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With just 6 months left for the class 12 board exam across India, it is time to look at various undergraduate courses available. For science students, whether PCM (Physics Chemistry Math) or PCB (Physics Chemistry Biology), one option is pursuing a BSc course in their chosen field. What is a BSc course? Well, this is a degree given to students who complete three or four years of study in different science subjects. In this article, we will answer all your questions such as whether a BSc is a bachelor’s degree, the subjects under it, as well as the criteria for admission in leading colleges and universities.
BSc full form is Bachelor of Science. The term “Bachelor” is derived from the Latin word “baccalaureus” which came from the Medieval Latin word "baccalarius," which initially referred to a young man of low rank or a vassal. However, in an educational context, it soon came to mean students who had completed their initial studies and were entitled to teach or proceed to higher levels of study.
The first BSc degree was offered by the University of London in 1830, which soon spread to other educational institutes like the University of Michigan in the USA in 1855. With the expansion of the British Education System in India, the three main universities established by them started offering BSc in various subjects, the University of Calcutta being the first. At first, there were only four BSc subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
After Independence, the Government of India aimed to produce competent graduates in different science and technology fields who could drive the economy and modernize India. The 1970s and 80s saw a rise in BSc subject lists from the initial main four subjects with the introduction of subjects like Biotechnology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and more. With the liberation in the 90s and the rapid globalization, India saw a boom in private universities that offered the latest science subjects especially those related to computer science and IT.
The latest push is towards interdisciplinary subjects and pushes for new specializations like BSc. in Applied AI and Data Science.
When you go for a BSc in your chosen subject, you learn in-depth about that subject. As part of your BSc course, you will learn about their main principles and their applications in the real world. The most popular subjects for BSc include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Environmental Science. There are new subjects that have come up in the last few years like BSc in Applied AI and Data Science that are fast gaining popularity. At the end of your undergraduate course, you will find yourself with skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Many reputable colleges and universities offer internship programs at the end of their BSc courses depending on the subject. Those who want to better their job prospects go for an MSc in specialized subjects related to their undergraduate subjects.
Along with these fundamental science subjects, your BSc course will also include your specialization subjects. You will learn the theory of the subjects, advanced topics, and application of the theories in your chosen field.
All BSc subjects will have laboratory sessions. This is where you learn how to apply the scientific theories you learned practically. You will have to do experiments, learn how to gather data from it, analysis of the data, and also to write reports on the results of these experiments. Developing relevant laboratory skills for your chosen field is a very important aspect of your BSc program.
BSc is a very preferred undergraduate course in India. That is because the job prospects after doing a BSc and other avenues are very large and diverse. Here is a quick guide on the benefits of taking BSc as your bachelor course.
The fields of study under BSc programs are vast and varied. From Zoology to Geology, there are many BSc subjects to choose from. There are now even interdisciplinary subjects that can be taken by not only students from Science backgrounds in Class 12 but also those from Humanities or Commerce backgrounds.
During BSc programs, students learn to do research by themselves, which is a great skill to learn. This gives them an added advantage when they go for their chosen field of work or study after their BSc course.
The way the BSc course is taught helps students gain problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and critical thinking. All these come in handy no matter what kind of career they want to pursue.
Depending on the specialization subjects of your BSc course, you can find jobs in such diverse fields as healthcare, research, pharmaceutical, information technology, education, and more. New courses like BSc. in Applied AI and Data Science from Futurense are poised to be the most in-demand jobs in coming decades.
Apart from having great career prospects, an undergraduate degree in science will also open avenues for higher studies. Students can opt for an MSc and PhD in their chosen subjects. One can have greeted job prospects once they complete a Master's or PhD in their field.
The best thing about BSc is that the subject list for students to choose from keeps changing from time to time. As new technologies emerge, so does the corresponding undergraduate course. Take for example our undergraduate course BSc in Applied AI and Data Science done in partnership with IIT Jodhpur. This is a comparatively new undergraduate course that has come up in the last five years or so with the rise of AI and the importance of data science in all aspects of our society. Hence if you have that science temperament, you have a lot of choices from courses that are traditional to new ones that will be important in the next few decades. Here is a quick guide on different streams under BSc.
The subjects taught under this kind of BSc are fundamental to the field of science. The focus of the course is on core principles, theories, and knowledge that can be used in any applied science field. The subjects are:
These are the subjects that are associated with all things living and life processes. There is a huge demand in this category as new fields emerge that combine life science subjects with other disciplines like Biotechnology. The BSc subjects under this category include:
The subjects under this list are comparatively new, especially environmental science. With the world understanding the effects of Global warming, the study of Earth, its natural phenomena, and the different environment has become all the more important. This field has BSc courses in:
This is a field in BSc that makes you ready for a career just after graduation because the subjects deal with using scientific knowledge for practical applications. The course includes both theoretical and practical knowledge and classes. This field is best for those who love to experiment and tinker with machines. The BSc subject list for this field includes subjects like:
If biology and medicine have always been your favorite subjects, then a BSc in this field will be great for you. The demand for graduates from the subjects under this category is huge not only in India but worldwide as healthcare is one of the most important industries in any country. The subjects under this category are:
If you are looking for a subject that will have a great future after your undergraduate course, then this field is the one you should be looking at. As the name suggests, subjects in this field have emerged in the last five years or so, but their importance will be felt in the coming decades. In a way, they are the new frontier in studies as they include subjects from various streams. The focus of the subjects is on real-world problems, innovation, and making the students ready for the future. The subjects are:
Among these, AI and Data Science are perhaps the most important ones. A BSc course in any or both is good not just for your choice of subject after class 12 but also for professionals who want to go up in their career. In this regard, Futurense Uni- BSc in Applied AI and Data Science is perfect because our courses are done in partnership with IIT Jodhpur, one of the top 30 premier institutions in India.
This is again another stream of BSc that combines subjects from both Science and Humanities streams in class 12. They are mainly the study of human nature and society with a scientific emphasis. The subjects under this are:
So, these are the you will find in most colleges offering BSc courses. In addition to the core subjects specific to each BSc program, English is often included as a mandatory subject in most BSc courses.
Let’s now see the eligibility criteria for BSc courses in India. The criteria are often set by the colleges or the universities under which the colleges fall. Here is a general guide on admission criteria:
Many colleges in India now consider your NEET score as their entrance exam score, especially for Life Science courses. Some colleges may also have their entrance exam while some states in India have state-level entrance exams for BSc courses in colleges and universities in the state. Generally, both the academic qualifications and passing the entrance exam are considered when allocating seats in different BSc courses in a college or university.
The BSc admission procedure in India generally starts in July/August as most board exam results are published around this time. The publication of NEET results is also important regarding when you can start applying for your BSc course. The steps to get admitted are:
Application: As the results for major Class 12 exams are announced, most colleges start accepting applications from qualified candidates. Most colleges allow online applications nowadays, and you may have to pay for the form and processing fee. Colleges will have a cut-off mark on both the total score of the student in Class 12 as well as the core subject and students with marks above that are only eligible to apply.
Entrance exam: Once you have completed the application, and if you qualify, you may further be called for an entrance exam. Generally, the questions are based on the core subjects they are applying for.
Merit-based Selection: Those colleges that don’t have entrance exams, take into consideration student’s class 12 board exam results and publish a list of successful candidates according to their scores.
Counseling: Some colleges and universities have a further step where eligible students are called for a counseling session to make sure the candidates are a good fit for their college.
Documentation verification: The submitted documents are verified. Candidates have to produce their original copies for this step.
Payment of fees: The last step of admission includes payment of fees.
Many times, students from the interior of the country, especially two-tier and three-tier cities miss out on studying BSc in emerging fields like AI or Data Science because their local colleges don’t have it. Then some students can’t go out of their home town or even pursue full-time BSc courses. Our BS/BSc in Applied AI and Data Science, offered in partnership with IIT Jodhpur, provides students with a premier opportunity to excel in this promising field. The BSc course details are created by eminent professors and experts in these fields, and we have regular assessments through quizzes and assignments.
Key Highlights:
BSc as your undergraduate course has a very promising future, if you choose the subjects according to your strengths. You also need to see the prospects of the subject and the demand in the job market, if you want to pursue a career after your graduation. Hope this article helps you understand what a BSc course is and what subjects you can study.
BSc stands for Bachelor of Science. It is a degree given to students who complete 3 or 4 years of the course in their chosen field. The term “Bachelor” comes from the Medieval Latin term “baccalaureus” which means a student who has completed the first stage of studying in a college. It also meant an apprentice who had gained some proficiency in their chosen field. As for Science, it is called so because any course under it will have all or some of the core Science subjects of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.
Any student who has completed their Class 12 board exam can go for BSc subjects. Most courses are meant for students coming from the Science stream, while some can be studied by those coming from a Humanities background, or even a Commerce background.
BSc course duration is most often 3 years with some being 4 years.
Yes, we at Futurense are happy to announce that we have a BSc in Applied AI and Data Science from IIT Jodhpur, one of the most emerging BSc subjects right now.
After completing your undergraduate study in BSc, you can try out job opportunities in your chosen field. Some BSc subjects have more market demand than others. For those who love to study, can select a good university that offers an MSc in their chosen field of study.A BSc degree can serve as a foundation for further studies at the MSc level.
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“Talking about building teams, I feel Futurense is playing a crucial role in it by providing tech talent that fits like the perfect piece in the jigsaw puzzle.”
“Stepping beyond the traditional way of hiring resources, training them, and then deploying them to me is one of the best processes that Futurense has.”
“Worked at a very low-paying job but couldn’t complain as my skills were not up to the mark. Futurense saved me with their “get paid to learn” model.”
“Honestly, I was sceptical at first. But the Tech Talk series changed my mind.. And I couldn’t have done any better than with Futurense!”
