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
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
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 course 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 2. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 3. King George's Medical University, Lucknow 4. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar 5. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai 6. Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj University, Kanpur 7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh 8. Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI before applying) 1. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon 2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka 3. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Malkapur 4. Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore 5. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu 6. Amity University, Noida 7. Adamas University, Kolkata 8. Parul University, Vadodara
*NPTEL- National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000 - 2,50,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This 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), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) 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 job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs 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 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 | SC0161. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
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 course 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
2. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
3. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
4. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
5. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai
6. Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
8. Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI before applying)
1. Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon
2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka
3. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Malkapur
4. Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore
5. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu
6. Amity University, Noida
7. Adamas University, Kolkata
8. Parul University, Vadodara
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Online Course
• NPTEL* Swayam - https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_bt18/preview
*NPTEL- National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000 - 2,50,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This 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), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) 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 job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs 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 approx. salary of a Virologist ranges between INR 90,000-1,60,000* per month
Source - https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/virologist/india
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
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=P160802009&mid=M190619168
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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