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Career options after 12 for student of biology


Raghav swaroop 27th Jul, 2019
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shreya.adarsh97 Student Expert 27th Jul, 2019
Hello Aspirant
Glad to know that you are focussing on a secured career. As per your query, I would like you to know that there are nunerous options for a biology student in his/her career. Some of them are- MBBS, BDS, Microbiology, B.pharma, Biotechnology, Nursing, etc. Hope this answer helps you with your query. All the best.
aashitdua_6851558 Student Expert 27th Jul, 2019

Hey.

There is a vast area of courses and degrees that you can opt for after completion of your class 12th with Biology as a subject. It includes various career and employment opportunities. Here is a list and an over view regarding the various options that you have.

  •  MBBS-

Becoming a doctor after doing MBBS is one of the most sought after career options after 12th by a biology student. The total duration of the course is 5.5 years including internship too. Admission in all medical colleges is done through NEET whether government, private, deemed colleges expect two other entrances AIIMS and JIPMER.

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery - BDS  

BDS is also a very sought career option. It is a four year course and there will be compulsory 1 year internship too. The entrance test NEET can be taken  admission to dental colleges.

  • B.VSc or Bachelor of Veterinary Science

B.VSc is a degree for veterinary science. The duration for the same is 5 years. The career opportunities include employment in government as well as the private sector. Admission is done through NEET entrance exam.

  • BAMS- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.

BAMS is a professional medical course for Ayurvedic medicine.There are various opportunities to work under the hospital and healthcare administration, private practice etc the duration for the course is 5.5 years. NEET is the mode of admission for the same.

  • BHMS- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery

 BHMS is a graduate degree in Homeopathy. Duration of the cours is India. The duration for the same is 5.5 years. There are various specialization options available in this course like Homeopathic Pharmacy, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Skin etc

  • BUMS

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery  is an undergraduate degree programme which is related to Unani Medicine and Surgery. Duration of this course is 5.5 years. The course also includes 1 year of internship. The career options after BUMS includes working in government and private sectors. NEET is used as a mode of admission.

  • BPT or Bachelor of Physiotherapy

This is a degree in relation to Physiotherapy. The duration of course is 4.5 years which te course also includes 6 months of mandatory clinical internship. The career opportunities includes working in government hospitals, priavte hospitals, fitness centres, as a physiotherapists. 

Other courses that you can pursue after 12th from medical backgrond are as follows-

  • Biotechnology  
  • Bsc in Microbiology, Cardiovascular Technology ,Psychology, Zoology, Botony
  • Radiographic Assistant Rehabilitation Therapy
  • Respiratory Therapy 
  • Nutritionist and fitness 

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