Career

M.Sc. Chemistry course allows candidates to get specialized in diverse areas of Chemistry (Agricultural Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, etc). They can also seek jobs in their selected area of study. Both public as well as private sector firms recruit candidates for their varied operations. Those who are interested to work out side India, can work with better compensation packages. As application of chemistry is needed in almost all industrial firms, one can find various job openings in corporate sector. Chemist is one of the common job profiles for these graduates. The main responsibility of these professionals is to find out the chemical composition of a substance, its chemical characteristics, its behavior in chemical reactions, and so on. Those who are interested in teaching profession can build up a strong career in educational sector. Dabur, Ranbaxy, Hindustan Lever, etc are some of the major private sector firms that recruit chemistry graduates. Various Governmental firms are also in demand of candidates who have done a M.Sc. in chemistry. They can apply for jobs arising in all the above-mentioned areas operating in government sector. In chemical industry the candidate can apply for jobs in drug manufacturing, in quality checking, etc. Academics are another area where chemistry graduates can build up a lucrative career. Those with NET qualification can apply for permanent job positions in government colleges. Pharmaceutical industries, Oil and Petroleum companies are other field where the candidate can seek job vacancies. They can work as Analytical Chemist, Production Chemist, Research & Development Manager, Biomedical Chemist, Industrial Research Scientist, Materials Technologist, Quality Controller and Production Officer in Pharmaceutical Companies. The degree holders can get jobs in Petrochemical Industry, Plastic Manufacturing Units, Chemical Manufacturers, Food Processing Firms, Textile Industries, Patent Law Firms, Space Exploration Agencies, Ceramics Industry and Paper Industry. The possible employment areas where one can find job opportunities are mentioned below: R&D Materials Research Medical and Biomedical Research Manufacturing and Processing Units Material Testing Laboratories Waste-water Plant Oil and Petroleum Companies Pharmaceutical Companies Biotechnology / nanotechnology Chemical Industry Chemicals Manufacturing Companies Cosmetics and perfumery Education Sector Forensic Crime Research Food Processing Health Care Refineries