Career Options With Science Stream (PCB)
Another academic year, although heavily impacted by the
COVID-19, is about to end in the coming months. Certainly, the students of all
the streams, viz., Science (PCM & PCB), Commerce, and Arts/Humanities,
have begun to prep for the board exams by now. Moreover, they have already
started to ponder over what career to pursue after the board exams. Some of
them may have chosen their career path while others may still be figuring it
out.
Choosing an appropriate career is always a cumbersome
task. It is difficult to pick one because there are so many compelling options. Further, we also do not know which one is suitable for
us. Therefore, to help such students sort out the potential career choices, I
have started a series of posts. I will chart out a list of career options with
each stream combination separately. In this post, I have listed the different
possible career options if you have opted for PCB.
Also Read: Career Options With Science Stream (PCM)
Medicine
Most of the students opting for the PCB stream aspire to
become a doctor. The undergraduate programs available are MBBS (Bachelor of
Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery), BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine &
Surgery), and BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery). All these
programs are of 5 years duration and you can go for any of them. Upon
completion, you can opt for postgraduate studies for specialization.
Dentistry
Dentistry is a branch of medicine that deals with the oral
cavity and teeth. To become a dentist, you can go for the BDS (Bachelor of
Dental Surgery) program. This program is of 5 years duration (4 Years for
Academic Education + 1 Year for Internship). Further, you can enroll in
postgraduate programs for specialization.
Botany
Botany is a distinguished branch of biology that involves
the scientific study of plants. Botanists study the interactions of plants with
different organisms in their environment, the genetic formation of plants, etc.
A degree in Botany can give you immense job opportunities in landscape
industries, natural resource centers, environmental consultancies. You can also
work as a researcher, professor, taxonomist, environmental consultant, etc.
Zoology
Zoology is another well-established branch of biology
concerned with the study of animal life. Those in the field of Zoology analyze
the structure, life processes, genetics, physiology, classification, and
interactions of various species in detail. With a degree in Zoology, you can
work as a researcher, teacher/professor, wildlife rehabilitator, wildlife
biologist, zoo curator, etc.
Microbiology
Microbiology deals with the study of microorganisms and
their interactions with other organisms in the environment. Microbiologists
conduct researches on the physiology, biochemistry, ecology, evolution, and
clinical aspects of microorganisms. You can find job opportunities in
pharmaceuticals, health sector, food industries, breweries, distilleries, etc.
Some typical job profiles in these sectors include clinical researcher,
research scientist, lab technician, and quality control inspector.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry is a branch of science that comprises the study
of chemical processes and substances within and related to living organisms.
Some of the works in this field include improving the process of photosynthesis
to improve crop yield, development of a new chemical process to produce
biofuel, etc. It is a fast-growing field where you can find many compelling
opportunities in various fields. You can work as a biomedical scientist,
forensic scientist, teacher/professor, clinical laboratory technologist,
pharmaceutical sales representative, patient care coordinator, lab technician,
etc.
Genetics
Genetics is devoted to the study of genes and their
functions, genetic variations, and heredity of living organisms. Those in the
field of Genetics study genetic diseases, anomalies, traits, mutations,
interactions of genes with their environment, etc. You can work as a
geneticist, immunologist, pharmacologist, forensic DNA analyst, clinical
research associate, research scientist, etc.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is the amalgamation of biology, computer
science, and information technology. This field includes work on developing and
using tools and techniques for analyzing biological data. You can find exciting
job opportunities in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, healthcare
organizations, and research agencies. Jobs in this field include becoming a bioinformatics
analyst, clinical research associate, developer, or medical coder.
Physiology
Physiology is the study of bodily functions, activities, and
mechanisms in a living system. Professionals in this field deal with a wide
range of topics including anatomy, organs, cells, muscles, and biological
compounds, and how they interact and work together to keep the body functional.
You can work as a clinical exercise physiologist, biomedical scientist,
physiotherapist, researcher, teacher/professor, sports physiologist, etc.
Marine Biology
Marine Biology deals with the study of marine organisms,
their behaviors, and interactions with the environment. This field is quite
diverse as it covers various aspects of life in the sea and the factors on
which it depends. Jobs in this field include becoming an aquaculturist, fishery
biologist, researcher, environmental consultant, etc.
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the fusion of biology and technology. It
involves the utilization of living organisms in the industrial process. Some of
the prominent works in this field include developing cleaner and safer fuels,
developing drugs to deal with deadly diseases, improving the production of food
items, etc. You can find job opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare,
genetics, or clinical research. You can also work as a laboratory assistant or
a field technician.
Biophysics
As the name suggests, Biophysics is the combination of the
principles of Physics with those of Biology. It is an advancing field that
involves the study of organisms at the cellular and molecular level using the
methods and approaches of Physics. You can work as a nuclear medical
biophysicist, clinical biophysicist, teacher/professor, forensic biophysicist,
nutritional biophysicist, etc.
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science is the field of study that focuses on the
areas of biology and chemistry that are relevant to healthcare. Professionals
in this field study how cells, organs, and processes function in the human
body, and thus, apply their work to the understanding and treatment of
diseases. It is a relatively new but fast-expanding field in India. Jobs in
this field include becoming a biomedical scientist, clinical researcher,
forensic scientist, toxicologist, immunologist, etc.
Food & Agriculture
Food and Agriculture is an extensive domain that consists of
numerous fields such as food science and technology, agronomy, horticulture,
dairy technology, agricultural engineering, etc. The career opportunities for
each of these fields are very vast. Some of them include process development
scientists, product development scientists, agricultural consultants, agricultural
managers, etc. You can also work as a horticulturist, floriculturist, food
technologist, dairy technologist, soil scientist, animal nutritionist, etc.
Allied Medicine
If you want to pursue a career in Medicine but do not wish
to go down the challenging road of an M.B.B.S, then the Allied Medicine domain
could be the one for you. This is again a vast domain that consists of
different healthcare fields. You can choose from a wide range of careers such
as Physiotherapy, Audiology, Medical Lab Technology, Clinical Research,
Radiology, etc.
Also Read: Career Options With Arts/Humanities Stream
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