Courses After 12th Science Biology

Education is the key to success. It is one of the most important aspects of building a good career apart from hard work.

For a successful career, the students roam here and there, especially after 12^th with a number of suggestions, which makes them puzzled. So, proper counseling is very necessary in order to opt for the best option.

Although all the subjects are equally valuable, there is one subject which has endless options for students. Science offers endless career choices with the advantage of switching over to humanities and commerce options as well.

Science stream is generally categorized with PCM (with mathematics) and PCB (with biology). The below mentioned are the courses available for biology group after 12th.

List of Courses After 12^th Science Biology

Small detailed information could help the student to understand the type and nature of the course and choose accordingly.

MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

The basic course or qualification required to become doctor and duration for this course is 5½ years with the academic session of 4½ and one year for an internship.

BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery

To be a dentist, this 5-year long course including one year for an internship must be completed.

B.Sc Nursing – Bachelor of Science Nursing

This course is for the person interested in the nursing field. The duration is 3-4 year consisting of theoretical classes and practical training.

B. Pharma – Bachelor of Pharmacy

To be a licensed chemist in India, one must have this degree of 4 years completed.

Pharma D – Doctor of Pharmacy

An advanced course than B. Pharma, this course is of 6 years.

BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

This 5½ years long course, earns the person the title of doctor (Ayurveda) dealing with the concept of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic medicine.

BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery

This 5½ years long course makes the person Doctor dealing with homeopathic medicines and practices.

BUMS – Bachelor of Unani medicine and surgery

The 5½ years long course dealing with treatment using Unani system of healing.

BPT (Physiotherapy) – Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Deals with massages and treatment of patients suffering injuries from accidents. This is a 4½ year duration course.

B. V. SC & A. H. – Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry

Doctors for animals. This is 5 years long course.

BOT – Bachelor of occupational therapy

This 4½ year course deals with treating patients suffering from physical, mental, emotional and neurological issues.

BASLP – Bachelor of Audiology Speech-Language Pathology

This 5-year long program deals with the treatment of hearing issues and speech therapy.

Courses Available with NEET

NEET is the entrance exam conducted for PCB students for entrance to the following exams: MBBS, BDS, BUMS, BHMS, and BAMS.

B. Sc Courses After 12^th science Biology

Talking about B. Sc. Courses apart from nursing, there are other courses available, as mentioned below:

• B. Sc. Biochemistry
• B. Sc. Biology
• B. Sc. Physics
• B. Sc. Chemistry
• B. Sc. Environmental Science
• B. Sc. Biotechnology
• B. Sc. Occupational Therapy
• B. Sc. Physiotherapy
• B. Sc. Radiology
• B. Sc. Bioinformatics
• B. Sc. Anthropology
• B. Sc. Microbiology
• B. Sc. Zoology
• B. Sc. Forensic Science
• B. Sc. Agriculture
• B. Sc. Pathology
• B. Sc. Speech Therapy
• B. F. Sc. Fisheries and Science
• B. Sc. Horticulture
• B. Sc. Genetics
• B. Sc. Health Science and Nutrition
• B. Sc. Sports Science
• B. Sc. Audiology
• B. Sc. Botany

Other Courses – Paramedical and Diploma

There are some courses dealing with diagnosis technology, medical lab technology, and radiology. Such courses are known as paramedical courses. The below are some of the career options available after 12^th science biology:

• B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology
• B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology
• B.Sc. in Radiography and Medical Imaging
• B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology
• B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Technology
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• B.Sc. in Speech Therapy
• BASLP Course
• B.Sc. in Audiology
• B.Sc. in Anaesthesia Technology
• B.Sc. in Audiology and Speech Therapy
• B.Sc. in Optometry
• Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT)
• Diploma in X-Ray Technology
• Diploma in Radiography and Medical Imaging
• Diploma in ECG Technology
• Diploma in Dialysis Technology
• Diploma in Medical Record Technology
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
• Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
• Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Diploma in Anaesthesia Technology
• Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
• Diploma in Sanitary Inspector
• Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (DHLS)
• Diploma in Dental Hygienist
• Diploma in Audiometry Technician
• Diploma in Audiology and Speech Therapy
• X-Ray/Radiology Assistant (or Technician)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Operation Theatre Assistant
• Nursing Care Assistant (Certificate)
• ECG Assistant
• Dental Assistant
• Ophthalmic Assistant
• CT Scan Technician
• Dialysis Technician
• MRI Technician

Some of the diploma courses for PCB students are as below:

• GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery)
• ANM (Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery)
• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Diploma in Dairy Technology
• Diploma in Yoga Education

Career Choices – Research Areas

Well, there is no limitation on the research areas in medical line. If the research area is being opted for the career, then one topic must be selected as per one’s interest. It could also be considered as one of the best options for higher studies. Although, biology is a very vast subject, below are some of the topics advised:

• Behavior
• Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Computational Biology
• Conservation Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Ecology
• Evolution
• Genetics
• Marine Biology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Neurobiology
• Physiology
• Plant Biology
• Population Biology

Job Opportunities

The successful career makes sense if we have a good job with handsome earning. The job sector is categorized into government and private jobs.

Government Job Options

• Civil services
• Armed forces
• Teaching
• Government hospitals
• Police
• Railway
• SSC exam
• Banking sector

Private Job Options

• Private Hospitals
• Lab technician
• CSL Limited
• Private Bank and Insurance companies
• Teaching
• Independent researcher

Scope of Biology

Biology is the subject with no limitations. Hence it has very vast opportunities as mentioned. So, one should not consider medical field associating to doctor or nurse only.

Choose wisely, live well.

Plan today and live tomorrow.