BSc Hons in Microbiology: Seeking Advice for Career Advancement

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: Congrats to your daughter for joining KIIT-B-Microbiology. I always suggest, even to 1st year students of any branch to create a Professional LinkedIn Profile. Put job alerts related to domain (like Microbiology for your daughter) and keep going through and researching about the JD provided in the Job Vacancies, advertised by various companies in LinkedIn to know current/chaing job marekt trends. There are multiple career options for Microbiology are Microbiologist, Clinical Research Scientist, QC Analyst, Food Safety Officer & Pharma Research Scientist with Healthcare / Clinical Research, Pharma Industry, Food & Agricultural Industry, Biotechnology & Research Institutes, Academics & regulatory bodies. It is advisable to choose the right 2-3 career options out of these upgrade the skills accordingly. Some of the Online Certifications (based on her interests) which she can pursue are Clinical Microbiology, Food Microbiology & Safety, Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship, Bioinformatics, Immunology & Virology & Biostatistics and Data Analysis. These courses are offered by WHO, ISI, Coursera, EdX, IISc, TIFR, Pharmexcil, ICMR, Futurelearn, NEERI, FSSAI etc. All the BEST for Your Daughter's Bright Future.

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Ans: Hello.

Sad to hear that even after completing a Master's in Microbiology, your daughter does not have any job. It is not clear when your daughter has completed her Master's and where she tried to get the job. Here I am assuming that during the curriculum, she might have not focussed on extracurricular activities and did not gain the additional knowledge from a job placement point of view. Apart from the interest, ask her to enroll for P.Hd. No doubt, it is a lengthy program, but there is no alternative to it.
Yet, to get the job, ask your daughter to enroll in the following courses as per her choice.
(1) Clinical Research (2) DMLT or MLT (Medical Lab Technology ) (3) Biotechnology/Bioinformatics (4) Food Safety & Quality Management (5) Regulatory Affairs
Apart from these courses, tell her to excel in computer-relevant courses. Search for some suitable courses from the Coursera website. Keep a close eye on Employment News Paper and the latest requirements in the relevant field.

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Radheshyam

Ans: The decision by your daughter to pursue a BSc in Biotechnology opens up a wide range of career opportunities in diverse and rapidly growing fields. After completing her BSc, she can either pursue further education or enter the job market directly. Options include MSc in Biotechnology (or Related Fields), MBA in Biotechnology/Healthcare Management, PhD in Biotechnology, PG Diploma Courses, and pursuing a master's degree in top countries for biotechnology.

After BSc, she can work in various sectors and roles, such as lab technician, research assistant, quality control analyst, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, food and beverage industry, bioinformatics, government jobs, or entrepreneurship. High-paying and in-demand fields include medical biotechnology, bioinformatics, industrial biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and genetic engineering.

The best study and career locations for MSc/PhD are IISc Bangalore, IITs (Kharagpur, Kanpur), JNU Delhi, University of Hyderabad, and government initiatives like DBT (Department of Biotechnology). Skills she should develop include technical skills, research and analytical skills, soft skills, and certifications.

To build a strong foundation in core biotechnology subjects, she should participate in internships or summer research projects. After BSc, she should prepare for entrance exams, network, and consider financial considerations.

All the BEST for your Daughter’s Prosperous Future.

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