Natural Science Courses & the Potential Work Opportunities

Guide on Natural Science Courses & the Potential Careers

NATURAL SCIENCE COURSES – Here is a guide on the degrees that you can take in this field and the potential work opportunities.

A lot of people regret that they were not able to have the right course when they were in college. There are actually a lot of considerations in choosing a course — your financial capacity, your passion, its status when it comes to demand, etc. However, this is one big decision that you have to make.

There are several college courses in the Philippines. Because the list is long, while it gives you enough options, the selection process is also more challenging.

Among the college courses are the Natural Science courses. These courses study nature and the rules that apply to nature. You can check the degrees under this field of study below.

Natural Sciences Courses

Bachelor of Science in Geology (BS Geology)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES)
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology (BS Molecular Biology)
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (BSFi)
Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BS Forestry)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS Biology)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics (BS Applied Physics)
Bachelor of Science in Physics (BS Physics)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS Chemistry)

Bachelor of Science in Geology (BS Geology)

This four-year course studies the traits, composition, origin, and characteristics of the Earth. The graduates of this course may have the following potential career opportunities:

Volcanologist
Geological Engineer
Seismologist
Environmental Lawyer
Professor
Technical Writer
Consultant

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES)

This four-year course deals with the study of the environment as well as the impact of the activities of humanity to the environment. Graduates of this course may have the following potential career opportunities:

Conservation and Resource Management Staff
Environmental Impact Assessor
Environmental Consultant
Technical Personnel
Environmental Officer
Research Assistant
Pollution Control Officer (PCO)
Environmental Scientist
Project Planner
Professor
Research Analyst

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology (BS Molecular Biology)

One of the Natural Science courses is the Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology. It is the study of desribing, identifying, and manipulating the components of cells and organisms. Graduates of this course may work as:

Toxicologist
Forensic Scientist
Geneticist
Research Technician
Technical Writer
Medical Technologist
Pest Control Officer
Product Safety Officer
Microbiologist

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (BSFi)

Are you interested in capture fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic ecology, post-harvest fisheries, and other fisheries-related research? This is the course for you. You may work as:

Fisheries Management
Fisheries Industries
Fisheries Research
Fisheries Instruction
Fisheries Extension Service

Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BS Forestry)

This four-year course is also one of the Natural Science courses that you may take. It teaches the management of economic, social, and environmental dimensions of forestry resources. The graduate of this course may work as: