M.Sc. in Bioinformatics Scope

Can you tell me about the job opportunities or scope after completing M.Sc. in Bioinformatics as I want to take admission in it?

[Raman Vij]

M.Sc in Bioinformatics is a Post Graduate course which focuses on the various aspects of Bioinformatics that makes use of Computer Science and Information Technology in Biological and Medical fields.

Job Opportunities

Applications Analyst
Bio-analytics
Bioinformatics Computing Consultant
Bioinformatics Java Developer
Bioinformatics Research Analyst
Bioinformatics Research Scientist
Bioinformatics Specialist
Clinical Pharmacologist
Computational Chemist
Data Mining In charge
Database Designer / Administrator
Database Maintenance Manager
Information Developer
Marketing Department
Pharmacogenomics
Programmer
Proteomics
Sequence Analyst
System Analyst
Systems Engineer
Technical Support

Private Sector Jobs after M.Sc in Bioinformatics
Private sector provides a lot of job types for M.Sc in Bioinformatics degree holder. They are offered attractive remuneration as well. Some of the firms recruiting aspirants in this field include the following:

GVK Biosciences
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
Biscon
Strand Life Sciences
Celera Genomics
Ranbaxy
AstraZeneca Research Centre
Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Avestha Gengraine Technologies Private Limited
CuraGen

Government Sector Jobs after M.Sc in Bioinformatics

Government sector too provides a lot of career opportunities for them. They can get into such firms by passing various exams conducted by PSC, SSC and also UPSC. Top firms recruiting aspirants in this field include the following:

Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Indian Institute of Spices Research

Job Prospects Abroad after M.Sc in Bioinformatics

Aspirants who have completed M.Sc in Bioinformatics degree are of great demand in most of the foreign countries too. They can work in a broad variety of work profiles. They can get a lot of certification courses there which are required for various work profiles there. They can get good experience to various new enterprises there that enables them to attain great heights in the industry and career too.