By: Shantanu Das Sharma, Sr. Associate Editor, ICN Group Quick recap of what we have covered in Part 36 TO DESIGN YOUR OWN DESTINY Everything is Possible; It is Only a Question of Strategy Success Rarely Happens by Chance, Success Happens by Design Now, don’t we all want the freedom to do and to be whatever we choose to become? Often it’s our die-hard habits that stand in our way! If you do what everyone else does, you will get what everyone else gets! Why You Must Start Setting Goals,…
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Career Selection-A Basic Insight: Part 31
By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN FILM MAKING The film making and production has always been seen as a glamorous industry. It is part of mass media as it offers entertainment, information and communication. It includes various domains of creativity such as acting, directing, producing, script writing, cinematography, sound recording, visual mixing, editing etc. It also looks into various managerial aspects like selection of sites, budgets, personnel management etc. Hence it required professional skills in various areas like cinematography, sound engineering and editing to name a few. Career in film making includes…
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By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE This is a science that studies about the effects of organisms on environment and vice-versa. This is an interdisciplinary field as includes subjects like social sciences, humanities, engineering and biology. How technology affects the nature and what is the role of society towards environmental conditions are some of the key issues taken up in study of environmental science. Courses The major courses in this field are: B.E (Environmental Science) B.Tech (Environmental Science) Bachelor of Environmental Management Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science Bachelor…
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By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN BIOTECHNOLOGY It is considered to be one of the most advanced sectors for career and includes the combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering. It has its applications across different areas such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-products, textiles, medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation and animal sciences. It has the subject areas like genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology, cell biology along with chemical engineering, information technology and robotics. Courses The major courses in this sector are: M. Sc. (Biotechnology) B.Tech (Biotechnology) B.Tech (Genetic Engineering) B.Tech (Bioinformatics) M.E…
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By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN DAIRY TECHNOLOGY This again is a booming sector for employment and is basically a fusion of engineering, biochemistry, bacteriology, and nutrition. It takes care of production, processing, packaging, storage, transport and physical distribution of milk and its products. An expert in dairy technology can take up consultancy, teaching, research or can start their own milk or ice cream plants. Courses The major courses in this sector are: B.Sc. Dairy Technology B.Tech. Dairy Technology Diploma in Dairy Technology M.Sc. Dairy Technology M.Sc. Dairy Technology and Agricultural Extension…
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By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY It is a science of looking after the issues like feeding and breeding of domestic animals and farm animals such as cattle, sheep, horses, hogs, etc. This finds a great scope as Indian agriculture system depends a lot on animal husbandry for their livelihood. The beekeeping, dog breeding, farming, horse breeding, pig farming, raising cattle, sheep farming, etc. provides meat, egg, milk, wool, etc and has a crucial impact on Indian economy. Courses The famous courses in Animal Husbandry are: B.Sc. in Animal Husbandry &…
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By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN NURSING It is one of the most common paramedical profession and is directly associated with patient care right from general ward to the operation theatre, and therefore it is an essential component of the healthcare system. This has seen tremendous demand in recent years. Courses The major courses in nursing in India are managed by Indian Nursing Council (INC): ANM (Auxiliary Nursing & Midwife) Bachelor of Science in Nursing GNM (General Nursing & Midwife) M. Phil (Nursing) M. Sc (Nursing) Ph.D. (Doctor in Philosophy) The specializations in the field of nursing are Cancer…
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By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN PHYSIOTHERAPY This looks into the assessment and treatment of physical disability, fracture, dislocation, amputation, neurological cases, nerve injuries, heart and chest conditions, muscular diseases, pain, disease any other related problems. Courses The followings are the major courses in physiotherapy: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) This is a course in Physiotherapy that plays role in maintaining optimal physical condition and functions of a human body. It gives the knowledge to evaluate, preserve and take care of individuals who have degenerative and neurological disorders. The mode of treatment offered…
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By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN PARAMEDICAL COURSES These courses are related to the allied healthcare sector and include courses in pharmacy, nursing and medicine. The people in allied healthcare ease the functioning of doctors and medical experts. The demand in paramedical sector is increasing day-by-day. Let us have a brief look into the different paramedical courses in the following section. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Pharmacists are sought to work in the area of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) dispensaries. They can find jobs in retail pharmacies, marketing, research and quality…
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By: Satyendra Kumar Singh, Editor-ICN MEDICAL COURSES The courses in Medicals are under the control and regulation of the Medical Council of India (MCI), which is a central regulatory authority. Most of the institutes were established by the central and state governments however many private medical institutes were started later to cater the medical aspirants. Courses The major courses for Medical atream are: M. B. B. S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery) is 5.5 years’ course that includes one year of internship.…
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