Career Options With Science Stream (PCM)
The New Year is right here, and with it comes the season
of board exams. Yet another academic year is about to end in the coming months,
albeit a bit late this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The students of all
the streams, namely, Science (PCM & PCB), Commerce, and Arts/Humanities,
are gearing up for the board exams, leaving no stone unturned. Moreover, they
have already started to ponder over what career to pursue after the board
exams.
Choosing an appropriate career is always a cumbersome
task. 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 am going to talk about
various career options for students of the Science
stream with PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) combination.
Also Read: Career Options With Science Stream (PCB)
Engineering
Engineering is undoubtedly the first choice for most of the
students with PCM in Class XII. They dedicate years of intense preparation to
get into the prestigious institutions for engineering. You can pursue an
exciting career in various sectors such as Construction, Information
Technology, Communication, Automobiles, Power Generation, and many more.
Architecture
Architects deal with the planning and design of magnificent
buildings and other structures. If you have keen observational skills,
aesthetic sensitivity, critical thinking, a flair for efficient use of space,
and a creative mind, a thrilling career in architecture awaits you.
Defense Services
Defense forms the backbone of national security against
external threats and thus, it is one of the most prestigious and inspiring
careers. You can choose to serve in any of the three key divisions of defense,
namely, the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy. There are various entry programs
and training procedures to join Defense Services, depending upon your choice.
Chemistry
With a career in Chemistry, you can explore opportunities
across Pharmaceuticals, Petroleum, Chemical, Healthcare, and Educational
organizations. You will deal with the properties, composition, structure,
reactions, and changes in matter. The notable thing about a career in Chemistry
is its wide applicability and substantial scope of research.
Physics
Physicists study a vast range of physical phenomena, such as
energy, matter, laws governing the universe, etc. Moreover, they apply their
understanding to advance research in several fields. A career in Physics can
provide you innumerable opportunities, thanks to the extensive influence of
Physics all around us. It requires you to have strong logical thinking ability,
keen observation skills, problem-solving capability, and most importantly,
undying love for Physics!
Mathematics
Mathematics forms a concrete foundation for fields involving
numbers, computation, and data. Thus, a degree in Mathematics can be a stepping
stone for a wide range of promising careers. Go for this field if you have excellent
analytical and logical abilities, a love for numbers and computation, and an
ability to deal with complex problems.
Statistics
Statistics is yet another domain for those with a passion
for numbers and data. Mathematics deals more with theories and principles,
while a course in Statistics aims to apply them in practice to analyze trends
and make predictions. A career in Statistics requires you to have strong
quantitative reasoning and analytical abilities. If you are self-motivated and
do not mind spending your day crunching numbers, you can find yourself at home
in this field.
Aviation
A career in Aviation is a perfect mix of science,
technology, and travel. Consequently, it can be on your priority list if you
are looking to skip the routinely 9-to-5 life. You can become a Commercial
Pilot to take command of a flight’s controls. You can also work as an Air
Traffic Controller to regulate flight operations. As an Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer, you can find opportunities with major airlines, airport authorities,
and aircraft manufacturing firms.
Ethical Hacking
Ethical Hacking is an off-beat career with a new-age flair.
It is fast becoming a popular career option for students due to advancements in
the technology space. Ethical Hackers are assigned with the task of breaching
the security of a computer system to find faults in the system’s defenses.
Although it sounds like that, it is not just a career for computer geeks. You
can consider Ethical Hacking as a full-time career option if you have the right
logical thinking and technical skills.
Merchant Navy
The Merchant Navy facilitates international trade, by
transporting cargo, goods, and commercial items across the globe. This can be a
highly rewarding career for you, both professionally and monetarily, if you are
resilient enough to handle being on a ship for prolonged periods with
intermittent contact with the family.
Industrial Design
A career in Industrial Design involves the design and
manufacture of a wide range of products. These products range from mobile
phones and smartwatches to furniture and home appliances. Automobile Design is
yet another application of industrial design. It deals with the design and
manufacture of automobiles, such as cars, bikes, and even buses and trucks.
Computer Applications & Information Technology
If you do not want to pursue engineering for any reason but
love computers, programming languages, and coding, you can find the field of
computer applications to be a boon. To build a fruitful career in this field,
you need to have a good command of programming languages, be up-to-date with
the latest developments in the field, and have strong logical capabilities.
Physical Science
Physical Science is quite a vast domain and refers to the
study of inorganic materials, such as the earth, space, climate, and
atmosphere. It encloses numerous fields including Astronomy, Meteorology,
Geology, Disaster Management, etc. A career in Physical Science involves
analyzing scientific phenomena based on experiments and complex
instrumentations. Being a student with PCM combination, you will be at ease in
this career.
Fashion Technology
You may be wondering what a student with a PCM combination
has to do in Fashion Technology. However, Fashion Technology seeks to integrate
the principles of manufacturing and technology, with those of design. This
career involves work on the design and development of fabrics. It also
incorporates the manufacturing process to ensure the quality and efficiency of
fabrics and garments. If you possess a knack for fashion and a love for
technology, you can look forward to an exciting and rewarding career in this
field.
Animation & Graphics
The Animation sector in India is growing exponentially,
owing to a surge in demand for VFX, post-production, and CGI. The arising need
for talented and competent professionals in the field of Animation &
Graphics has resulted in a rise in popularity for this career. You can build a
fascinating career in this field if you possess strong creative skills, the
ability to work with computers and technology, and a love for design and
multimedia.
Also Read: Career Options With Commerce Stream
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