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BSc Hons is a 3 year undergraduate science degree which is aimed for students who want to go into research and teaching.
Students from science stream with a minimum of 45-50% in Class 12 are eligible for admission into BSc honours course.
BSc Hons Physics, BSc Hons Agriculture, BSc Hons Zoology, BSc Hons Chemistry, BSc Hons Economics are some major honours specializations that students pursue in their undergraduate program.
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BSc Hons Jobs & Career
After completing the BSc Honours course, students have the opportunity to work for a number of entry level job positions in the field of science.
The career that students choose mainly depends upon the specialization in which they have completed their honours degree.
Some of the common jobs that graduates can go for are Research Assistant, Executives, Research Fellows, Ecologist, Economist, Biochemist, Clinical Researcher, Lecturer, Teacher, etc.
The table below shows average salary associated with the common jobs after completing BSc Hons degree:
| Job Positions | Average Starting Salary Salary | Average Highest Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | INR 1.44 LPA | INR 3 LPA |
| Associate | INR 3 LPA | INR 4.5 LPA |
| Executive | INR 3.5 LPA | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Biotechnologist | INR 3.80 LPA | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Biochemist | INR 3.08 LPA | INR 8.80 LPA |
| Lab Supervisor | INR 2.04 LPA | INR 4.20 LPA |
| Technician | INR 2.05 LPA | INR 4.56 LPA |
| Marine Geologist | INR 5.35 LPA | INR 7.86 LPA |
| Lecturer | INR 4.80 LPA | INR 7.20 LPA |
Source: Payscale & salaryexpert
BSc Hons Job Sectors
Based on the specialization and subjects selected, students can find jobs and employment opportunities in one of the following job sectors:
| Biotechnology Firms | Agriculture Industry | Chemical Industry |
| Research and Development | Colleges & Schools | Industrial Laboratories |
| Animal Husbandry | Forest Services | Geological Survey Departments |
| Research Firms | Space Research Institutes | Government Agencies |
BSc Top Companies
Students can find relevant jobs and start their professional or research career in one of the following companies and agencies which recruit BSc Hons students:
| Name of the Company | Average Salary for BSc Hons |
|---|---|
| Accenture | INR 4 LPA |
| IBM | INR 3 LPA |
| Genpact | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Cognizant | INR 4 LPA |
| Capgemini | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Novozymes | INR 4.2 LPA |
| Novo Nordisk | INR 3.8 LPA |
BSc Government Jobs
Many students prefer to find employment in the government sector after completing their BSc Hons course, hence they start preparing for major entrance exams such as UGC NET, CSIR NET, ICAR NET, among others.
After clearing one of these exams, they get employed as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in one of the research institutes after applying with a valid qualification.
Top Research Institutes in India:
| Indian Institute of Science | TIFR | JNCASR |
| NIPER | IISER | NCCS |
| Bose Institute | CCMB | IGIB |
| DRDO | ISRO | ONGC |
Some of the common job positions in government sector after completing BSc Hons course are:
| Technical Assistant | Assistant Registrar |
| Marketing Officer | Senior Project Associate |
| Scientist | Field Data Collector |
| Young Professional | Project Technician |
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