.
• Scholars successfully completing molecular biology courses get excellent openings in foreign academies and organizations. Institutes doing intensive research in cytology, stem cell studies, and genetics are always on the lookout for qualified molecular biology scholars.
• The 21st-century post-genomics era offers a wide range of job opportunities in the agricultural, medical, pharmaceutical, aquaculture, forensics, and environmental science areas.

M.Sc Molecular Biology Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Government Hospitals
• Medical Labs
• Molecular Diagnostic Labs
• Molecular & Structural Biology Units
• Pharma Companies

M.Sc Molecular Biology Job Types

• Account Manager / Assistant Manager 
• Lab Operations Head
• Molecular Biologist
• National Sales Manager
• Pathologist
• Research Associate
• Regulatory Affairs Executive
• Scientific Manager
• Technical Specialist / Technical Application Scientist