Overview: 

The Bachelor of Science (General) in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) is an undergraduate 3-year, 6-semester course offered by multiple colleges and universities in India and has been designed in such a way so that it inculcates a good foundation in its pursuers in physics, chemistry, and biology as core sciences. Upon completing the course, the students will have acquired general scientific principles and their uses to be able to scrutinize and solve intricate problems in many areas of science.

The course provides a nice balance between a solid learning base of the theory and the application by means of laboratory experiments, research projects, and fieldwork. With the background of practical training, graduates will be infused to undertake further studies leading to specific careers in science such as research, teaching, medicine, environmental management, and others. The program also emphasizes the development of critical and analytic skills in scientific reasoning.

Course Curriculum:

A Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) comprises all the base subjects that provide students with a general background in each area of science. These modules include:

Physics:

1. Mechanics
2. Electricity and Magnetism
3. Optics
4. Thermodynamics
5. Quantum mechanics
    

Chemistry:

1. Organic Chemistry
2. Inorganic Chemistry
3. Physical Chemistry
4. Analytical Chemistry
5. Environmental Chemistry
    

Biology: 

1. Cell Biology
2. Genetics
3. Microbiology
4. Biochemistry
5. Ecology and Evolution

Career Opportunities:

Students graduating from the program will have a good number of career opportunities in science and science-related fields. Students can choose the following positions:

1. Research Scientist
2. Laboratory Technician
3. Environmental Consultant
4. Health Care Professional
5. Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
6. Science educator
7. Biotechnologist
8. Environmental Health
    

Employment Sectors: 
The career prospects open for students graduating in PCB are many and diverse in nature, including:

1. Research and Development (R&D) Organizations
2. Pharmaceutical Companies
3. Environmental Agencies
4. Healthcare Institutions
5. Educational Institutions: Schools, Colleges, Universities
6. Biotechnology Firms
7. Chemical Industries
8. Government Agencies and Public Administration
9. Food and Beverage Industry
10. Environmental Conservation Organizations
     

The average starting salary for most holders of B. Sc. GEN Physics, Chemistry & Biology comes to the range of INR 25,000-60,000 per month, depending on the nature of the job and sector of employment.