PSM or PhD in Biotechnology US or MBA in India?
In Orkut MS in Biotechnology Community, there is an interesting discussion going on about PSM in Biotechnology and job opportunities available after Graduation with PSM in Biotechnology. Here’ s how the discussion with Shohini went
Shohini
I have completed my MSc in Biochemistry last year and i have an admit for MS in biotech from northeastern university. It is a PSM course. Could u please tell is it worth going to the US for another masters…and will it help me n my future in anyway…R PSM graduates getting hired.
It’s not even worth comparing Masters in US to MSc in India. You may want to prepare for this question for Visa- You already have Masters degree, why are you going for another Masters program.Other than that you can do PSM. It will be whole new experience.
Shohini
The thing is i had applied for PhDs in the US..unfortunately din get thru…and just applied for masters (PSM) in two places NEU was one of them…I am currently working as a lecturer… cud u please tell me that is it better to do a Phd or MBA in India or is the PSM masters better..secondly ppl at neu wid the same course r rite ne jobless..is it only cause of recession or its cause of PSM and cause of the course work and is the scenario this way just in NEU or in other campuses too… please let me noe..
PhD Admission Denied
The process of applying for PhD is very much different from applying for Masters degree. Most of the students do the same kind of application preparation and University selection and end up getting admission denial.
Read this article that will explain what to expect during course of PhD in US Universities.
PhD or MBA in India
Looks like you are not certain on what you want to achieve in career. With Masters degree you can be bit relaxed to make decision. But for second Masters or PhD,you must have lot of interest and focused aim. You just cannot do PhD for 4 to 6 years for sake of coming to US.
MBA in India is different and its 2 years you will be done. Anyone giving advise in such situation are in no position to know your exact situation. So, you have to analyze and find out which would work out best for your future.
PSM Biotechnology Masters better?
You have 3 options
- PSM in biotechnology at NEU
- Apply for PhD for next semester
- MBA in India.
I would think bit further and suggest the fourth option
Go for Visa for NEU for PSM Biotechnology. After you come to the University, it will be much easier to move to PhD or transfer to different course or get dual degree PSM + MBA. In this way you are not going spend another 1 year applying for PhD.
But, you have prepare for Visa. They will ask you for sure about second Masters degree. If you have right answer, you will be on your way to US.
Job for PSM Biotechnology Graduates
You have teaching experience, so there should be some opportunity to get TA while doing PSM. Start networking as soon as you goto US. I’m going to publish Q&A with a student doing Masters in Keck Graduate Institute. It will be an lengthy interview ( 2 Part Post). Finding job in this economy is tough, but it’s not impossible.
H1B Visa Sponsoring Consultants for Biotechnology Graduates
February 6, 2009 by HSB · 46 Comments
I’m trying to find list of consulting companies who can sponsor H1B visa for Biotechnology major students. Its time for students to start planning for H1B Visa petition. I know many students are trying to get job before April, 2009 and file your H1B. Also, many students are trying to join consulting firms to file H-1B Visa petition. If they have Masters degree from US universities, then Visa cam be filed under Advanced degree quota. Read more
US Universities for Masters in Biotechnology
October 5, 2008 by HSB · 34 Comments
I have been trying to write US Universities offering Masters in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics for some time. In fact this is the first article I’m writing about M.S. in Biotechnology in US Universities.
I know few friends who are still in school doing M.S. Biotechnology in USC, Keck, IIT Chicago, University of Houston at Clear Lake (UHCL) and few are searching for jobs in Biotechnology field after completing Masters. Here’s list of Universities offering masters in Biotechnology.
University of Wisconsin – Madision – M.S. Biotechnology
California State University – Channel Islands – M.S. biotechnology and Bioinformatics, M.S. Biotechnology and MBA Dual Degree
University of Maryland University College – M.S. Biotechnology ( No GRE Required)
Georgetown University – M.S. Biotechnology, M.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (GRE Not Required)
Northeastern University – PSM Biotechnology
Indiana University School of Medicine – M.S. Biotechnology – GRE Scores Not required
John Hopkins University – M.S. Biotechnology/MBA
University of Rhode Island – M.S. Clinical Laboratory Science GRE Not Required ( Biotechnology, Cytopathology, Clinical Laboratory Science). M.S., PhD Cell and Molecular Biology tracks (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics) GRE Required
University of Florida – M.S./MBA Biotechnology
University of Texas at Dallas – Masters in Biotechnology ( Molecular and Cell Biology )
Marywood University – Masters in Biotechnology, PSM program (GRE Not required)
University of Central Florida – M.S. Biotechnology - GRE Scores Required
Roosevelt University – M.S. in Biotechnology and Chemical Science
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia – M.S. Cell Biology and Biotechnology – GRE Scores Not Required
East Carolina State University – M.S. Cell Biology and Biotechnology – GRE Scores Required
Texas Tech University – M.S. biotechnology – GRE 1100+
University of Buffalo – State University of New york – Masters in Biotechnology
Polytechnic University of New York – M.S. Biotechnology
University of Houston at Clear Lake – M.S. biotechnology (Molecular Biology, Cell Biology)
Information bout Deadline and GRE Scores are subject to changes based on University. Check with University web page for updated details.
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