Swami Shraddhanand College

B.Sc. (Hons.) – Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is a three-year undergraduate degree that provides specialized and in-depth education in a specific scientific discipline. It is more focused and academically intensive than a general B.Sc. program, preparing students for research, advanced studies, or careers in science and technology.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Courses Offered

Swami Shraddhanand College typically offers the following B.Sc. (Hons.) programs:

1. B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany

• Focus: Study of plant biology, ecology, physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.

• Career Options: Research, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Teaching, M.Sc./Ph.D.

2. B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology

• Focus: Study of animal biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, and evolution.

• Career Options: Research, Wildlife Conservation, Veterinary Science, Biotech Industry, M.Sc./Ph.D.

3. B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology

• Focus: Study of microorganisms, immunology, virology, biotechnology, and industrial microbiology.

• Career Options: Medical Labs, Biotech Firms, Pharmaceuticals, Food Industry, Research.

4. B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry

• Focus: Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry; analytical techniques; lab-based experiments.

• Career Options: Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Research, Teaching, Higher Studies.

5. B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics

• Focus: Mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, quantum physics, electronics.

• Career Options: Research, Data Analysis, Engineering, Defence, Space Science, M.Sc./Ph.D.

6. B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics

• Focus: Algebra, calculus, linear algebra, real and complex analysis, statistics.

• Career Options: Data Science, Finance, Actuarial Science, Teaching, Research, IT.

Course Components

• Core Papers: Subject-specific theoretical and lab-based courses

• Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE)

• Generic Electives (GE): Subjects from other departments

• Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC): Practical skills like data handling, scientific writing

• AECC: Environmental Science, Communication Skills

Admission & Eligibility

• Eligibility: Class 12 with Science stream (specific subjects depending on the program, e.g., Biology for Botany/Zoology; Maths for Physics/Mathematics)

• Admission Mode: Through CUET (Common University Entrance Test) as per Delhi University rules

Facilities and Resources

• Well-equipped laboratories for practical learning

• Research projects and field work (especially in life sciences)

• Access to seminars, workshops, and extension lectures

Career Opportunities

Graduates of B.Sc. (Hons.) programs can pursue:

• Higher studies (M.Sc., Ph.D.)

• Research in universities or government institutions

• Technical jobs in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, data analysis, education

• Competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, CSIR-NET, GATE