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Immunology

Immunology is the branch of science that deals with the physical, chemical, and physiological characteristics of the components of an organism's immune system

It is one of the most important fields in healthcare The need for antibiotics is increasing every day, and so does the demand for immunologists With the COVID-19 Pandemic lurking around, immunology research has gained much more important than ever You can make your career as a practitioner in this field and can earn good remuneration through watching patients Interested students who wish to do further studies can go for research in immunology

Immunology

Career Opportunities

Immunology has a wide range of other applications also in various disciplines of medicine like organ transplantation, virology, dermatology, oncology, parasitology, psychiatry, and bacteriology. Common employment destinations include Clinical Research Assistant in Hospitals, Laboratory Technician in Government Agencies, Sales in Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies, Assistant Biologist in Food Inspection Agencies, Volunteer Coordinator in Non-profits, Teaching Assistant or Tutor in Private Schools, Quality Control in Biopharmaceutical Industry, Laboratory Assistant in Genetic Testing Services, Marketing Associate for Medical Devices, Underwriting Assistant in Insurance.

Future prospects

The career opportunities in immunology are expected to increase from 15% TO 20% by 2022. Graduates specializing in immunology can find several job opportunities as immunologists or visiting immunologists in government and private hospitals. Those with doctorate degrees and good experience can get well-rewarded jobs in private hospitals. also, although there are abundant Immunologist jobs in America, a large number of them are in the West. Massachusetts is the best state in the country for Immunologist jobs, and Massachusetts has the second-highest median salary in the country. Immunologists in Woonsocket make the most money.

Average compensation

The average allergist-immunologist gross salary in India is 24,75,615 INR or an equivalent hourly rate of 1,190 INR. The average salary for an immunologist in the United States is around $200,890 per year.

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