A friend of mine finished his B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons.) but now regrets it. He’s the sole son, lost his dad many years ago, and needs a steady income urgently.
Now he’s thinking:
Is this degree worthwhile?
What are the ideal career options or short courses he can pursue to begin earning money soon?
Should he pursue M.Sc. / research, or an industry oriented path like clinical research, diagnostics, pharma, or data science?
This is where many biotech graduates are stuck.So,what’s your suggestion to someone in his position
Career is an individual choice, and one should follow their own interest. There’s no need to compare, because everyone achieve success at their own time.
A career isn’t just about your degree. It’s about balancing what you enjoy with what sustains your needs. Real growth comes from hands-on skills and practical exposure, not just theory. Instead of regretting, focus on skill-based courses in fields like clinical research, pharma, or data science that can offer both stability and income.
Career is not just a mere degree and certificate that you’ll be hanging on the wall or keeping it in your shelves. It is something that you’ll be exposed to on a daily basis and hence, the choice of selecting it should be very personal, like whether you can be passionate about it even after. 20 years down the lane and does it make you feel happy and content or not!
Now that he is eligible to enter any company based on his interest of choice. Let him make a small analysis on good paying jobs and his interest match. Accordingly he can find a post and join. He just haas to clear the interview and perform well in the training session and later.