In my view following are the upcoming, new and emerging career options to consider for Students in India.
- Actuary Science: Professionals who evaluate the likelihood of future events. Design ways to reduce the likelihood of undesirable events. And decrease the impact of any undesirable events. Children who love Mathematics and Statistics must consider Actuary as one of the fields as it would allow them to apply their skills in the most exciting & challenging manner.
- Robotic Science: Children with strong foundations in Mathematics & Science would find this career rewarding. It is a branch of mechanical, electrical and computer engineering which include design, construction, operation, information processing, application of robots and computer systems.
- Artificial Intelligence: is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. Combines the application of Science & Engineering.
- Web Development & Design: the world is moving virtual. Children interested in Computers but for some reason may not be able to take Sc. & IT can do commerce and take up diploma/certification course.
- De-addiction Specialist: Lifestyle & stress often lead to psychosomatic diseases. Engaging adults & Teens in the webs of substance addictions. Causing an increase in the demand for qualified specialists. Look for MBBS leading to Psychiatry, Clinical & Counselling psychology courses.
- Information Security Analyst: Refers to the processes and methodologies involved with keeping information confidential includes which prevent unauthorized personnel from entering or accessing a system. Look for Computer Science courses specialising in Information Security.
- Biomedical Engineering: Either the professional ‘Designs’ biomedical equipment and devices, such as artificial internal organs, replacements for body parts, and machines for diagnosing medical problems Or Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.
- Mobile Applications Developer: With the increase in the number and make of mobile phones, there comes a demand for better applications. And in turn, huge scope of mobile application development. The mobile applications developer creates software for mobile devices and technology whether for an Android, Apple or Windows platform. Look for a degree in Computer Science and specialisations for the same.
- Alternative Energy Consultants: Alternative Energy Consultant would be a universal expert on all alternative energy sources including solar, hydro, nuclear energy and more. As the earth can not survive long on Fossil fuel alternate sources need to be developed.
- Organ/Body Part creator: Progress in stem cell research means 3D-printing could well be used to grow organs on demand. There is a concrete expectation that in the next decade more and more organs could be manufactured from the recipient cells. Interested students keen on exploring multiple areas of study including RNA structure, chromosome movement and cell wall synthesis, membrane biogenesis and organ development. This career is for you. Look for courses in Molecular and Cellular Biology or Biomedical Engineering
- Pharmacovigilance: also known as drug safety, is the pharmacological science relating to the collection, detection, assessment, monitoring, and prevention of adverse effects with pharmaceutical products. Students with an interest in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotech and chemistry wanting to specialise in Bio-science.