Science, the concept that formed the base of every living organism in the face of the earth. Human efforts over time have led to a significant development in the field of science and contributed to a better standard of living. As science provides you with an infinite number of possibilities, it created miracles with mighty brains. Thus science turned out to be something which can be taught and learned and limited to the fresh pages of textbooks.
Engineering and Medicine, which are so far concerned as the most important fields of science with a number of applications in our day to day lives. Soon they turned out to be the most adored and idolised courses in the educational market. Undoubtedly, it had a direct effect on the job market and soon it became an unrivalled misconception that turned as a nightmare for science aspirants. They were forced to believe that either they have to opt for engineering or medicine or they have no future. Thousands of dreams were shattered in the rat race for this undefined success.
There were many such courses out of which every science aspirant can succeed which was left unseen. As of now, the changing world demands manpower from these streams and their versatile characteristics provide flexibility in accomplishment and making a successful career out of them.
1. Food Technology
Food, which forms an essential intake for every living organism in order to survive. After the commercialisation of the food industry, it upgraded from being a mere intake for survival. Nobody can resist the hunger and till that inborn hunger exists, it forms a permanent demand for food in the market. Moreover, shortage of food availability in many parts of the world is forcing the industry to find a solution for the crisis through innovations in the market.
The producers were able to market the quest of consumers for varieties of food and this so far led to a lot of innovations in the industry. The students who pursue food technology are most probably eligible for taking roles of Food Technologists, Biochemists and managerial positions in corporates and other firms manufacturing or serving food products.
Aspirants with true passion and interest in the food processing and management functions are more likely to be successful in this field. The expected pay scale revolves around 5-8 lakhs per annum.
2. Interior Designing
Buildings and structures were once constructed to keep away intruders and bad weather conditions. As of now, the concepts of having a home or a place of their own has undergone drastic changes. From being a structure built to live for, it is now a place of market. Commercialisation ruled over the dreams of own homes and owned buildings.
The field of interior designing has played a significant role in designing our spaces to our wish. A perfect and complete utilisation of available space considering all the odds is the major function of interior designers.
The taste of consumers change over time and the marketers are been forced to design their commercial spaces in the best possible way to attract customers. This has created a huge demand for talented interior designers in the field who has tactical skillsets in hand. Creativity and efficient management are considered the most important skills to be exhibited by an Interior designer.
3. Construction Management
Construction Management, as its name suggests involves the characteristics of both civil engineering and management. It is one of the emerging study course that has a huge scope in the construction environment. As construction isn’t just based on building up, it requires proper management and a skilful person in charge. Usually, the students who pursue construction management degrees are usually placed in positions of Project Manager, Project Analyst, Site manager etc.
The application of managerial skill sets enables them to assist the head engineers of the project. It includes management of Finance, which is necessary to utilise the funds properly, Human Resources, essential to direct the labour efficiently and complete the work on time, Inventory, where the materials utilised are to be managed properly to avoid wastage of time and cost.
Thus Construction Management provides a successful pathway for the aspirants of management and construction niche to build a good career out of it.
4. Microbiology
Microbiology falls under the category of those courses which purely depends on the interest of the recipient on its successful outcome. Microbiology provides the aspirants with the knowledge of microbial organisms to transmission of diseases and its control. The student is able to conduct researches on his own up to an extent while pursuing Microbiology.
The world of microbial organisms is surely a good option to explore. It can make your placements into positions like Bacteriologist, Virologist, Science advisor, Lab technician etc. the Microbiologists are mostly hired by corporates dealing with Pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Microbial organisms serve us in a number of ways. By conducting experiments and researches focusing on them will help in identifying their future applications and serve human race as a whole.
5. Costume and Fashion Designing
Costume and Fashion designing/ CDF has always been one of the attractive courses provided by the science stream. Upon evolution, as the people wanted to be known and recognised by the others, clothing and apparel industry witnessed the huge demand for fashionable and trendy clothing. Taking it to a global level, this industry has never seen a downfall as the fashion choices of people changed along with time and the demand was stabilised in the market.
The designers played the most important role and the products were marketed using their names as a mark of uniqueness and quality. The three year CDF course is designed to train you to spectate and learn trends and behaviour of the market. Artistic talent and discipline with creativity are the skills demanded to acquire high profile positions like an Apparel production manager, Fashion consultant in a corporate.
CDF aspirants are expected to possess enough managerial skills too, so as to capitalise on the available opportunity and management of roles associated with.
6. Visual Communication
Well known as Viscom, Visual Communication is a study course evolved recently that gained popularity after the digitalisation of the global market. As the market trends changed over time and competitors in the market produced similar products, they found brand advertising as a key to set uniqueness. Brand advertising, as of now is equally important as the quality of the product to stay competitive in the market. Digitalisation enabled a new level of brand advertising and this raised the demand for Graphic designers and associates on a global scale.
Just like CDF, Viscom demanded similar skillsets. Interest towards the field mattered the most and creativity and good imagination skills were considered obvious. The growing demand for Viscom graduates has never seen a downfall and is expected to grow in future. Almost every business organisation in this scenario is forced to market and advertise themselves. Skilled Viscom graduates are usually placed at positions like Web Designer, Event Manager, Graphic Artist, Photographer etc. in the fields of News and media, advertising, films and websites in large.
7. Botany
Even though not a study course as attractive as Viscom or CDF, the demands for Botanists have raised over time in the global market. Botany is a study of plant life and everything associated including its growth, functions of its parts, applications etc. The Pharmaceutical industry is the biggest recruiter of botanists, as the plants possess an immense number of remedies and cure for a lot of diseases and disorders. The application of chemicals as a medicinal cure has witnessed a significant drop as Ayurveda is still been considered as a cure for a number of diseases and disorders.
It has proved that the plants can be an effective cure and remedy for a number of diseases/disorders ranging from Hair fall to Cancer. Hence top pharmaceutical corporates hire botanists for research purposes on a large scale. Dedication and Interest towards the study are expected from the botanists. Research skills and problem-solving methodologies form the major part of Botany.
8. Aeronautical Science
A pilot, which is considered to be a high profile job that we dreamt of right from our childhood. Aeronautical science is one such study course which exists as a distant dream for a lot. Basically related to the designing and development of Aircraft and Flights, Aeronautical science covers almost every aspect related to the operation of Flight capable machines. Flights are the fastest mode of transport, considering the possibilities and after globalisation, travelling to any part of the world is not a distant dream.
The multinational corporates, after commercialisation of the sector, reaped huge benefits and airlines are considered to be upgraded in developing countries like India in near future. Moreover, Aviation is one of the sectors which has a huge pay scale for its employees. Ranging from airport maintenance to pilots, Aeronautical science provides with a strong platform for aspirants. The demand for manpower is high and the scope of making a good career is big. Graduates of Aeronautical science are usually placed in profiles of Pilots, Mechanics in aircraft design and maintenance, Flight attendant, Cargo manager etc. hired by top airlines on a global scale.
9. Biotechnology
Biotechnology is one such study course having much of its focus on research and study conducted in the medical and agricultural sector. As the name suggests, Biotechnology combines the medical applications and usage of computer technology. India is considered to be the hub of the biotechnical industry. It is considered as the emerging way of Medical science as it simplifies the complex medical procedures with the help of technology.
Hence the biotechnological sector provides with immense opportunities to build a career. The aspirants are expected to have a decent knowledge of computers and interested in technical operations with the medical field. The graduates are placed at positions like Laboratory instructor, Research associate etc.in Pharmaceutical, medical and agricultural sector.
10. Astrophysics
A bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics can be the stepping stone of your career in Astronomy and Space research. We have witnessed a huge increase in successful space missions so far and it will shoot up in near future. The study of celestial bodies requires true interest and passion towards astronomy.
The Astrophysics graduates are nominated as a researcher to a team of their specialisation. The roles performed by them include Research assistants, Technicians, Astrophysicists, Astronomers etc. A variety of topics are undergone research like Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Quantum physics etc. It is one of the top paying jobs and they have to undertake great responsibilities.
In recent days, Engineering and Medicine are considered obligatory for science students as they are prioritised as highly esteemed positions in society. To a major extent, this thought leads to the seats getting overfilled and that will throw the job market to turmoil.
Apart from engineering and medicine, science stream provides a lot of opportunities that remain unnoticed. Along with providing decent job options, these provide you with a real chance to turn your hobby or things you love to do and dream of as a career option. Most of them fail to explore these and are forced to be the part of the rat race.
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