BSc in Life Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Life Sciences is a 3-year undergraduate degree that explains the diverse species of plants and animals. This course also involves the processes of change from molecular to cellular life in various organisms thus providing a golden opportunity for experimentation. It provides immense benefits like computation, speaking and writing, critical and analytical thinking, microscopic and inferential skills, making you capable of working for long hours. Moreover, after completion of the course, you can be an expert by pursuing further higher studies in Life Sciences like an MSc., M.Phil., and PhD, or MSc. in Biotechnology or even an MBA. BSc Life Sciences is also popular because it has better employment opportunities in various fields. Keep reading to know more about BSc Life Sciences like eligibility requirements, top colleges in India and abroad!

Name of the course	Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences
Eligibility criteria	10+2 with science stream
Duration	3 years
Admission procedure	Entrance exams and merit-based admissions
Examination type	Semester-system
Average course fees	INR 3000 to INR 1 Lakh
Further options	MSc in Life Sciences

Syllabus

There are 6 semesters in 3 years for the course of BSc Life sciences. Here is the syllabus for each semester.

Semester 1

Applied Biology	Biotechnology
Bioinformatics	Cell Biology
Development Physiology	—

Semester 2

Biostatistics	Biodiversity- Plants
Development Biology	Biodiversity- Animals

Semester 3

Genetic Engineering	Environmental Science
Ecology	Diversity of Cryptogams
Animal Tissue Culture	—

Semester 4

Evolution	Environment Management
Plant Tissue Culture	Food, Nutrition and Health

Semester 5

Inorganic Chemistry	Molecular Biology
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems	Taxonomy and Anatomy

Semester 6

Genetics and Genomics	Organic and Physical Chemistry
Introduction to Medical Diagnostics	Mathematics for Life Sciences
Physics	—

Also Read: BSc Subjects

Top Universities for BSc Life Sciences Abroad 

Here is a list of some of the best universities for BSc Life Sciences to take admission along with their QS World Rankings.

Name of the Universities	Country	QS World Ranking
University of Toronto	Canada	26
The University of British Columbia	Canada	46
University of Alberta	Canada	126
Harvard University	USA	5
Northeastern University	USA	362
Memorial University of Newfoundland	UK	701-750
Arizona State University	USA	216
Ludwig Maximilians University Munich	Germany	64
University of Greenwich	UK	751-800
University of Waterloo	Canada	166

Top College for BSc Life Sciences In India

If you are looking forward to taking admission to the best colleges in India then here is a list of colleges to help you. 

Name of the Colleges	Location	1st Year Tuition Fee
Miranda House	New Delhi, Delhi NCR	₹19,800
Loyola College	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹16,790
Hansraj College	New Delhi, Delhi NCR	₹24,515
Presidency College	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹1,270
Kirorimal College	New Delhi, Delhi NCR	₹14,595
St. Xavier’s College	Mumbai, Maharashtra	₹7,187
Ramjas College	New Delhi, Delhi NCR	₹14,610
Sri Venkateswara College – Delhi	New Delhi, Delhi NCR	₹14,555
Kalinga University	Raipur, Chhattisgarh	₹80,250
Stella Maris College	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹22,895

Eligibility Criteria

To take admission in colleges in India you must qualify the following criterion:

• You must have completed 10+2 schooling from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks. 
• You must have Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects in higher secondary.
• The admission is on the basis of merit and entrance exams.
• Many Institutions take their own entrance exams and the admissions are given on the basis of scores and academic records.
• Moreover, these cut off lists are provided by the institutions.
• For the SC/ST/OBC or differently-abled categories, there is a relaxation of 5% of marks.
• If you have a Letter of recommendation then it can also be a favourable factor for your admission.

Also Read: BSc Courses List

Application Process

When applying for a BSc in Life Sciences course abroad, you have to consider several factors. These include the application process specified by your college, the visa process of your country, and various other details.

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Job Prospects and Salary

Another reason why many students choose BSc Life Sciences is that it enables you to pursue various jobs with high salary thus adding experience. Popular job profiles and the average salary are given below:

Job Profile	Description	Average Salary Package
Pathologist	You need to probe bodies and body tissues, analyse the causes and effects of disease or injury and are required to advise on the appropriate patient care.	INR 10 Lakhs
Food Scientist	You are required to probe the techniques and principles behind food processing and manufacturing.	INR 7.50 Lakhs
Scientific/Journal Writer	You are required to Write and proofread scientific articles or journals by analysis of complex scientific theories and processes.	INR 4.22 Lakhs
Veterinarian	This job is a medical specialist who provides healthcare services, including medicine and surgery, to all kinds of animals.	INR 5.04 Lakhs
Biochemist	Probe the biochemical processes up to the molecular level and elucidate the standing problems in the food processing and agricultural industries.	INR 3.05 Lakhs

Also Read

• BSc Zoology
• BSc Biology
• BSc Microbiology
• BSc Ecology
• Bsc Molecular Biology

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