{"id":3714,"date":"2021-10-13T10:51:02","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T05:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vidyamandir.com\/blogs\/\/?p=3714"},"modified":"2021-10-13T10:51:02","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T05:21:02","slug":"emerging-careers-for-science-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/emerging-careers-for-science-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Emerging careers for science students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>\u201cIt\u2019s imperative to follow your heart and choose a profession you\u2019re passionate about, and if you haven\u2019t found that \u2018spark\u2019 yet, if you\u2019re not sure what you want to do with your lives \u2013 be persistent until you do.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>&#8211; Steve Kerr<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deciding on a career is probably one of the most ground-breaking moments of an individual\u2019s life. It not only outlines the potential course of their professional journey but also determines their personal life, and is undeniably a springboard to the infinite dreams that they have relished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Career options for science students are copious. The study of the three distinct yet compelling streams of science, that is, physics, chemistry, and biology uncovers a totally different universe of opportunities extending to the artificial intelligence, study of space, amongst others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are few exhilarating career options that you could consider to pursue and carve your name in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: <\/strong>With digitalisation swiftly crawling into almost every sector of the living, AI and machine learning are certainly going to be valuable and in great demand. The exhilarating field of study can be pursued after having a degree in computer science with additional courses in AI and ML.<ul><li><em>Course of Study: <\/em>A B.Tech degree in computer science, ensured by a MSC. in machine learning or computer science.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Data Science: <\/strong>Data Science is the study of various kinds of data by the application of scientific methods, processes, and systems. Considered as one of the most fundamental things in an organisation, companies totally rely on mining and decoding of high-quality data to enforce in their operations. Furthermore, data science aids a professional to forecast future business numbers and other technical data. <ul><li><em>Course of Study:<\/em>\u00a0A degree in computer science (B.Tech\/B.Sc\/BCA) will permit you to expand skills in programming        languages such as Python, Java, Perl, etc. Additionally, you can take up certifications in Business Analytics and Intelligence, Data Analytics and Data Science.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Aerospace:<\/strong> Ranging from Aeronautics (dealing with airplanes) to Astronautics (dealing with space vehicles), if you decide to pursue this scintillating field, you\u2019ll be accountable for diverse dimensions including technical, design and software used for constructing missiles, aircraft, rockets, aerospace machines, etc. The Indian aerospace industry is now one of the rapidly budding industries in the world. Recent developments by     Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and other private companies are promising an affluent future in Aerospace.<ul><li><em>Course of Study:<\/em>\u00a0B.Tech\/B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering is mandatory to get into this field.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Food and Agriculture Science: <\/strong>Food is one of the most indispensable elements for life on Earth, and particularly so for a mainly agriculture-based economy like India. Indian agriculture still accounts for about 18% of the national GDP and plays a vital role in internal and external trade. Thus, it is reasonable to say that the domain of agriculture holds an immense number of opportunities for anyone willing to build a career in it. Agricultural Biotechnology, Horticulture, Dairy Technology, Agronomy, Food Technology, Pisciculture are a few of the avenues you can look towards to build your career in this fast-growing domain. The aim of agricultural and food scientists is to improve both the quality and quantity of crops, dairy products, agricultural products and food patterns. In that case, it involves a strong commitment to experimenting and surveying food production, preservation techniques and the study of soils and crops.<ul><li><em>Course of Study:<\/em>\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy or any of the sub-fields of agriculture is required. You can also consider a B.Tech and M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering:<\/strong> Bioengineering, one of the newest engineering disciplines, encompasses the principles and tools of engineering to solve problems in biology, medicine, healthcare and related fields. Artificial organs, computer simulation for surgery, tissue engineering, medical imaging (such as MRI and CAT scan), engineered microorganisms, biomaterials and even wearable technology (such as fitness tracking bands) are all examples of Bioengineering in the real world. The industry is packed with opportunities and innovation, and enables professionals to experiment and be on forefront of the medical solutions.<ul><li><em>Course of Study:<\/em>\u00a0A B.Tech and M.Tech degree in Biomedical Engineering is required to get into this field. A combination of PCMB in class 12<sup>th<\/sup> is required to be eligible for this course.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Robotics:<\/strong> With the field of Robotics stirring with an enormous power, there is a necessity of engineers to build and program them. Robots are being used to perform surgeries, automate industrial tasks, explore space, defuse bombs, and perform tasks that are hazardous for humans. Robotics engineers requires the knowledge of mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, computer programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, and related areas.<ul><li><em>Course of Study:<\/em>\u00a0A B.Tech in Mechanical\/Electronics\/Robotics Engineering, followed by a Master\u2019s and\/or an M.Tech Program in Robotics<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security:<\/strong> With businesses moving to digital, they are more susceptible than ever before to cybersecurity threats. Hence, Ethical Hacking, undoubtedly, is one of the most demanding professions of today\u2019s world. An Ethical Hacker is a computer and network expert who tries to penetrate a company\u2019s security system to recognize weaknesses in it. They are critical in helping companies improve their Internet security.<ul><li><em>Course of Study:<\/em>\u00a0Background in computers is suggested. Additionally, you can take up certification courses in Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator and Certified Security Analyst.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Environmental Science and Sustainable Development:<\/strong> Environmental Sustainability is a division of science that proposes a unified and quantitative approach to the study of environmental systems. Experts in this field study environmental issues to find ways of averting damage to the environment and handling development in a way that it doesn\u2019t negotiates the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Professionals who can formulate strategies to guard natural resources and the environment are the need of the hour.<ul><li><em>Course of Study:<\/em>\u00a0Bachelor of Environmental Management\/Science or a B.Tech in Environmental Engineering followed by a master\u2019s in the field are required.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When deciding on a career, there\u2019s nothing more valuable than your interests. Only passion and your choice will help you excel in whatever you determine to pursue. The arena of science is ever-growing and evolving, thus, the opportunities are endless. All you got to do is listen to your heart and do what it feels and says is right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cIt\u2019s imperative to follow your heart and choose a profession you\u2019re passionate about, and if you haven\u2019t found that \u2018spark\u2019 yet, if you\u2019re not sure what you want to do with your lives \u2013 be persistent until you do.\u201d &#8211; Steve Kerr Deciding on a career is probably one of the most ground-breaking moments of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3715,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-students-guide"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3714"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3714\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- This website is optimized by Airlift. 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