The Science stream is one of the esteemed choices of learning in India. Traditionally, it was understood that students who take up this particular stream, was confined broadly only to two career options, i.e., Medical and Engineering.

The core subjects included in this stream are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science. Any student who wishes to go for either Medical or Engineering will have to have these subjects at 10+2 level. Students who take up Science after their 10th can easily go for higher education in fields like Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Dental Science, Cytology, Pharmaceuticals, Space Exploration and many more.

In a world where technology is moving ahead with the fastest speed, involvement in Science stream will help students contribute to the betterment of society. There are a number of courses that students can take up after getting admitted to the Science stream.

As mentioned above, students of the Science stream has to undergo two major levels of formal education. They are as follows:

1. Undergraduate courses
2. Postgraduate courses

1. Undergraduate Courses

Undergraduate courses are taken immediately after passing out 10+2 level. Students, as per their choice, select their subjects and complete their graduation after 3 years. Let us understand the various undergraduate courses that the Science stream has to offer:

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biology is a 3-year undergraduate program that primarily teaches about the five principles of Biology. And they are- cell theory, evolution, genetics, homeostasis and energy. It gives an understanding of the relationship of organisms with their environment.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Physics

Bachelor of Science in Physics is a 3-year undergraduate program. This subject mainly deals with the properties related to Physics like energy, time and space, electricity, force, mass, energy and everything that comprises the functioning of the universe.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Chemistry

This is a physical science course that stretches up to 3 years that studies every chemical process involved on Earth. It teaches about matter, atoms, molecules, crystals etc. and also includes concepts of energy and entropy.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Mathematics

This is the study of quantity, structure, shape and change. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics is a 3-year undergraduate-level course that helps students build a strong foundation in order to pursue any other professional degree for higher studies.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Statistics

Bachelor of Science in Statistics is a 3-year undergraduate program that deals with the collection, meaningful segregation and interpretation of the collected data. Various methods of conducting surveys, the tools to analyse data for sampling, etc. are taught in this course.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Criminology

This 3-year undergraduate program specialises in the criminal justice system which includes deviance, crime, public order, procedures in the system and criminal actions. This is a professional course designed to understand the various aspects and measures to judge a crime.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Zoology

This subject is related to biology but specifically to the animal kingdom. This 3-year undergraduate program deals with the study of the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits and distribution of animals, both living and extinct.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Botany

Botany is the study of plant life. This 3-year undergraduate program helps to create an understanding, specifically related to plant life. It teaches about the structure, growth, metabolism and the various biological changes going on in the plant life. 

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Electronics

Bachelor of Arts in Electronics is a 3-year undergraduate program that teaches the fundamentals related to electrical circuits such as transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits and diodes. It provides understanding related to everything that is linked with electronics. 

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Sociology

This is a 3-year undergraduate program which can be taken up by any student coming from any stream. Speaking of B.Sc Sociology, it covers all the aspects related to society and the understanding of how the variants of society affect the citizens of a nation.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc) Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a 3-year undergraduate program that deals with the human mind. It also teaches to deal with the reactions and behaviour of a person due to some change in the human mind and personality.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Philosophy

This 3-year undergraduate program deals with logic and reasoning methods. Some may be analytical while some practical. Every logic given to reasoning is always real, present and relevant to the ongoing issue.

• Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) Physiology

This is the study of the human body, the various organs and the tiny cells and tissues. This 3-year undergraduate program deals with different ways to deal with the functioning and working of the human body.

1. Postgraduate Programs

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Biology

Master of Science in Biology is a 2-year postgraduate level program that specifically studies the detailed relationship of the living organism. The anatomy, the cell formation and functioning, all are included within the course structure of this subject.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Physics

Master in Physics is a postgraduate degree that is obtained after completing 2 years of extensive study. The main goal of this subject is to study everything that falls under this universe. Concepts like how light travels, how sound travels, how electricity travels, all come within the scope of Physics.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry

This postgraduate degree in Chemistry is all about understanding the universe and the chemical components related to it. It is a 2-year degree program, that entitles the various concepts of chemistry in an extensive and detailed manner.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Mathematics

Mathematics is much more than only calculations. It is, in fact, a detailed analysis of the understanding of the calculations of earth and its components. This 2-year postgraduate degree enables students to take up any other related courses that required quantitative research.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Statistics

Master of Science in Statistics gives a detailed insight into the subject. This 2-year advanced course teaches students to interpret data through probability and permutation. Courses are not only for academic purposes, but they also teach us to imply the same in our regular lives as well.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Criminology

Master of Science in Criminology is a completely different course which is in great demand. Subjects related to this course are sociology, political science, history, psychology or any other subject relevant to criminology. It is a 2-year extensive program.

•  Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Zoology

This 2-year Masters course in Zoology gives a detailed analysis and study on animal life, which may be either living or even those which are extinct. It teaches about the minute reasons for the change in the animal body and also helps in conducting research for higher studies.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Botany

Master of Science in Botany provides a dynamic and detailed study of plant life. This is a 2-year postgraduate program that studies the extensive variety of biological disciplines, including algae, plants and fungi.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Electronics

Master of Science in Electronics is a 2-year advanced postgraduate program that gives a clear knowledge and practicality of electronics. It teaches the technicalities of operating an electronic gadget and also the ways and means to mend it if gets damaged.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Sociology

This postgraduate degree of 2-years primarily deals with the understanding of society and its changing scenarios. The development, change, and ways to combat the societal norms are al discussed in this course.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Psychology

Master of Science in Psychology is also a subject that can be opted by any student of any stream. This 2-year course helps to understand the human mind, its behaviour and tactics to deal with a human being. 

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Philosophy

This is a 2-year postgraduate program that specifically deals with the advanced learning of logic and reasoning. It studies the human reasonings and also the values, mind, language, knowledge and existence. It helps to resolve issues with logic.

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Physiology

Master of Science in Physiology is a 2-year extensive program that deals with the science of the functions and mechanisms that work within a living system. Passing the graduate-level course, this advanced degree gives a detailed explanation of all the mentioned topics.

Getting a good job is what students yearn for after completing their studies. And most of the colleges and universities do fulfil that dream by conducting placements for renowned companies and industries and that too for different job roles. Some of the fields where students from Science stream get placed are as follows:

1. Agriculture Industry
2. Forestry
3. Diagnostic Laboratories
4. Oil Industry
5. Biotechnology Industry
6. Environmental Management and Conservation and many more

Following are the career opportunities that a student from Science stream can be entitled to:

1. Medical
2. Engineering
3. Forensic Science
4. Biotechnology
5. Textile
6. Zoology and many more

Listed below are the names of recruiters that give placements to Science students:

1. Tech Mahindra
2. FedEx
3. HCL
4. DigiCall
5. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
6. Punjab University and more

Students coming from a Science background has the following job options to choose from:

• Psychologist: Students pursuing B.Sc and M.Sc in Psychology can be a Psychologist. They help people to understand the human brain, its functioning and also the change in behaviour. People suffering from mental issues can also consult a Psychologist.
• Biochemist: Students who have a flair in finding solutions and have a science-oriented mind is fit for this job. They need to perform chemical experiments and techniques to deliver biological solutions. 
• Anthropologist: This job believes in applying the knowledge of the past and present to practical positions such as consultants, researchers or government workers. Relating the past with the present is what Anthropology is all about.
• Archaeologist: This practice is conducted through the excavation and analyzation of artefacts. An archaeologist tries to solve prehistoric and historic facts of humans through this method.
• Forensic Science Technician: Criminal investigations conducted towards a suspect comes under this category. They also specialise in forensic entomology, anthropology, engineering and more.
• Survey Researcher: The art of collecting data for a specified purpose is that a survey researcher has to do. They are employed by many colleges, universities, hospitals and other governmental organizations.  
• Environmental Science and Protection Technician: This job role is specified to a government job role who are in continuous monitoring of the environment and the changes leading to it. Their main goal is to keep the environment safe and clean.