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What can I do (Roles Available) ?

Virologist
Bacteriologist
Mycologist
Cell Biologist
Research Associate
Research Analyst
Professor

Where can I work?

  • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government Hospitals, Government Medical Colleges, Government Laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical Companies, Private Hospitals, Private Universities and Colleges, Private Laboratories and Research Centers

Positives

High demand
High growth
Good pay
Plethora of opportunities
Opportunity to work with cutting edge science & technology
Opportunity to travel

Challenges

Highly competitive job market
Too much study required
Too much time required to establish oneself
Possible exposure to hazardous materials
Slow career outlook

Key Skills Required

Domain knowledge
Technical skills
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Innovation
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Research skills
Multitasking
Time management
Communication skills

What Should I study ?

Pathway 1
Class XII in Science stream with Biology; MBBS; MD (Virology)
Pathway 2
Class XII in Science stream with Biology; B.Sc (Life Sciences/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Zoology/Physiology/Genetics/Botany); M.Sc (Virology/Life Sciences/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Zoology/Physiology/Genetics/Botany); PhD (Virology)
Pathway 3
Class XII in Science stream with Biology; B.Tech (Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering/Genetic Engineering); B.Tech (Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering/Genetic Engineering); PhD (Virology).

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