MSc in Life Sciences

M.Sc in Life Sciences is one of the popular postgraduate programmes. It deals with the scientific study of living organisms for instance microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings. Life Sciences is part of Natural Sciences. This is the course that emphasizes most of the life forms for example anatomy and genetics. The Life Science field has a lot of scope and does attract a lot of young people towards it. Even there are numerous career options for this course.

The duration of the M.Sc in Life Sciences programme is two years. It is divided into four semesters. The course gives a deeper insight and deep knowledge about the life process of various organisms. M.Sc in Life Sciences provides a golden opportunity for its aspirants to study the organisms at all the possible levels.

The eligibility criteria of M.Sc in Life Sciencesare stated below.

• The aspirant must have a B.Sc degree in Life Science or related sciences.
• Candidates must have studied Life Science or related Science group with Botany and Zoology as compulsory subjects in their graduation.
• Candidates should have a minimum 50% to 60% aggregate in their graduation.
• However, the eligibility criteria vary from organization to organization. It is advisable to go through the latest prospectus of the college where you are going to apply.

• M.Sc in Life Sciences admission process differs from institution to institution. The admission process takes on either Merit- Basis or an Entrance Exam.
• Most of the colleges` admission process of M.Sc in Life Sciences depends on the percentage of the marks, the candidates secured in their graduation.
• While the other universities and colleges in India conduct entrance exams, through which candidates can get admission in the course of M.Sc in Life Sciences.
• To name some of the entrance examinations that are conducted for the aspirants of M.Sc in Life Sciences are AIIMS PG, CUCET, JNU CEEB, and IIT JAM.

I Semester

• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Chemistry of Macromolecules
• Life Sciences Practical-1

Optional Papers for Biological Sciences background Students 

• Physics for Biologists
• Mathematics for Biologists

Optional Papers for Physical Sciences background Students 

• Plant Biology
• Animal Biology

II Semester

• Biochemistry-II
• Molecular Biology
• Plant Physiology
• Animal Physiology
• Biophysics and Structural Biology
• Biostatistics
• Life Sciences Practical-II

III Semester

• Immunology
• Animal Developmental Biology
• Plant Developmental Biology
• Computational Biology
• Dissertation

Optional Courses (any 3 out of 6)

• Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering
• Radiation Biology
• Virology
• Advance Microbial Physiology
• Human Genetics
• Neurophysiology

IV Semester

• Dissertation
• Seminar
• Research Design Ethics and Scientific Publishing

Optional Courses (any 3 out of 6)

• Molecular Cancer Biology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Neural and Behavioural Biology
• Fungal Biology and Biotechnology
• Nanobioscience
•  Molecular Parasitology and infectious diseases

Given below are some of the career options for the candidates who have post-graduation degree in M.Sc in Life Sciences.

• Life Science – Research Analyst
• Food Scientist
• Nutritionist
• Product Manager- Life Science
• Analyst and Consultant – Pharmaceuticals
• Immunologist
• Quality Control Executive