Sir, my child is currently in Xth. She wants to pursue career in medical research. Kindly advice career options after X/XII for successful future.

Ans: Hello Javed
if your child wants to pursue career in medical research field then you will have to follow the path as below.

Pursue a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical science, or a related discipline.
Look for opportunities to gain research experience as an undergraduate student. Many universities offer research assistant positions or internships in labs.
Participate in science-related clubs, conferences, and seminars to expand your knowledge and network with professionals in the field.

Pursue a Master's degree (M.Sc.) ana Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in a specific area of medical research, such as molecular biology, pharmacology, genetics, epidemiology, or neuroscience.

Identify your specific area of interest within medical research, as this will determine your future career path. For example, you could focus on cancer research, infectious diseases, neuroscience, genetics, or drug development.

Seek out internships or research fellowships at reputable research institutions, universities, or pharmaceutical companies. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and connections in the field.

As you progress in your education and career, aim to publish your research findings in peer-reviewed journals. This will establish your credibility and expertise in your chosen field.

Career options will be like
Research Scientist: Conduct research, design experiments, and analyze data in academic or industry settings.
Clinical Research Coordinator: Oversee clinical trials and research projects in healthcare settings.
Medical Writer: Create research papers, grant proposals, and technical documents.
Biostatistician: Analyze and interpret data in medical and healthcare research.
Epidemiologist: Study the patterns and causes of diseases in populations.
Pharmaceutical Researcher: Work for pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs and therapies.
Academic Researcher/Professor: Teach and conduct research at universities or research institutions.

Ans: Can you please elaborate what your daughter calls as medical research,

Ans: Hi,
Apart from MBBS/BDS Medical career below are the other options you can explore.

B.Sc. courses: You can opt for B.Sc. courses in various subjects like physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, biotech, etc.

Research: You can opt for research-oriented courses like M.Sc., Ph.D., etc. in your desired field of study.

Agricultural Science: You can opt for courses in agriculture like B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech. Agriculture, etc.

Environmental Science: You can opt for courses in environmental science like B.Sc. Environmental Science, M.Sc. Environmental Science, etc.

Forensic Science: You can opt for a career in forensic science by pursuing a B.Sc. in Forensic Science or M.Sc. in Forensic Science.

Pharmacy: You can opt for a career in pharmacy by pursuing a B.Pharm or M.Pharm.

All the best.