Scope M Sc Health Sciences

Can you tell me about the scope of M Sc in Health Sciences in India as I am planning to take admission in it?

[Quick Sam]

Health Sciences touches on many aspects of society, so you can pursue a career in lots of different areas. With brilliant analytical skills, a comprehensive overview of the healthcare system and specialized knowledge and skills, one is a valuable asset to many employers in the healthcare sector.

Your job prospects after your Master’s include:
Researcher at a university, TNO (Applied Research Institute) or RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment)
Health insurance policy officer with a health insurer
Sickness prevention policy officer at a branch of the Municipal Health Services
Communication advisor on health issues
Manager at a work activity centre or healthcare institution
Epidemiologist
Health advisor for an NGO
Consultant

M.Sc. Health Science Job Types
Health & Public Services Lead
Manager - Public Health
Public Relation Officer
Head - Public Affair
Health Advisory Staff
Head-Human Health Marketing
Medical Officer - Health Centre
Teachers & Professor
Research Scientist

Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.

Researchers can earn a decent salary from the beginning of their career. Science graduates from different areas as a trainee can expect an income of Rs. Rs. 15, 000- Rs. 20, 000 every month.

Skilled professionals can seek employment in these areas such as in bioinformatics, food industry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, research institutes and in water conservation.

There are lots of job opportunities available in India as well as in foreign countries.

Institutes Offering M.Sc. - Health Sciences

Center For Social Medicine - M.Sc.Rural Health

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Distance Education - Master of Science in Clinical Research Regulatory Affairs

I am interested in knowing the various job profiles which are available after completing the Master’s program as well as some higher study options available?

[Shaleen]

Health Sciences touches on many aspects of society, so you can pursue a career in lots of different areas. With excellent analytical skills, a comprehensive overview of the healthcare system and specialized knowledge and skills, you will be a valuable asset to many employers in the healthcare sector.

The Masters offers different specialization which one can opt such as:
Policy and Organisation of Health Care
Prevention and Public Health
Infectious Diseases and Public Health
Nutrition and Health
International Public Health

The job prospects after the Master’s course include:

Researcher at a university, TNO (Applied Research Institute) or RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment)
Health insurance policy officer with a health insurer
Sickness prevention policy officer at a branch of the Municipal Health Services
Communication advisor on health issues
Manager at a work activity centre or healthcare institution
Epidemiologist
Health advisor for an NGO
Consultant

Further Studies option:
After completing the Master’s programme in Health Sciences, on can also decide to continue the higher studies at a more advanced level.
The options includes post-doctorate courses at the Netherlands School of Primary Care Research (CaRe) or the Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES).