Career Guide for Science Studies

Science is an enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the world. It is a protean field with ever changing principles and theories that keeps bobbing out with time as a result of myriad developments and discoveries. As science involves an in-depth study and practice, a critical discernment of the area of specialization is vital at the beginning of one’s career (after 10th).

Course Details

• Depending on the streams chosen at 10+2 level, one can opt for undergraduate degree/diploma courses in the field of science.
• Postgraduate courses can be pursued in science, after graduating in the relevant field.
• For most of the science courses, provision of appearing in the entrance exam can be availed.
• All the science courses demand comprehensive study, hard work, and inherent skills like observation and logical aptitude.
• The science courses provide in-depth knowledge about the relevant field.
• Students are taught various aspects of the subject through observation, experimentation, theories, hypotheses, research and practical approach.

Career Prospects

• In India, career in science is one of the most sought after option among the young aspirants.
• One can choose a career in medicine, computers, defense, engineering, agriculture, aqua science, forensic science, food technology & processing, marine science, astronomy, geology, horticulture, home science, genetics, geosciences, meteorology & oceanography, plant pathology, evolutionary biology, physical sciences & allied field, microbiology, meteorology, forestry science, agricultural science, medicine, computers etc.
• Numerous government and private organizations hire science scholars.
• NASA and other reputed organizations are always in search of competent scientists.
• Science subjects also open the option of conducting research.
• Opportunities are not restricted to India; lucrative options are there in abroad as well.
• Science scholars can also opt for the noble profession of teaching after completing post graduation or Ph. D in the relevant field.

Remuneration

A career in science is highly rewarding. Science scholars can earn a decent salary from the beginning of their career. A beginner can expect a salary of Rs. 15,000- Rs. 20,000 per month.