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Dear Imran, Virology is very much needed in various fields like medicine, agriculture, veterinary and disease control. This profession is mainly dedicated to research based activities. You should have strong analytical skills to perform duties effectively. Good research skills are also required to carry out research activities. You should have the knowledge to operate the latest laboratory equipments required for research.
There is a tremendous scope for the dedicated & talented candidates in private as well as Govt. sector. In abroad M.Sc Virology is mostly employed in Hospitals for Immunological diagnostic laboratories.
For Virology, there is big package variations depending upon the skills of the candidate to operate the equipment & with their skills because the reagents envolved in diagnostic tests are very costly and interpretation of results is very important.
Generally in India you can except 3o-40 K per month as fresher. In Gulf 50-80K per month. In USA, Canada, Europe around 80K.
Try to get experience in PCR, ELISA, Invitro Cell culture.
Wish you all the best.

Hi,
Yes you may go ahead with M.ED further as it would give you a progressive edge in your career growth. I may also suggest you for PhD.
Refer to the link below for list of colleges offering M.ED in India:-
tinyurl.com/7vanjks (place the URL in the address bar)
After successful completion of this program, you may find career opportunities in such areas as teaching, curriculum and instruction administration, continuing education/adult education, teaching at community colleges, working for academic departments in colleges or universities, instructional design, corporate training, or consulting.
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Good Luck.