Virologists study viruses and how they affect humans, animals, insects, bacteria, fungi and plants, in
community, clinical, agricultural and natural environments.
Personal Competencies
• You enjoy Science
• You like to analyse problems/situations
• You pay attention to details
• You have strong communication skills
Entry Pathway
l. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Microbiology/Virology/Life Science/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology/Medical lab technology or any allied subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or allied field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This is offered by the Department of Microbiology/Virology/Life Science/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
2. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
3. King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Uttar Pradesh
6. Chhatrapati Shahu ii Maharai University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
8. Sher-l-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, J&K
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI before applying)
1. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Uttar Pradesh
2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka
3. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Malkapur,Maharashtra
4. Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore, Karnataka
5. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
6. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
7. Adamas University, Kolkata, West Bengal
8. Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000 - 2,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places Of Work: Hospitals, Health Departments, Universities , Research agencies
Work Environment: It is a desk job. YOU may need to handle a team of laboratory workers and helpers. Local travel is not a part of this iob role. Part-time work and contractual iObs may be available. You are likely to have regular work hours. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Research Fellow → Virologist Senior → Virologist → Head of Department, Virology
Expected Income
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Virologist ranges between INR 90,000 - 1,60,000 per month
Dr. Gangandeep Kang, an Indian Virologist, is hailed as the 'vaccine godmother' of India. She has been a leading researcher in viral infections in children and has worked on public health and diarrhoea diseases since the 1990s in India. She is the first Indian woman to be elected as Fellow Of the Royal Society, London. She has worked extensively in the rotavirus research and was a key scientist in developing the vaccine for diarrhoea, Rotovac from Bharat Biotech International.*
VIROLOGIST
NCS Code: NA | RD036• You enjoy Science
• You like to analyse problems/situations
• You pay attention to details
• You have strong communication skills
l. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Microbiology/Virology/Life Science/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology/Medical lab technology or any allied subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or allied field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This is offered by the Department of Microbiology/Virology/Life Science/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Zoology
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
2. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
3. King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Uttar Pradesh
6. Chhatrapati Shahu ii Maharai University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
8. Sher-l-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, J&K
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI before applying)
1. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram, Uttar Pradesh
2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka
3. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Malkapur,Maharashtra
4. Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore, Karnataka
5. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
6. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
7. Adamas University, Kolkata, West Bengal
8. Parul University, Vadodara, Gujrat
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000 - 2,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places Of Work: Hospitals, Health Departments, Universities , Research agencies
Work Environment: It is a desk job. YOU may need to handle a team of laboratory workers and helpers. Local travel is not a part of this iob role. Part-time work and contractual iObs may be available. You are likely to have regular work hours. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Research Fellow → Virologist Senior → Virologist → Head of Department, Virology
*The figures indicative to Change
The approx. salary of a Virologist ranges between INR 90,000 - 1,60,000 per month
Source - https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/iob/viroloist/india
Experts from the field
Dr. Gangandeep Kang, an Indian Virologist, is hailed as the 'vaccine godmother' of India. She has been a leading researcher in viral infections in children and has worked on public health and diarrhoea diseases since the 1990s in India. She is the first Indian woman to be elected as Fellow Of the Royal Society, London. She has worked extensively in the rotavirus research and was a key scientist in developing the vaccine for diarrhoea, Rotovac from Bharat Biotech International.*
Source - https://www.cmch—vellore.edu/SinglePage.aspx?pid=P1608020M790619768
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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