How is life science in NIT rourkela and what are the job opportunities?

MSc in Life Science MSc at NIT Rourkela is a pure science branch and therefore the opportunities offered to its graduate are usually research-oriented. The department has witnessed a major increase in the intake for the MSc course. This in itself is proof of the improving demand in the field. A number of PhD scholars have bagged international scholarships and fellowships including Fulbright Fellowship, Marie Curie Fellowship, and the Erasmus Mundus Fellowship. The research enthusiastic faculty as well as students can be seen working on huge research-based projects.

The department has a top-notch infrastructure with many new well-equipped labs on the way to help in the research activities. Graduates of NIT Rourkela are offered a plethora of job opportunities to choose from.

• Working in research and development in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, 
• Working in academia, government, or non-profit organizations. 
• Pursuing further education in order to qualify for more specialized roles, such as medical and dental professions.
• Joining a firm or a company that deals with upcoming new emerging fields of biotechnology 

In all, the branch may not seem very promising in terms of placement as of now but the passionate students and faculty will surely bring about a huge change that will help the upcoming batches to pursue their desired career path.