Can I pursue B.Sc Microbiology without studying Biology subject?

For biology students in India, there are many high-salary career options available even without taking the NEET exam, such as:

1. Biotechnology
2. Forensic Sciences
3. Biomedical Engineering
4. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)
5. B.Sc Nursing
6. Medical Laboratory Technology (BMLT)
7. Optometry (B.Optom)
8. Food Technology/Food Science
9. Nutrition and Dietetics
10. Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc)

Many courses after graduating in Biology (or related subjects) can help one pursue a lucrative career abroad. Some of these highly paid jobs after graduating in Biology are that of a medical doctor, biomedical engineer, biotechnologist, pharmacist and a veterinarian. 

The best courses after class 12th biology for girls include the ones that offer the flexibility to pursue diverse career fields. Hence, girls looking to pursue the top medicine courses abroad with high earning potential may consider courses like - MBBS (Doctor of Medicine), Pharmacy (B.Pharma), Biotechnology, Dentistry (BDS), Nursing, Genetics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics or Pharmacology.

The highest paying jobs for biology students include the following:

• Neurologist 
• Dermatologist 
• Orthodontist
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

These jobs pay well and remain in high demand across different nations.

MBBS is usually considered as the toughest course in biology after 12th as it has a vast syllabus that covers almost every medical subject. Doing an MBBS involves practising clinical rotations and undertaking responsibility for patient care.