After completing High School (12th Science PCB group), a student gets multiple course options to choose from. A proper guidance and judgment are essential at this stage. Let us figure out the options that you can choose from if you are a Science enthusiast and Physics, Chemistry, and Biology was your subjects during High School or Advanced Level of the General Certificate of Education.

Nutrition and Dietetics

About the Course 

This is a course that talks about human nutrition and regulation of diet. After completing the course you can become a healthcare professional who can assess, diagnose and treat ailments and issues related to nutrition. This course will help you understand about human anatomy and physiology. It also talks about community health and human psychology.

Career Options after Completing this Course 

After completing the course, you can work as a Dietician in both government and private hospitals, educational institutions, fitness centres and other healthcare facilities. You can also start a private practice. The average salary of a dietician is $57,065 per year.

Where to Study? 

There are many universities and colleges that offer this course. To name a few Indian Universities & Colleges

  • University of Delhi (IHE)
  • Agriculture University Pantnagar
  • SUATS Allahabad
  • University of Allahabad
  • Govt. College of Home Science Chandigarh
  • SNDT Mumbai
  • Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana
  • Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University Solan
  • Isabella Thoburn Degree College Lucknow
  • Women’s Christian College Chennai
  • Christian Medical College, Vellore
  • Lady Irwin College New Delhi

International universities & Colleges

  • Marshall University, United States of America
  • The University of Kentucky, United States of America
  • Coventry University, United Kingdom
  • Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Nursing

About the Course 

This course makes you a qualified Nurse. A nurse is a professional who helps doctors in treating patients. They also take care of individuals who fail to take care of themselves due to old age or any kind of illness.

Career Options after Completing this Course 

The career options available for a qualified nurse are limitless. After successful completion of the course, you can work in home healthcare services, hospitals or any private physicians’ offices. You can also join schools, old age homes military and outpatient clinics. Multiple nursing care facilities are also available these days. They are always on a lookout for qualified nurses. This is a rewarding career from remuneration perspective as well. A nurse receives an average salary of $67,930 per year.

Where to Study? 

There are multiple institutions that offer nursing course throughout the world. Some of the lucrative options are:

  • King’s College London, United Kingdom
  • The University of Pennsylvania, United States of America
  • University of Toronto, Canada
  • University of Sydney, Australia
  • University of North Carolina, United States

Some of the Top Indian Universities and colleges are offering Nursing are below,

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
  • Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
  • Armed Force Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
  • Madras Medical College, Chennai.
  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.
  • West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).
  • Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute.

Most of the colleges and universities provide financial aid like scholarships too.

Orthoptics 

About the Course 

It is the study of the eye. This course talks about treating any eye deformity such as vision defects without surgical intervention. In this course, you will mainly learn about eye movement system and binocular vision. It also teaches about neuro-anatomy, physiology, nervous system and how they relate to human binocular vision. Most of the colleges and institutions admit students who have pursued Physics, Chemistry, and Biology during High School or Advanced Level of the General Certificate of Education. But there are few colleges that prefer Mathematics in addition to these three subjects.

Career Options after Completing the Course 

This course opens up a large number of career avenues for the students. You can work in the eye department of any private or government hospital, health centres of schools and colleges or you can have your own private clinic. You can also go for higher studies in this field and pursue research and teaching as your career. The earning potential as a professional is also good in this field. On an average, it is around $58,422 per year.

Where to Study? 

A good choice of institute makes the course even more lucrative. Just like other courses, there are multiple study destinations for this course too. Some of the good colleges and institutions are:

  • La Trobe University, Australia
  • University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • The University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
  • University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Oklahoma State University, United States of America

Some of the Top Indian Universities and colleges are offering Nursing are below,

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
  • Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
  • Armed Force Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
  • Madras Medical College, Chennai.
  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.
  • West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).
  • Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute.

Pharmacy 

About the Course 

It is the field of science that establishes a connection between Health Science and Chemical Science. This course talks about safe and effective skills of preparing and administering pharmaceutical drugs. It is a very interesting field of study. If you have chosen Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as your subjects during High School, this is the best course for you to opt for. However few of the colleges and universities also prefer Mathematics in addition to these three subjects.

Career Options after Completing the Course 

After completing the course, you become a qualified Pharmacist. You can be employed at various places after successful completion of this course. You can work as a Drug Regulatory Officer or Medical Sales Representative. You can also prosper in the field of research and education. Medical Writing is another field of interest for you. If can work in a hospital or any other healthcare facility as well. So the options are numerous and interesting.

Where to Study?

Some of the well-known destinations to pursue this course are:

  • The University of California, United States Of America
  • Ohio State University, United States of America
  • Purdue University, United State of America
  • The University of Arizona, United States of America
  • University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

Some of the Top Indian Universities and colleges are offering Nursing are below,

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
  • Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
  • Armed Force Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
  • Madras Medical College, Chennai.
  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.
  • West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).
  • Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute.

Anthropology 

About the Course 

Anthropology is the study of the human race. This course talks about how humans developed, how humans are related to other animals. This course also teaches about different human societies, its customs, and cultures. You will also learn about genetics, the human body, health, and diet. If you are interested in studying about the human race, this course is the best choice for you.

Career Options after Completing the Course 

This field of study is both exhaustive and interesting at the same time. After completing the course, you can join some research organizations. You can work as a curator. You can also get associated with some well-known international organizations like WHO, UNESCO, and UNICEF. Employment opportunities for this field are also good in NGOs, Art Galleries, and Publishing Houses.

Where to Study? 

Some of the colleges and universities that offer this course and have state of the art infrastructure:

  • Yale University, United State of America
  • New York University, United State of America
  • University of Toronto, Canada
  • University College London, United Kingdom
  • University of Auckland, New Zealand 

Archaeology 

About the Course 

It is the study of human history by excavating historical sites and studying the objects or fossils obtained from these sites. This is one of the sub-divisions of Anthropology course. Because of its extensive nature, a completely separate course has been designed for this field. There are two kinds of undergraduate courses in this field namely – Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. Bachelor of Science is applicable to students who have pursued Physics, Chemistry, and Biology during High School or Advanced Level of the General Certificate of Education. This is again a very interesting field of study. This course is a must choice for you if history along with other science subjects comes under your area of interest.

Career Options after Completing the Course 

In this field as well there are multiple options to earn, grow and prosper. After completing the course you can join excavation companies as Archaeologists. If you are interested in higher studies, you can increase your knowledge and work in the research and education field. You can also work as a curator.

Where to Study?

The below-mentioned colleges and universities are sought after destinations for this course.

  • University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • The University of Arizona, United States of America
  • Harvard University, United States of America
  • The University of Michigan, United States of America
  • Boston University, United States of America

You can also do these courses after 12th PCB Group

MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery
BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
B Sc AH (Animal Husbandry) Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences
B Sc – Bachelor of Science
B Sc Microbiology – Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
B Sc Biotechnology – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
B Sc Bio Chemistry – Bachelor of Science in Bio-Chemistry
B Sc – Nursing
B PT – Bachelor in Physio Therapy
B Pharm – Bachelor in Pharmacy
B Sc Agriculture – Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
B Sc Horticulture – Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
B Sc Environmental Science – Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
BFSc – Bachelor in Fisheries Sciences
B Sc MLT – Bachelor in Medical Technology
B Sc Occupational Therapists
B Sc Audiology
B Sc Speech and Language Pathology
B Sc Radiography
B Sc Rehabilitation Therapy
B Sc Food Technology
B Sc Nutrition and Dietetics
B Sc Botany
B Sc Zoology
B Sc Anthropology
B Sc Home Science

Conclusion 

So you can see that there are multiple options if you are choosing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects during High School. Pick up the course that interests you the most and then choose the college or university accordingly. A lucrative career is awaiting you.

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