Why non medical stream?
Non medical has been one of the most popular career streams among students owing to the large number of career options and fields it offers. With the increasing dependency of the world, lifestyle choices on science, technology, experiment field and respective careers, the demand for non medical students has spiked. Inclination of modern society towards gadgets, technology and time saving techniques has made non-medical as one of the most preferable career choices.
After 10th class students are in a serious dilemma of choosing a career stream to which they can rely on for a stable secure future. At this point, non medical shows itself as the safest and the most preferable stream to be chosen. One of the reasons for this is, it offers the opportunity to pursue the subjects of Arts and Commerce also after 12th standard which is not possible vice versa in case of other streams.
Is non medical stream difficult?
The answer to the above question is subjective to the student selecting it. It depends on the interest and loves that student shares with the core subjects of the course. Someone who has been a pro with number and is able to apply logic to whatever is being done, carries conceptual knowledge about the subjects, will find the stream to be easy to grasp and will be able to score good marks. While on the other hand students who share knowledge and interest in writing, Geography, history, business will find it difficult to cope up with the subject. Thus in depth analysis of the subject in which the student is good, is required before choosing the subject. If one is curious to learn about chemistry of molecules, physics around machines, gadgets, building of roads, sound production and every minor thing present around us and is ready to put effort in the same, he/she can easily go for the non medical stream.
Subjects for a Non Medical Student
Non medical stream comprises of three core subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
Along with these three subjects one is supposed to select one additional subject among the subject choices offered by the school. English tends to remain a compulsory subject for all.
Selecting Biology along with non medical stream will make one eligible for courses of both Medical and non medical stream.
Career options after non medical
There are many options one can pursue after completion of their 12th standard from non medical. These career options include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Engineering
For a layman, non medical is equivalent to Engineering. It is the most common course that is preferred by students after completing 12th standard from non medical. Engineering offers different courses under it which are
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Textile Engineering
- Civil Engineering
And many more
Admission to B tech is based on the scores of JEE mains or advanced exam. Some private exams are also conducted by Universities and Institutes.
- Bachelors in Architecture
Architecture degree program provides the foundation required to prepare students for an internship in an architectural firm and for eventual licensing as an architect. Students interested in design and building can opt for this course. Admission to the course is done on the basis of scores in JEE paper 2 and NATA exam.
- NDA (National Defense Academy)
Students can enter into the Air Force, Navy, army or Naval Academy after completion of non medical in 12th standard. The exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. There is a Technical entry scheme in the army that is reserved for boys only. Job profile consists of Technical work for the students of non medical.
- Bachelors in Computer Application
A Bachelor in Computer Application is a technical degree that prepares students for a career in the field of computer application and software development. This is a professional course where a non math student is also applicable to apply.
- Bachelors in Fashion Technology
Fashion Technology is mainly concerned with the art of crafting cloth materials that are both pleasing to the eyes and attractive to wear. Through B.Sc. in Fashion Technology a student gets introduced to the core garment manufacturing techniques, technologies and applications.
- Commercial pilot
The technicalities involved in flying a plane can be easily understood if one understands the concepts of Physics well. A commercial pilot license is a type of pilot license that permits or offers to act as a pilot of an aircraft and be paid for his work. The basic requirement to obtain the license and privileges it confirms are agreed internationally by the International Civil Aviation organization. There are three different courses under commercial pilot that is: student pilot license, private pilot license and commercial pilot license.
- Bachelors in Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the clinical health science that links Medical Science with chemistry and it is stated with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use and control of medications and drugs. The field is open for both Medical and non medical students.
- Bachelors in Planning
It is a professional undergraduate level degree program. Professional planners play a critical role in shaping urban environment- economically, environmentally, socially and culturally.
- Bachelors in Astrophysics
A Bachelor in Astrophysics is a 4 year Science intensive program. The curriculum consists of studies in Astronomy, Physics, Natural Science and Mathematics. Study areas include the Physics of planets, stars and galaxies and the universe as a whole.
- Bachelors in Astronomy
It is the natural science that studies celestial bodies, the force developed in their interaction in space and other observable phenomena space signs include. Other areas of Investigation such as space travel and space exploration are studied in addition to astronomy.
- B.Sc. Nautical Sciences
It is a three year course that results in an undergraduate degree or diploma after which a student joins a ship as training cadet officer. Course is related to learning navigation.
- Bachelor in Arts in Statics
This branch deals with applied statistics and mathematics. The main job here is to use proven mathematical techniques, to construct statistical models. One uses Mathematics to form surveys and other kinds of research.
- Food Technology
Food technology is the branch of Food Science that deals with the production processes that make food. Scientific research into Food Technology concentrates on food preservation techniques. It is a four year course offered under B.Tech.
The above mentioned courses are majorly related to studies and the subjects that non medical students study. Along with above mentioned courses there are many interdisciplinary courses that belong to arts and commerce stream but can be pursued by the students of non medical students. These are as follows
- Economics Honors
- Actuarial science
- Bachelors of finance and investment
- BBA/BBM
- CA
- Law etc.
In addition to these, there are certain skill based career options that are also open for Non medical stream students which include:
- Hotel Management
- Designing
- Travel Industry based careers
- Language based career options
- Psychology
- Blogging and content curators
- Civil Services
And the list goes on..
With such a huge career pool for the Non medical students to choose from, the opportunities for failure reduce. As a non medical student you always have a back up career option to choose from. Subsequent colleges and Universities offering these courses are also high in India as well as abroad. Non Medical is an excellent stream choice for students who have a genuine interest in Science and want to understand the concepts better.
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