Biophysics Career Prospects

A wide range of careers are open to Biophysicists. The next decade promises to be particularly interesting for Biophysicists. Hence, a Physics/ Biology/ Chemistry degree with a specialization or a PhD in Biophysics for sure will open possibilities for a rewarding career. Some of such career prospects of Biophysics specialized personnel are explained in this page.

• Biophysics Research Scientists: There are several research institutes and Government organizations in India and internationally that employ research scientists in various academic grades for research oriented programmes.
• Biophysics related Industry employments: Biologically-oriented high-tech companies, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nanotechnology offers promising career opportunities in Biophysics.
• Biophysics University Faculty: Biophysicists become faculty or staff members at colleges, universities, medical or dental colleges. Hence, there will be more openings in the universities.

Few colleges and universities in India support graduate study in biophysics and they can study in Abroad Universities.Biophysicists find employment in forensics laboratories, chemical companies, food-processing plants, drug manufacturers, the cosmetic industry, and manufacturers of agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.).

For the Biophysics specialized people opportunities exist in the renowned world-class organizations:

• National Institute for Research in Reproductive health (NIRRH) Mumbai.
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh
• Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR), Chennai
• Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore
• National Institute of Virology (ICMR), Pune

There is a wide range of opportunities in Biophysics to carry higher studies and to work in Abroad.

Biophysics Eligibility