[SunilNagpal]

Hello.. I am currently in the third year of an integrated MSc. biotechnology course at Pune university.  
I am unable to decide whether a PhD or MBA is a better option for a good career in this field. Could you please give me some advice regarding which would be a better option. I like lab work and am inquisitive about almost every topic, but I dont know what a PhD entails.
Hoping for a speedy reply..
Warm regards...
Revatti

Hi Revatti,

I would suggest PhD, considering the fact that you're pursuing MSc and that too from Pune University (well renowned). In India, PhD can stretch from 5-7 years (though these days it's mostly 4-5 years). You would be expected to seriously pursue literature surveys in the topic (PhD topic) for 1st year, followed by practical research. Often, the projects you pursue in BSc and MSc, strongly incline your specific research interests and eventually help you make a decision for the suitable field of research for PhD. My suggestion would be Computational Biology or Biomedical Science (both are hot topics of research these days). But I still believe that your own interest has a strong influence on a smooth research career.

Hope it helps.

Let me know if there's any other doubt to clear.

Best,

Sunil