There is an ocean of opportunities in private and Government sectors for the environment science degree holders, says Dr Mukesh Kwatra
Environment isn’t one subject but an associate integration of many subjects that embrace each other, like Science and Social Studies. It teaches us about sustainable way of living together with environment. In order to grasp the various aspects of the environment, one has to understand biology, chemistry, physics, geography, resource management, political economy and population issues. Therefore the scope of environmental studies is wide and covers some aspects of nearly each major discipline. It offers an overplus of job chance for environmental scientists, environmental biologists, environmental engineers, environmental modellers and environmental journalists.
Environmental scientists find career opportunities in the mining industry, plant food industry, textile and dying industry, food processing units, bio fuel industry etc. After holding a degree in this field you get a variability of careers to choose from and that could be from Government, personal organisations or from plentiful of alternative industries.
You can also consider a teaching job in schools or universities. Several private organisations like food processing industries, refineries, distilleries and plant food industries are providing various job opportunities for the graduates in this field.
Holding a degree in Environmental Education is providing endless career options. Like many others demanding streams, the field of environment too has a wide scope. There is an ocean of opportunities in private or in the government sector for the environment science degree holders. Aspirants doing various courses in Environment field, can apply for a research degree in Government organisations. MSc degree holding candidates can find many lucrative career opportunities in India as well as abroad.
Environmental Professor: The scope of environment studies is tremendously growing in recent years with cutting-edge research and continuous innovation in the field. Researchers find Environmental Professor as a lucrative career choice. If you want to be a part of this highly paid job in government and private sectors then pursue a desired degree to achieve success.
Environmental Engineering: It is a job type in which environmentalists utilise the knowledge of engineering thus acquired in soil science, hydraulics, chemistry etc to evolve answers for ecological issues. They are also better equipped to address global issues, such as Ecological disparity, water issues, climate change, and environmental sustainability. If you choose to start your career at the right place, you are bound to attain heights in your career. It offers you plenty of opportunities to work on broad range of fields.
Environmental Biologists: They are scientists who study how living organisms interact with each other, their environments and surroundings. In this field one can work as field technicians, laboratory technicians, researchers for private or government laboratories, or as independent contractors.
Environmental Scientists: They are the ones who use their knowledge of natural science to protect the environment and human health. Environment scientists are employed with mines, agencies involved in cleaning up of polluted areas, dying industry, fertilizer industry, as advisory to policymakers, or work with waste management concerns, bio fuel or sustainable fuel industries etc. This sector provides you plethora of highly paid job opportunities. You can be employed by various government organisations such as Pollution Control Board, Water Authority, Waste management and Urban Planning.
Environmental Journalist: With a lot of media attention off late to environment concerns, reporting on environmental problems is at the rise. People search for complete information associated with the surroundings, for this reason there is an increase in the demand for environmental journalists.
The writer is founder of Smiling Tree