Courses after 12th Science: Top B.Sc. Courses, Scope and Salary

One of the most popular course choice after Engineering and Medical is Bachelor of Science i.e. B.Sc programmes. With saturation in the field of engineering, many students are opting for BSc colleges and BSc degree programmes in different fields as there is a good requirement for science graduates in the market.

Now that the CBSE Class 12th Results 2018 and list of CBSE Toppers 2018 are out, we are sure students are finalizing on options they can consider for a bright future. Here, you can find details about the courses after 12th science along with the subjects that they cover, scope and salary and a list of top B.Sc colleges in India.

Bachelor of Science is a 3-year programme and students can apply for this course after class 12. Although all the major B.Sc. programmes are offered in the field of core science, there are some that are available for commerce and art students as well. In this article, we have covered the most popular BSc courses after class 12th that are available for science aspirants.

Popular BSc and Science Courses after Class 12th:

Name of the course	Objective	Major Subjects	Salary Scope	List of Colleges
B.Sc. Agriculture	The aim of the course is to educate students regarding the best agricultural practices. The course also involves research for coming up with agriculture methods for increasing the productivity and yield.	Agriculture (Agronomy) Forestry Veterinary Science Fisheries Home Science Horticulture	Starting salary after this course varies from Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 4,50,000. Government jobs pay higher salaries than the corporate sector.	B.Sc Agriculture Colleges in India B.Sc Agriculture Colleges in Dehradun B.Sc Agriculture Colleges in Uttar Pradesh B.Sc Agriculture Colleges in Jaipur B.Sc Agriculture Colleges in Punjab
B.Sc. Nursing	This course is designed to enhance critical thinking skills and provide training for practicing professional nursing and midwifery in compliance with the national health policies.	Nutrition Psychology Biochemistry Pharmacology Microbiology Child Health Nursing Anatomy	Salaries in the early stages of practicing nursing will be around Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 2,50,000 per annum. With experience, the packages will reach up to Rs. 4,50,000 per annum.	Nursing Colleges in India Nursing Colleges in Lucknow Nursing Colleges in Gujarat Nursing Colleges in West Bengal
B.Sc. Horticulture	The course deals with the study of plant cultivation. Students are taught about different plants and methods of gardening to enhance the productivity.	Crop Physiology Soil Conservation Pest Management Agro Informatics Farm Machinery Renewable Energy Water Management	The salaries depend on the type of jobs. Government jobs will pay salaries between Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 4,00,000 per annum. Private jobs will pay much less than this.	Horticulture Colleges in India Horticulture Colleges in Maharashtra Horticulture Colleges in Tamil Nadu
B.Sc. Zoology	The course deals with animal biology and environmental biology. The aim of the course is to prepare students to work in fields like biodiversity prospecting, ecosystem monitoring, etc.	Animal Biotechnology Environmental Management Animal Bioinformatics Biodiversity Studies Ecosystem Monitoring	Graduates can expect a starting package from Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 2,50,000 per annum. Salary prospects are better after M.Sc.	Zoology Colleges in Kolkata Zoology Colleges in Hyderabad Zoology Colleges in Jaipur
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science	In this course, students learn about computer applications and programming languages in order to learn software development and coding. The course prepares students for various roles in the IT Industry.	Website Designing Object-Oriented Programming Software Engineering Algorithms Computer Organisation	Since IT is a thriving field, students can start out in the market with a package ranging from Rs. 2,50,000 to Rs. 4,00,000 depending on the college of graduation.	Computer Science Colleges in India
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics	The aim of the course is to educate students in all the basic fields of physics including, electromagnetics, optics, mechanics and electronics.	Semiconductors Wave and Optics Statistical Physics Nuclear Physics Electromagnetic Theory Electricity Magnetism	The salaries may vary between Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,000.	B.Sc Physics Colleges in Ahmedabad
B.Sc. Biotechnology	Being an applied science, this course is compiled of genetic study and environmental biotechnology. The purpose of the course is to train students for making human life better with a high level of microbial research.	Cell Biology Genetics Bioenergetics and Biomembranes Molecular Biology Industrial Biotechnology Plant Biotechnology	Job scope is better after completing M.Sc. Starting Salary will range from Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,000.	B.Sc Biotechnology Colleges in India
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry	In this course, students are taught about various atoms, molecules and substances. It also covers the combined study of matter, the concept of energy and entropy.	Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry	Salary may vary between Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,000 depending on the college of graduation.	Chemistry Colleges in Kerala
B.Sc. Biochemistry	The course covers the study of chemicals and processes related to living organisms. This course prepares the student for research in the field of physio-chemical processes.	Biomolecules Enzymology Intermediary Metabolism Molecular Biology Clinical Biochemistry Immunology	Rs. 1,20,000 to Rs. 2,50,000 p.a. is the starting salary after graduating in this field. Salary improves after post-graduation.	Biochemistry Colleges in Chennai
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics	This course covers the basic topics of mathematics as well as the advanced calculative concepts in the field of applied mathematics. Students are prepared for applied research and masters in this field.	Integral Calculus and Trigonometry Differential Equations Abstract Algebra Numerical Analysis Differential Geometry Vector Analysis	Graduates can expect the average salary to be around Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 10,00,000 per annum	B.Sc Mathematics Colleges in India

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Career and scope of the course will depend on the college or the university you are graduating from. Admissions to most of the universities are done on the basis of marks secured by a candidate in the science subjects i.e. Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. However, some colleges conduct admissions on the basis of entrance exams. Once you complete your bachelor's degree in science field after class 12th, you can take admission in M.Sc colleges in India and then later opt for some of the best research institutes in India that can pave way for a lucrative career in the field.

Other Courses after 12th:

• Courses after 12th Commerce
• Diploma Courses after 12th Science
• Courses after 12th Arts
• Diploma Courses after 12th Commerce
• Diploma Courses after 12th Arts
• Engineering Courses after 12th
• Medical Courses after 12th

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