Microbiology MSc Graduate Seeking Career Change: Can an MBA Help?

Ans: Hello Sisir,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. It makes sense that you want the best for your daughter and want her to continue her education in Applied Microbiology. Making this choice, though, also requires taking into account your daughter's interests and inclinations. It's unlikely that she will be driven to put in the effort and attention necessary to excel in the program if she is not interested in pursuing further education.

It's crucial to talk openly and honestly with your daughter about her ambitions and desires for her career. Find out what she likes to do and what kind of workplace she prefers. You might look into several career opportunities in Applied Microbiology and associated sectors if she's interested in finding employment. With an MSc in Applied Microbiology, one can find employment in varied fields, such as regulatory affairs, production, quality control, and research & development.

Attending professional fairs, conferences, and seminars will help your daughter start networking and establishing contacts in the field. To add to her résumé and acquire professional experience, she may also want to look into internships or part-time positions.

In the end, your daughter's hobbies, goals, and career aspirations should guide the decision about whether to seek further education or a job. While you may support and guide your daughter as a parent, it's also crucial to accept her choices and give her the freedom to do so.

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Ans: Students from any field can do MBA. Most colleges allow students to decide on the specialization after 1 year of MBA. So for now she has to prepare for entrance exams like CAT, XAT, etc. Tell her to talk to her friends who have given the exam to get idea about the exam.

Ans: Instead of MSc, MBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management would be a better option. Have Plan B also if she gets placed through her college once she completes her BSc. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Bright Future.

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Ans: Depends on her interest. After MTech she may have to move into research which unfortunately in India as of now does not have great scope or else move into teaching after doing PhD. Look at alternate career options in each and see what is she interested in.