My spouse completed her M.Sc in Microbiology in 2011. After a two-year gap, she wants to pursue Ph.D. in the same subject in reputed institutions or take up a job related to her field. Can you guide her?

Rama Chandra Raju

One can pursue Ph.D. at any point in time in the area of study. Inter-disciplinary studies are also available but one will have to ensure a qualitative understanding of the same before pursuing them.

The best place to do research would be the institution where she has pursued the Masters/postgraduation programme. If this is not feasible she will have to approach any university/institution directly, meet the faculty members, place her thoughts and make efforts to join the programme.

Most of the universities offer Ph.D. programmes on a regular basis, though some even offer it on a part-time basis for specific applicants.

Ensure that you qualify as per the statues of the University/Institution where you intend to pursue.

For corporate work in the area of Microbiology, one needs to focus on research; hence, a Ph.D. will be a huge value-add.

I am in II PUC Commerce. I have taken up Computers, Economics, Business Studies and Accountancy as my subjects. I am not able to decide what to take up after PUC. I opted for Computers as I was not keen on Mathematics and Statistics. Though the concepts in Computers are interesting, I dont want to pursue the subject further. I have developed an interest in Business Studies, Economics and Accounts. The confusion is what to take up: B.Com, BBA or BBM. I am interested in law and cyber law too. I seek your advice.

Param Shah

Do not be perturbed. When you took the Commerce stream, you would have had a vision. Pursue it. Mathematics and Statistics are crucial in any aspect of the corporate world and area of business.

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