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1.FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Careers for Food Scientists and Technologists
  Research Technician – In agricultural research organisations, Food and Agro-allied firms to handle food related research work

Quality Assurance Supervisor – Monitor and check quality in food manufacturing and preservation processes in Commercial Farms, Agro allied industries, Food Processing and Packaging Companies, Government food and Health Monitoring Agencies (eg NAFDAC)
 

Nutrition Scientist – Conduct tests and implement best standards in Food processing/packaging industries, Hotels, Restaurants/Fast Food Chains, Government Health Agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations with focus on nutrition and hunger/malnutrition elimination

Nutrition Consultants – Can work as private consultants on diet and nutrition with a client base of mid to top level earners, or work as nutrition consultant in hospitals, NGOs etc

Food Science Lecturer – You also might choose to pursue a career in education teaching food science and technology courses to students in higher institutions. You would however be needing a hgher degree to accomplish this.

Product Developer – If you knack for developing new food products and are creative enough this could be a rewarding career path. Many food processing and manufacturing companies continue to churn out new food seasoning products, new snacks, noodles, and packaged food items. You can work in the product department of conglomerates like Nestle Plc who produce fast moving edible consumer goods and products and are always on the lookout to develop new market penetrating food products.

Sectors and Industries Where You Can Work as a Food Scientist

There are a host of places, businesses, non-profit organisations and government agencies where you can find useful career opportunities as a Food Scientist. They include;

-Hospitals
-Bakeries
-FMCG Companies/Conglomerates
-Confectionaries
-Farms
-Food Processing Companies
-Fishing/Food Preservation Companies
-Food Processing Units of Hotels, Catering Companies and Fast
   Foods
-Government Food Related Health Agencies (eg NAFDAC)
-Local and International NGOs on Food, Malnutrition etc
-Beverage Production Companies

2.AGRONOMY

A person who study Agronomy can do the followings jobs;

Agricultural Climatologist Agronomist Agronomist Sales Biological Science Technician Biotechnology Technician Chemical Sales Representative Crop Consultant Crop Production Specialist District Conservationist District Seed Sales Manager Environmental Scientist Extension Agent Farm Loan Officer Farm Manager (Traditional & Organic) Farmer Fertilizer Plant Manager Field Production Specialist Field Representative Forest Soil Scientist Golf Course Superintendent GPS Training Specialist

Grain Laboratory Technician Lab technician Land Use Consultant National Park Technician Operations Trainee Physical Science Technician Production Scientist Range Manager Research Assistant Research Associate Research Station Superintendent Seed Analyst Seed Production Manager Soil and Water Conservationist Soil and Water Management Consultant Soil Classifier Soil Management Specialist Soybean Researcher Territory Sales Manager Turfgrass Specialist Weed Scientist Wetlands Soil Scientist

3.MEDICINE

The person who opt to study MEDICINE can work on the following sectors; Chiropractors

Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuro musculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

Dentists

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.

Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners

Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners, also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare. The scope of practice varies from state to state.

Optometrists

Optometrists examine the eyes and other parts of the visual system. They also diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

Physician Assistants

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients.

Podiatrists

Podiatrists provide medical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. They diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, and perform surgery involving the lower extremities.

Registered Nurses

Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

Veterinarians

Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to improve public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals.

4.PHARMACY
Career Opportunities in Pharmacy¹
 It is an incredibly exciting time to pursue a career in pharmacy and students graduating from the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy have a wide-range of career opportunities available to them.  To learn more about these opportunities, please see below.
   
Retail pharmacy
The majority of pharmacists work in retail pharmacy.  Retail pharmacists dispense and verify medications, counsel patients on medication use and general health topics, and recommend over-the-counter products. Additionally, depending on the pharmacy, retail pharmacists may vaccinate patients or offer medication therapy management to patients with chronic disorders (e.g., diabetes) or both.  Retail pharmacists manage pharmacy technicians and may choose to pursue a management track.   

Independent pharmacy
In addition to the responsibilities described under retail pharmacy, pharmacists working at an independent pharmacy may compound medications and, depending on the size of the pharmacy they own, they may manage finances, order and take inventory of items sold at the pharmacy, manage personnel, make payroll, etc.  Individuals interested in owning a pharmacy should consider the Pharm.D./MBA dual degree program offered by the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy and joining the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). 

Hospital pharmacy
Hospital pharmacists advise health care providers and patients on the safe and effective use of medications and are responsible for choosing, preparing, storing, compounding, and dispensing medications. Other responsibilities include monitoring medication use, implementing hospital regulations related to medication, and other administrative tasks. Individuals interested in hospital pharmacy typically complete a pharmacy residency program and should consider joining the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists.   

Clinical pharmacy
Clinical pharmacists work with physicians and other health care professionals to ensure that medications contribute to optimal patient health outcomes. Responsibilities may include evaluating patient response to prescribed medications, attending patient rounds in hospital units, and counseling patients. Clinical pharmacists work in hospitals, health clinics, nursing homes, and insurance companies. Individuals interested in clinical pharmacy typically complete a pharmacy residency program and should consider joining the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
 
Managed care
Managed care pharmacists work directly with other health care professionals to provide medication therapy management, while considering the pharmacoeconomic impact on patients. They provide a broad range of clinical services including monitoring patient safety and outcomes, managing formularies, and patient education. Managed care pharmacists typically work for health plans and pharmacy benefit management companies. Residency opportunities are available to individuals interested in managed care and interested individuals should consider joining the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.

Industry
There are a broad range of opportunities available to pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry.  They can participate in research and development, quality assurance, drug information, sales, marketing, regulatory affairs or clinical trials. Individuals interested in working in the pharmaceutical industry typically participate in postgraduate fellowship programs available at many pharmaceutical companies.

Consultant pharmacy
Pharmacy consultants typically work with long-term care facilities and review drug regimens, offer pharmacokinetic dosing services, patient counseling, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Long-term care facilitates include nursing homes, mental institutions, home health agencies, hospice care, correctional institutions, rehabilitation centers, and adult day care centers.

Academia
Pharmacists interested in training the next generation can pursue a career as faculty member at a college or school of pharmacy. Pharmacy faculty teach, conduct research, participate in public service, precept students, and contribute to patient care. Individuals interested in a career in academia should consider residencies with significant teaching components.

Nuclear pharmacy
Nuclear pharmacists compound and dispense radiopharmaceutical for use in medical procedures. Individuals interested in nuclear pharmacy must complete a training program after earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and should consider residency programs that focus on nuclear pharmacy.  Students enrolled at the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy may choose to enroll in an elective nuclear pharmacy rotation in the fourth year of the Pharm.D. program.   

Government agencies
The National Institutes of Health, FDA, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Veterans Administration, and Armed Forces all employ pharmacists. Pharmacists working with a governmental agency engage in a wide range of tasks, including patient care, biomedical and epidemiological research, reviewing new drug applications, and developing and administering health care policy.

5.CIVIL ENGINEERING

A civil engineering degree prepares you for work in the construction industry as well as in the business, management and financial sectors

Job options

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

• Building control surveyor
• Consulting civil engineer
• Contracting civil engineer
• Design engineer
• Nuclear engineer
• Site engineer
• Structural engineer
• Water engineer

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

• Building services engineer
• Engineering geologist
• Environmental consultant
• Patent attorney
• Quantity surveyor
• Sustainability consultant

6.ANIMAL SCIENCE

If you opt to study this course,you can work on the followings field

Animal care technician Animal nutritionist Animal researcher Animal scientist Animal health pharmaceutical sales Bank loan officer Breed association director Breeding manager Chief executive officer Communications director Equine feed sales representative Extension agent/educator Feed lot manager Geneticist Insurance agent Lab technician Livestock consultant Market reporters (USDA) College Professor Physiologist Quality control inspector Range/livestock manager Sales and marketing manager Veterinarian Zoologist