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Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs IIT Dharwad offers M.Sc. in Chemistry, Mathematics, Molecular Medicines, and Physics. The M.Sc. programs are designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of Major subject and its applications in the real world. The curriculum includes a research project component which will provide a student with research experiences. Hence, by the end of this program, students can translate their expertise into a professional career in either academia or industry. On one hand, the program prepares a student for starting a Ph.D. On the other hand, the curriculum design prepares a student for high-end industry jobs and leadership roles.
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Admission and eligibility: The admission to these programs are through JAM. The eligibility criteria are listed below.
| M.Sc. Program | Department | Eligibility |
| Chemistry | Chemistry | |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics for at least two years/four semesters in B.Sc./BS degree. No restriction for Engineering degrees. Qualification in the JAM Mathematics paper conducted by the IITs. |
| Molecular Medicines | Biosciences & Bioengineering | A three or four year bachelor degree in any area of STEM. 10+2 must have biology as a subject. |
| Physics | Physics |
Scope and future prospect: The scope and the future prospect of each program is listed below.
| M.Sc. Program | |
| Chemistry | |
| Mathematics | After completion of the M.Sc. Mathematics program, students will get access to the various entry and higher-level positions/roles in academia and industries alike. The student, after successful completion of her/his degree may expect to secure Ph.D. positions in leading university/institutes in India and abroad. That will be a natural career path for going into academia to eventually become a researcher or a teacher. Apart from that, a student may also consider going into the industry as a statistician or a statistical analyst, an applied mathematician, data scientist, financial analyst, quantitative economist, etc. Interested students can also target government jobs in general or relevant sectors. |
| Molecular Medicines | Pursuing an M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine opens doors to a wide range of exciting career opportunities in the healthcare and biomedical academia and industries. Future scope includes roles in research and development, clinical trials management, pharmaceutical industries, and academia. Additionally, graduates can contribute to policy-making, public health, and science communication. The increasing focus on translational research and interdisciplinary collaborations further broadens the scope, enabling molecular medicine professionals to work alongside clinicians, scientists, and industry experts to develop life-changing treatments and therapies. |
| Physics |