Full Form of BSC

BSC Full Form

BSC stands for Bachelor of Science. In the field of science and research, B.Sc. is among the most common and preferable courses. There are many specializations in the course that a student can choose as per his/her interest. This makes the program very diverse. Those who want to be a scientist or want to make their career in research work can pursue this most basic 3 years program. There are various subjects in the curriculum. These subjects are based on the field of study that is opted by the student. This curriculum or course structure contains both theoretical and practical knowledge. It helps the students in getting an all-around science education.

Popular B.Sc. Branches

For students who have Physics, Chemical, and Maths (PCM) in 12^th:

B.Sc. Physics	B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Mathematics	B.Sc. Information Technology & Software
B.Sc. Instrumentation	B.Sc. Polymer Science
B.Sc. Computer Science	B.Sc. Physical Science
B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry	B.Sc. Electronics
B.Sc. Animation	B.Sc. Fashion Designing
B.Sc. Geography	B.Sc. Hospitality and Travel
B.Sc. Nautical Science	B.Sc. Interior Design
B.Sc. Hotel Management	B.Sc. Aeronautical Science
B.Sc. Aviation	B.Sc. Astrophysics
B.Sc. Audiology	B.Sc. Perfusion Technology

For students who have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in 12^th:

B.Sc. Biology	B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Nursing	B.Sc. Biotechnology
B.Sc. Agriculture and Dairy Science	B.Sc. Geology
B.Sc. Biological Science	B.Sc. Anthropology
B.Sc. Biomedical Science	B.Sc. Physiotherapy
B.Sc. Physical Science	B.Sc. Genetics
B.Sc. Occupational Therapy	B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
B.Sc. Botany	B.Sc. Horticulture
B.Sc. Forestry	B.Sc. Optometry
B.Sc. Environmental Science	B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics
B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science)	B.V.Sc. (Veterinary Science)
B.Sc. Food Technology	B.Sc. Forensic Science
B.Sc. Zoology	B.Sc. Home Science
B.Sc. Immunology	B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology

The students who have Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology (PCMB) in 12^th can opt for all these courses.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria required to pursue BSc may vary from university to university. But the basic criteria is that the candidate should be passed intermediate in Science stream from a recognized board and have a minimum aggregate percentage of 50-60%.

Popular B.Sc. Entrance Exams

Some popular B.Sc. entrance exams in the country are:

• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Aptitude Test  (IISER AT)
• Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test (BHU UET)
• Madhya Pradesh Pre-Agricultural Test (MP PAT)
• Indian Council of Agriculture Research, All India Entrance Examination Admission for Under Graduate ICAR (AIEEA-UG)
• Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Exam (AMUEE)
• Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test (PAU CET)

Required Skillset

BSc is the most common course for those candidates who want to build their careers in the field of science. A basic skill set that the candidate must have to pursue BSc include:

• Problem-solving skills
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Experimental skills
• Observation skills
• Scientific skills
• Logical skills

Course Curriculum

Some of the most popular subjects in which a student pursues B.Sc. are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. These are also the core subjects of B.Sc. Program in which all major subjects of science are included. Here, an overview of all these subjects is given:

PHYSICS COURSE CURRICULUM
Mechanics	Electricity and Magnetism
Technical Writing & Communication in English	Microprocessors & Computer Programming
Oscillations & Waves	Thermal Physics
Mathematical Analysis & Statistics	Numerical Analysis
Quantum Mechanics and Applications	Atomic and Molecular Physics
Statistical Mechanics	Solid State Physics
Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics	Elements of Modern Physics
Mathematical Physics	Waves and Optics
Chemistry	Digital Systems and Applications
Digital Electronics	Mathematics
Optics	Electronic Devices
Electromagnetic Theory	Nuclear & Particle Physics
Mechanics and Wave Motion	Analog Systems and Applications

CHEMISTRY COURSE
Inorganic Chemistry
Periodic Properties	Chemical Bonding
p-block Elements	Atomic Structure
s-block Elements	Chemistry of Noble Gasses
Organic Chemistry
Alkenes, Cycloalkanes, Dienes, and Alkynes	Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds
Mechanism of Organic Reactions	Structure and Bonding
Arenes and Aromaticity	Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
Alkyl and Aryl Halides	—
Physical Chemistry
Solid States	Liquid State
Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis	Mathematical Concepts
Colloidal States	Gaseous State
Computers	—

MATHEMATICS COURSE CURRICULUM
Mechanics	Algebra
Differential Equations	Abstract Algebra
Data Structures and Operating Systems	Linear Programming and its Applications
Complex Analysis	Numerical Analysis
Vector Analysis	Real Analysis
Calculus	Analytical Solid Geometry
Sequences & Series of Real Numbers	Ring Theory and Linear Algebra
Basic Statistics & Probabilities	Matrices
Theory of Functions	Discrete Mathematics

Career Options

Research analyst	Lecturers
Researcher	Chemist
Education consultant	Teachers
Enumerator	Scientist
Drug safety associate	Counsellor
Scientific assistant	Technical writer/editor
Biostatistician	Clinical Research Manager
Anesthesiologist	Plant biochemist
Laboratory technician	Pharmacist

Job Profiles

Top Recruiters

Some of the companies that hire a BSc graduate are as under:

• Google,
• Verizon,
• Wipro,
• Cipla,
• Reliance Industries Limited,
• Gujarat Fluorochemicals,
• TCS,
• Amazon,
• IBM,
• Yahoo,
• Infosys,
• HCL Technologies,
• Accenture,
• SRF Limited,
• L&T Infotech,
• Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, etc.

Popular B.Sc. Colleges in India

As per the ranking of India Today, the top 10 colleges in India for B.Sc. in 2020 were:

1. Hindu College, New Delhi
2. Miranda House, New Delhi
3. St. Stephen's College, Delhi
4. Madra Christian College, Chennai
5. Loyola College, Chennai
6. Hansraj College, New Delhi
7. Daulat Ram College, New Delhi
8. Stella Maris College, Chennai
9. Christ University, Bangalore
10. Lady Sri Ram College, New Delhi

Popular B.Sc. Colleges For Distance Learning

The list of some popular colleges in India that provides the facility of distance learning for B.Sc. is given under:

1. Indira Gandhi National Open University
2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University
3. University of Madras
4. Sikkim Manipal University
5. Birla Institute of Tech & Sci-Pilani
6. Kuvempu University
7. University of Mumbai
8. Annamalai University, DDE
9. Karnataka State Open University
10. Punjab Technical University

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the course duration of B.Sc.?

Ans. The course duration of B.Sc. is 3 years.

Q. Which course is best after completing B.Sc.?

Ans. The most common and preferred course after B.Sc. is M.Sc. in the relevant field.

Q. Which is better B.Sc. or B.Tech.?

Ans. B.Tech. is better than B.Sc. as it is a technical professional course called engineering with many career opportunities.

Q. Is B.Sc. and B.Eng. are similar?

Ans. B.Sc. is Bachelor of Science while B.Eng. is Bachelor of Engineering. The knowledge and skills provided by these courses are different.

Q. What are the highest paying jobs for a B.Sc. aspirant?

Ans. The three highest-paying jobs that a B.Sc. aspirant can do are senior software engineer, senior professional service consultant, and chief financial officer.

Q. Is B.Sc. Hons superior to B.Sc. Program?

Ans. Yes, because of B.Sc. Hons is the specialty in one field while B.Sc. Program is the basic knowledge of all subjects.