Graduation Courses in Medical Field

Perfusion Technology

         Perfusion Technology is a bio science course which involves the study of pathology,physiology and equipment used in supporting the functioning of  heart and lungs during medical treatment. The Perfusion technologist have to operate the heart-lung machine as per the advice of the doctors treating the patient. A Perfusion technologist  is a health professional who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass. His main duty is to support the physiological and metabolic needs of the cardiac surgical patient when the patient’s heart malfunctions.A perfusion technologists has good opportunities in  health care services and  multi-speciality hospitals. 

Medical Lab Technology(MLT)

         Now medical field has developed a lot.New diseases are diagnosed each day and also the medicine for curing the disease is also found out with much effort.The number of hospitals are increasing day by day,so also the number of  patients .Diagnosing the right disease at the right time is the most crucial thing.This is where the role of a Medical lab technologist is relevant. The main job of a Medical Lab Technician is to perform diagnostic tests on samples of tissue, stool, urine, blood and other body fluids. And diagnose the element which is abnormal.With the help of this report,the doctor finds out the ailment of the patient and starts medicine to cure the disease.The routine work of Medical Lab Technologists includes monitoring  tests on patients, Matching  blood types for transfusion,finding out  drug levels in the patient’s blood preparing samples of body fluids for analysis,operating  laboratory equipment to discover disease causing microorganisms. They specialize in various allied fields like Immunology, Virology, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology,Histology,Cyto genetics,Embryology,Mortuary,Molecular Pathology,Hematology etc.

An overview of graduation courses in medical field.

                             Today I would like to introduce you some of the graduation courses in medical field,for which,few years back admission was given on the basis of the rank in Kerala Medical Entrance.Now admission to these graduation courses are given only on the basis of marks in plus two exam only.

The courses are

1.BSc Nursing

2.BSc Perfusion Technology

3.BSc MLT (Medical lab Technology)

4.BSc Optometry

5.BPT (Physiotherapy)

6.BASLP(Audiology and Speech language Pathology

7.BCVT(Cardio Vascular Technology)

8.B Pharm(Pharmacy)

9.Pharm.D(Doctor of Pharmacy)

The duration of the Pharm.D course is 6 yers.Of all other courses the duration is 4 years each.For Physiotherapy six months and for Nursing courses in government colleges twelve months internship

Is made compulsory.For admission to these courses,marks obtained in plus two subjects will be normalised on the basis of a specified criteria and calculated.

Application for these courses are now accepted.For more details log on to www.lbscentre.in

Lets have an overview of these courses

Bsc Nursing

                                             Nursing has emerged as the key areas giving employment. Graduate nurses are in demand than diploma holders.The B. Sc. (Nursing) curriculum covers all aspects of medical care, including psychological counselling and sociology. The syllabus includes an exhaustive study of Anatomy, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Community health management, surgical procedure etc.  A BSc. (Nursing) graduate has plenty of opportunities to build a rewarding career. The most popular choice is take up job as a staff nurse at a hospital. Other options include, taking up teaching positions as clinical tutor.For those who wish to go abroad, one has to quality in the IELTS and take an online CGFNS test. An English proficiency examination like IELTS/TOEFL with better score is essential for career abroad.  Moreover nursing diploma holders have to complete CGFNS examination. CGFNS-Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is an internationally recognized agency involved in assessing the education, registration and licensing of nurses and doctors. CGFNS is regularly conducting CGFNS qualifying examination for recruiting nurses abroad. It will assess the nursing knowledge and English proficiency in three stages. In the first stage, CGFNS will assess whether the General nursing course is accredited or not. In the second stage nursing knowledge will be assessed through two nursing proficiency tests. (Part I & part II). In the third phase English proficiency will be assessed either through TOEFL/ IELTS. BSc Nursing graduates have to write only CGFNS English proficiency test. To succeed in a demanding profession like nursing, students should learn proper communication, inter-personal skills and have an emotionally balanced nature to cope with the demand of the profession.

Bachelor of Science

BSc Electronics

                  Electronics can be called as an ever green subject as its scope will not fade at any time.In todays world we do most of our work with various gadgets and we cannot thonk of a world without an application of electronics.Even though you can start a career with BSc electronics,you will need an MSc or various certification courses in Networking to attain a good career.There are plenty of opportunities in private sector,public sector as well as abroad.Teaching is also a good option.Networking ,hardware and Software engineering are some of the fastest growing fields that provides ample job opportunities for those choosing electronics as a career. They can get  get  job positions of Electronics design engineer, Technical support associate, Quality controller, Technical executive etc.They can also work in the role of Design and Product Engineer in public or private sector.

BSc Geography 

          Geography is the science that deals with the study of earth. Studying geography offers a lot of career options. With the increased use of satellite technology and Geographical Information System, which is a computer based information system, the scope of choosing geography as a career has multiplied many folds. There are various career opportunities in public as well as private sector. They can do research as well. Teaching is another bright career option. They can work in various developmental agencies that work on rural development and environmental issues, population study etc.travel and tourism also opens a lot of career options. They can also work as surveyor, drafter,climatologist,demographer,cartographer(one who prepares globe,map,charts etc),urban and regional planner etc.There are some differences between Geography and Geology. The main difference between geography and geology is that geography is mostly dealing with the physical overall shapes of the land. Geology is a science that is interested in how the land got into the shape it did.Geology is mostly about what the ground is made up of from a natural perspective. What kind of rocks it contains and how those rocks or layers of rocks got there. Geologists can find employment opportunities in Geological Survey department, Ground Water Board, Oil and Mining Companies etc

Bachelor of Science

Home Science

          After plus two in Science you can choose BSc Home Science in graduation.In Home Science you will learn a variety of subjects like Microbiology and Physiology, Child development,Textiles and clothing,Food and Nutrition,,Family Resource Management etc.These courses equip the students especially girls in overall skill development and multi-tasking.The higher studies at masters level are in two subjects mainly  MSc Food and Nutrition and MSc Extension Education which deals with social work and community development.There are many diploma courses as well that can be done after BSc Home Science like Post graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition,Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics,Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics ,Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Family Counseling etc. The students after their course can enter jobs in Hospitals as dietitian, welfare organizations, community development programs etc. They can also start up their career as instructors, counselors etc. they can also choose self employment. Many home science students start their career in fashion industry which provides attractive pay and reputation. Manufacturing and food processing units also recruit home science graduates.they can also do PhD and do research.Teaching opportunities are also there as a good career option.

Computer Science

             B.Sc Computer Science is a good degree for those who love computer jobs and wish to get a job in IT field.They should also have interest in programming and learning computer languages. This course generally combine theoretical study and practical hands-on projects. The course covers all aspects of computers right from the basic fundamentals of computers to database systems & advanced courses like C++, Java etc.This course mainly focuses on the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing rather than specific technologies.The various career options are as Database administrator, Information systems manager,Technical support,Applications developer,IT consultant,Web designer, Network engineer, Software-developer,Systems-analyst,IT-sales,IT-teacher,Technical-author,Hardware-designer,Logic-designer,Computer Programmer etc

Biology Related Courses

Biology

               Studying Biology helps us to understand more about nature and its  various life forms ,how they evolve, how they live and interact with each other, the various natural resources and its conservation ,the various diseases and how they affect plants ,animals ,birds,human beings etc.The most interesting career that biologists choose is in Research.In research,the biologists study the natural world, using the latest scientific tools and techniques in both laboratory settings and the natural environment to explore the secrets of nature. Another career is in Environmental management and conservation. Biologists in management and conservation careers are interested in solving environmental problems and conserving the natural world for future generations.They can also work in  Science museums, zoos, aquariums, parks, and nature centers as educators by  designing exhibits and educational programs.Another career option is teaching in schools and colleges.

The various biology related bachelors courses are Botany,Zoology,Biotechnology,Microbiology,Environment and Water management.

Botany: Botany involves the scientific study of plants. jobs available for these botany graduates in private sector are Park Ranger ,Her barium Keeper ,Curator,  Plant Biochemist etc .Apart for these there are a lot of opportunities in pubic sector as well.

Zoology is the branch of science which deals with the study of animal kingdom including the evolution, structure, classification, embryology, habits and distribution of all the animals.Different job positions available for graduates after B.Sc Zoology, Animal and Wildlife Educators, Zoo keeper, Animal rehabilitator, Documentary Maker, Researcher, Animal Behaviorists, Conservationist, Animal Trainers, Animal breeders etc

Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms - bacteria, protozoa, parasites, viruses and fungi. These organisms can only be seen under the microscope.There are a lot of career options in private and public sector like Medical Microbiologists, Agricultural Microbiologists, Industrial Microbiologists, Marine Microbiologists, Development laboratories, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Sector, Food Industry, Beverage Units, Chemical Industries etc

Environment and water management-

There are many job opportunities  for B.Sc Environment and Water Management graduates in government and private sector. Some of the jobs available in this field are Environment Journalist,Lecturer,Research Assistant,Research Fellow etc.They can apply for the jobs in Government organizations like Pollution Control Board, Urban Planning and Water Authority. Several private organizations recruit them. Some of those organizations are Refineries, Fertilizer Plants, Waste Treatment Industries, Distilleries and Food processing industries. 

Biotechnology: Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to manufacture products intended to improve the quality of human life. Biologists apply scientific principles to develop and enhance products, tools, and technological advances in fields such as agriculture, food science, and medicine. Scientists in this field may work in genetic engineering, pharmaceutical development, or medical technologies or as a lab technician or technologist.

Bachelor of Science-Maths

Maths

                 After completing plus two in Science you can choose graduation in Maths .If you have interest in numbers, equations, solving problems with formulas,calculus etc. After graduation you can either pursue higher studies or apply for various jobs in public and private sector. If teaching is your passion you can do MSc Maths and Phd and opt for it at school and college levels.You can also go for higher studies like Master of Computer Application (MCA)or Master of Business Administration(MBA). In almost all bank tests and Government job exams those with graduation in Maths can score well as quantitative aptitude questions will be easy for them compared to others from non-Maths background.

Job prospects:-

                    The next career option after teaching, for those opting Maths is in Research and Development. Various companies and research establishments employ mathematicians and statisticians with other scientists in interdisciplinary research teams. In management services also mathematicians are required in the area of operations Research. Actuarial science is another area for mathematicians. The work involves the application of probability and statistics to financial affairs such as life assurance, pensions and social security. Other avenues open to mathematicians are Banks and Investment Firms, Commerce Industry, Financial Sector, Insurance Agencies, Inventory Management, Statistics, Utility Companies,Business and Industries etc.

Bachelor of Science-Chemistry

                                           Chemistry

                         

                   Chemistry is the branch of Science that deals with the study of a range of matters such as atoms, crystals, molecules and many other collections of matters whether they are in isolation or in combination. It also involves the concepts of energy and entropy that are related to various chemical processes. Professionals working in this field are called chemists. They study the various compositions of matters and its concerned properties like density, size, shape and acidity.

Job Prospects:-

                                       The chemicals are used in almost every field like medicines, food products, and electronics and even in construction activities. This creates many opportunities for the chemistry graduates in diverse fields. The industries, specially chemical and pharmaceutical, the universities and government laboratories are the three major employers who recruit Chemistry graduates. The entry level jobs in this field usually require at least the bachelor’s degree in chemistry, but majority of the jobs like research needs candidates with PhD in the same. The chemical industries are also doing well in India and there is huge demand for chemists for various positions. The employment areas for the B.Sc Chemistry graduates include pharmaceutical industries, chemical manufacturers, Forensic Science Department, plastic industries, agrochemical industries, etc. Apart from these, they are also recruited in other fields such as oil, gas and power sectors and even in defence services. Chemists gets placed in various industries like Pharmaceuticals, Plastics, Pulp and Paper, Petroleum, Fine and Heavy Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Production, Mining and Metallurgy etc.

                   You can do graduation in various specialized areas in Chemistry like Polymer Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Bio Chemistry etc.

                                                  Polymer chemistry is the branch of Chemistry that deals with the study and manipulation of synthetic and organic chemical substances known as polymers. Polymers have various properties like flexibility, durability, hardness etc.    

 Polymer Chemists deal with the nature, structure, and applications for polymers, e.g. plastics, synthetic materials, soaps and cleansers, and other chemical products. They can work in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing and in professional, scientific, and technical services firms.

                                         Biochemistry is  the study of chemical processes that take place in living organisms. Biochemists can pursue stem cell or genetic research that has the potential to result in dramatic medical or scientific breakthroughs. Some biochemists study the body’s immune response to germs and allergens or the effectiveness of drugs in treating a wide array of afflictions. Other biochemists work in the commercial food or agricultural field looking for ways to improve products and crops.

                                   Industrial Chemistry is the link between the research and industrial-scale chemical engineering. Industrial chemists make use of their broad understanding of chemistry and environmental sustainability in areas like pharmaceutical companies, polymer manufacturing, petrochemical processing, food science, and manufacturing industries. Industrial chemists connect science and production. Industrial chemistry is part of the long chain in the design and manufacturing process. Industrial chemists deal with the ideas, the design, the testing, and prototyping of new industrial products. In order to design something entirely new to help solve the major problems of the world their essential skills are, in-depth knowledge and application of chemistry and creativity with chemicals. The industrial chemist precedes the chemical engineer in the process of bringing something to market.

Bachelor of Science- Physics

                                              Physics
                   

                         Physics is a Pure Science subject.We apply Physics in our daily life a lot. Learning Physics makes us think a lot.It creates questions in our mind about things that happen around us in the world.It helps us to understand the various reasons behind and various phenomenon underlying the things that occur around us. The elementary principles learned in physics helps us to solve many complex problems.Thus the application of Physics is so wide and also the relevance of studying it in depth.

Job Prospects:-

           Physics offers challenging, interesting and productive careers.Physics offers a variety of work activities like Scientist, lab supervisor, researcher, technician, teacher etc. Physics opens doors employment opportunities  in government, industry, schools, and private organizations.Many positions, especially in research, require a doctoral degree. At the Master's level and higher, students tend to specialize in a particular field. Graduates with a major in physics find employment in the various areas of physics and other physical sciences; in technological and health industries; in financial services, in computer science, library science, education, communication, law, and medicine. In some of these areas advanced study may be necessary.

Options after plus two Science

                          Science stream students have more options when compared to commerce and humanities stream students as they can choose Science stream courses as well as all the other courses for which commerce and humanities stream students are eligible for. They can either score good marks in medical or engineering entrance to opt it or they can do graduation in Pure Science or Applied Science Courses. First we will discuss about the various graduations  in Science and later on we will discuss about Medical ,Para medical and Engineering Courses.

The various degree courses you can join after plus two Science stream are..

     BSc Maths, BSc Physics, BSc Statistics, BSc Chemistry, BSc Botany ,BSc Zoology, BSc Geography, BSc Geology, BSc Bio Chemistry, BSc Bio Technology, BSc Polymer Chemistry, BSc Bio Chemistry and Industrial Microbiology, BSc Computer Science, BSc Computer Science for hearing Impaired, BSc Electronics, Bachelor of Computer Application, BSc Physics and Computer Application, BSc Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, BSc Botany and Bio Technology, BSc Industrial Microbiology, BSc Home Science, BSc Environment and water Management, BSc Optical Instrumentation etc.

Bachelor of Arts-Malayalam

Malayalam 

Malayalam is the mother tongue of the people of Kerala ,’The God’s own country.’ Even though it is spoken by nearly half a million people ,it is a language which has to be learned in depth .In order to learn Malayalam with all its beauty and grace a thorough knowledge of its vocabulary ,grammar, usage etc is very essential .This reveals the importance of choosing Malayalam as a subject for graduation and for further studies .The subjects taught in  degree are Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Literary Criticism, Literary History etc. Those who have interest in poetry writing and story writing benefit even more in choosing this subject as it flourishes their knowledge in this beautiful language.

Job Prospects:-

             Malayalam has got a lot of career options in India as well as abroad. The various options are teaching ,translator, freelancer, entertainment and media etc. 

Translation services: Translators work in fields such as scientific literary, technical or business.

There are a number of companies which hire trained and qualified individuals from various languages for translation purposes

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Freelancer:  Freelancing is the new trend in the field of language. Freelancers join research firms, translation bureaus, publishing houses, international organizations, hotel industry, travel and tourism sector etc. National as well as foreign clients are always on the lookout for direct contact with individuals who can handle their clients in their native language. Language students have high scope of getting job with these companies.

Teaching: Teaching a noble profession for students from language background. There are a number of schools, colleges and universities which offer courses in Malayalam and require teachers and professors. For this Masters(M.A Malayalam),B.Ed. ,State Eligibility Test(SET) for teaching in schools as well as NET(National Eligibility Test ) for teaching in college is essential.

Entertainment and Media: The various news channels hire professionals to translate as well as present news in different languages .Malayalam experts can work in dubbing field as well.

in Bachelor of Arts

English

An English degree is a clear demonstration of effective research skills, understanding complex ideas and strong communication abilities which can be applied to any role that doesn't require a specific degree, or offers the necessary professional training to all starters.

Below are some job ideas followed by details of those further study and teaching options?
Many graduates who complete an English Language or Literature degree start their careers in the media as some form of journalist. Publishing is another popular career choice for English graduates, all based around an understanding of the language and its marketable presentation – the selecting, reviewing and arranging of material for publication. It includes managing the various stages of production, however graduates normally start in the editorial section as assistants or copy editors which normally offer clear paths into more senior roles. Other common industries English graduates choose include administration, advertising, marketing, media, PR and sales. If you do choose to go down the teaching route, further study will be required. To work in further education you will need to move on to a Masters and, most likely, a PhD. You may not be restricted to only teaching English though, you may find a range of subjects are available depending on any other qualifications you have and the grounding you need in a particular subject.

Sanskrit

Sanskrit knowledge is very useful to gain expertise on the ancient poetry and historical knowledge of India. Sanskrit has been made as a mandatory subject in many corporate institutions. The candidates doing research in Sanskrit after completing higher degrees in the respective field have a lot of job opportunities in the field of teaching itself. Along with it they also have good opportunities in translation, research and manuscriptology also. The candidates who complete degree and B. Ed in Sanskrit may become a Trained Graduate Teacher and may become Post Graduate Teacher upon completing M.A along with B. Ed.

The general subjects in Sanskrit at higher levels are Poetry, Grammar, Culture and Civilization. Some colleges are also teaching astrology along with M.A Sanskrit. But National Eligibility Test must be completed in order to become an Assistant Professor.

       Sociology

                     While graduates with advanced degrees in the field of sociology tend to accept positions with “sociologist" in the title, graduates at the bachelor’s level secure positions in fields both within and outside the discipline. Sociology graduates work in many areas like in fields as diverse as business management, consulting, corporate administration, insurance, medical administration, politics, realty, religious life, social work, teaching, and higher education  as well as in many other professional arenas, including positions of political and national leadership. Graduates with a major in Sociology can find research positions at a variety of private firms and governmental agencies conducting social science research throughout the country.

A sociology degree can lead to employment opportunities in all of the following areas:

• Criminal Justice- In corrections, rehabilitation, law enforcement, the justice system, parole system.
• Business and Industry- Advertising, Consumer and Market Research, Management of Non-profit organizations, Human Resources, Training and Human Development, Leadership Training.
• Research and Planning- Governmental and regional planning departments, research firms, evaluation research, public opinion research.
• Agencies-Social Services, Mental Health Services, Adoption, Child Care, Youth Services, Developmental Disability Services.
• Government- Social Science Analysis, Census Bureau and other federal agencies, Administration, Policy Analysis, Personnel, Homeland Security.
• Education- Public and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities, Administration, Alumni Relations, Placement Offices, Educational Research.
• Advocacy- Environmental, Child Welfare, National Policies, Victims Rights, Labour Rights, Community Organization.
• Communications- Technical Writing, Newspaper and Magazine Reporting, Public Relations.

Mass communication and Video production
                 

          The world has witnessed a phenomenal and unprecedented explosion in communication technology and media. All boundaries have been transcended, and the entire global community seems to have been brought together into one unified whole. And it is here that mass-communication, as a stream of study, and as a career, becomes so important and enviable. Careers in Mass Communication are not only high paying but also bring in a great deal of job satisfaction and expression of creativity. A graduate degree in the field is good to start with but a post graduate degree or diploma is almost essential to be considered for responsible positions in any organization.

         A professional course in mass communication opens doors for a career in films & TV, publishing, public relations, journalism, editing, direction, film making, scriptwriting, production, etc. In nutshell, Mass Communication widens up the horizon of career options for a person. Depending upon personal interest and inclination a mass communication professional can choose a job. Attractive and high paying jobs as journalist, actor, director, editor, screenwriter, RJ, producer, VJ are available to the talented and trained individuals.

       Just about every organization can use video to tell its story. Video producers tell that story by creating a product that entertains, educates, informs, promotes, captures or markets.

Some of the  video-related jobs are:

Producer: Video businesses vary in the area of production based on the type of videos they create and the topics they cover. A producer often oversees the entire video production process.

Post-production: Folks in post-production work with existing video to enhance it, edit it and add to it. These tasks could involve animation, audio, voice-overs, DVD menus, music and graphics.

Editor: Editors compile audio and video to create the final product that meets project requirements

Hotel management and Catering

           A diploma or degree in the field of hospitality not only assures one a lucrative job in India but also opens up avenues abroad. Since, the hospitality industry is a global industry the prospects of employment are manifold. The sky is the limit for those willing to nurture their talent with constant learning. After completing a degree in Hotel Management, one has a plethora of options available .The hospitality industry is one among the fastest growing industries in the world. The Government of India has declared Tourism and its ally, the Hospitality Industry as a priority sector. More Star Hotels, Resorts, Health Clubs, Restaurants, Luxury Cruise liners, etc. are getting popular, attracting the youth with interesting job opportunities.

                If you enjoy learning about new cultures, meeting new people and traveling extensively, a career in hotel management can fulfill your dreams. This dynamic industry promises a speedy growth with opportunities to travel and interact with diverse people. There is a direct correlation between the booming tourism and hospitality industry and demand for good talented people. This is a service-based industry, which wants young and energetic individuals, with creativity, passion, ambition and knowledge.

Audiology and speech language Pathology

·         The abilities most fundamental to human communication and interaction can be impaired by a wide range of conditions, from stroke, cancer, and cerebral palsy to hearing impairments, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and autism. Speech-language pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) and audiologists work with people of all ages to improve their ability to communicate. The key features of this career are that you get satisfaction from helping others. You can treat clients of all ages. You get exposure to work with  a team of professionals. You have option to work either  full time- or part-time work.

Where can speech-pathologists and audiologists work

• public schools
• hospitals
• nursing homes
• early intervention programs
• universities
• patient homes
• private practice
• rehabilitation centers
• special-needs schools

Economics

          

               Economics, which has been perceived as a traditional social science for decades has emerged as a new gateway for corporate careers in recent years. Growth in sectors such as finance, banking, insurance and allied sectors created demand for graduates in economics on a great scale.

Job prospects:-

               Well-trained students of economics can take up job in fields such as finance, banking, development sector, public policy, social work, journalism, teaching and research. Positions are available both in public and private sectors. Globalisation and the consequent merging of the world economy have widened the career prospects for economics students - business, education, government and consultancy are some of the fields in which they are in demand. A graduate or a postgraduate in economics can find entry-level jobs in banking, finance, insurance, stock markets, sales and marketing and so on. Government enterprises, public sector companies, investment firms, business journals and newspapers are other prospective employers. The Indian Economics Service (IES) and positions in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are excellent options in the government sector. The Union Public Service Commission conducts the IES examination every year. Economics graduates in the 21-30 age group may apply. Students can go for an MBA course at top-level institutions or choose journalism, law and so on for higher studies. The private sector holds out much growth potential for economists.

                                            

                                          Psychology

                       To become a psychologist or counselor, one should preferably do a PhD. in psychology. At the Masters-level, students can specialize in subjects such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology and development psychology .After completing Plus Two, you should choose psychology for the degree course. Several universities and colleges offer three-year degree courses in psychology .In Kerala, the many colleges offer psychology at the degree level. Plus two students with any combination of subjects can apply. Admission will be made on the basis of merit in the qualifying examinations.

Job prospects :-

         

 To pursue the career of a psychologist, one should have a genuine desire to help other people resolve their mental or emotional problems. Clinical psychologists can find jobs in mental health hospitals and clinics and do private practice as consultant psychologists or counselors. Teaching and research are two avenues of employment for qualified psychologists. They can also work as counselors in schools and colleges to help students when they  face various challenges in their studies as well as in life.

An overview of some of the courses ..    

                                        

                                                    Journalism

           With the robust growth of media and entertainment, journalism has emerged as one of the most preferred career options. While the emergence of television medium has created thousands of jobs in the last decade, the expansion of web-based media, off shoring and business process outsourcing have led to manifold growth of opportunities for mass communication graduates.Apart from the employability, journalism studies offer a public profession, where one has to deal with people.Journalism courses can be divided into four categories, print, television, radio and new media, the internet-based media forms like websites, pod costing.While reporting and sub-editing are two broad areas of print media, television and radio have production and reporting divisions, which include different subsection like script writing, content editing and news presentation.Passion for the profession, clarity of thought and sound communication skills are the basic prerequisites for journalism.

            A bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in journalism/mass communication is required to pursue a career in journalism. There are a number of universities and institutes offering these courses. Minimum eligibility for a Bachelor's degree in journalism is 10+2 and for post-graduate degree courses a Bachelor's degree in journalism.Skills like photography, knowledge of basic software and shorthand will be valuable added advantages and knowledge of different languages would help immensely.To become a journalist, one should have an inquisitive outlook, will power, an aptitude for presenting information in an accurate, concise and effective manner, ability to organize one's thoughts and express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing. At the same time, a journalist has to be tactful, confident and organized while interviewing people from all walks of life.They must have the ability to sift relevant facts from the irrelevant. The ability to accept criticism and willingness to do considerable rewriting are also necessary. 

Job prospects:-

After completion of the course, you can find employment with newspapers, periodicals and magazines, central information service, Press Information Bureau, websites, AIR and TVchannels.Journalists can work as editors, reporters, columnists, correspondents, staff or freelance writers, photo-journalists, proof readers, news analysts, etc. in print (newspapers and magazines) and electronic (Radio, Television and Web) media.Those who pass these courses can seek employment in the print or electronic media or as Assistant Information Officer, Public Relations Officer and so on in the Public Relations Department and also join the Indian Information Service. Opportunities are also available in visual media and web portals too.Those with PhD or have cleared the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET) can become lecturers in colleges or universities.

Options after plus two humanities

• The different courses Social work, fine arts, film making, travel and tourism, Interior designing, journalism and various Bachelor of Arts ( BA) subjects can be chosen. Students who had opted for humanities for +2 can join defense forces as well. Now there is eligibility criteria for this. Boys can join defense forces after their +2, but for girls they have to complete their graduation first and then only they are eligible to join.

• Mass communication can also be opted as career. There are various other opportunities too. You can become a Disco Jockey(DJ),or work at a FM radio station as a Radio Jockey(RJ).If have creativity and photography sense, you can become a photographer(wildlife).You can also be a journalist.

     Courses that can be done after general Plus Two (Any Stream)

• Animation

Those who have skill in drawing and designing can choose animation courses. Animation design, web designing, computer graphics, multi media and digital media production are some of the promising areas in the animation sector. Animation courses are mostly customized in nature. There are different types of certificate, diploma and degree programs in Animation. Students can do animation courses after plus two, degree or post graduation.

•  Fashion technology

Fashion technology is emerging as one of the trendy employment ventures in India. There are better opportunities for diploma and degree holders in this sector. Growth in Apparel industry, designing and modeling has paved the way for fashion technology experts to perform well in this sector.

•            Tourism & Hospitality Management 

           Tourism and Hospital Management offers a lot of career opportunities world wide, in this era of globalization.

 Various other courses that you can join after plus two are..

B.A. Economics, B.A History, B.A Islamic History, B.A Philosophy, B.A. Psychology, B.A. Politics, B.A. Music, Bachelor of Audiology and Speech language pathology(BASLP),BFA(Applied Arts)for hearing impaired,  BFA(Painting, Sculpture ,Applied Arts), BPA(Vocal) graduation in Performing Arts ,BSc fashion technology for hearing impaired, Bachelor of Business Administration ,BSc Hotel Management and Catering ,B.A Arabic(Pre knowledge of Arabic at Higher secondary level is essential),B.A English, B.A. Communicative English, B.A Malayalam, B.A Hindi, B.A Sanskrit, B.A Sanskrit(Vedanta),B.A Sanskrit(Special Nyaya), B.A Sanskrit (Sahitya), B.A Sanskrit(Vyakarna), B.A. Sanskrit (Jyothisha),B.A Malayalam with Mass Communication and Translation, B.A Mass Communication & Video Production, B.A Tamil, B.A Sociology etc.

                             Various careers after Bachelors degree in Arts are Psychologist ,Councellor, Economist ,Sociologist, Geologist, Social Work, Historian, Editor, Journalist, Teacher in schools or College Professor etc. If your aim is to secure a Government job at State or Central level,you can write various competitive exams soon after your Degree like Bank Exams,SSC exams,PSC and various UPSC Exams. 

Choice of Courses after plus two in Kerala

Choice of Courses after

plus two in Kerala

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                           Which course should I choose after plus two? This is the most crucial and confusing question that disturbs young minds as well as their parents soon after their plus two exams .Most of them choose their higher studies option either due to their peer group influence or due to their parents or relatives opinion or merely going behind advertisements .But one thing most of you forget is what is your area of interest? Which course do you have to choose which leads to a career which explores your abilities and gives you mental satisfaction? While choosing a course the most important criteria you need to look in is your aptitude and skill in studying the course and its scope in the job market.

                  While you choose your subjects for plus two itself you must have had a rough idea about your career and have opted different streams like Commerce, Humanities and Science (Biology and Computer Science).Those who have opted Science stream will be having the maximum number of options as they are eligible for almost all the courses for which Commerce and Humanities group are eligible for. But humanities and Commerce stream students need not worry about this. They do have enormous courses which can lead to successful career.

Options after plus two Commerce

          Commerce students can opt B.Com with specializations like Computer application, co-operation, Tax Procedure and Practice, Travel and Tourism Management, Hotel Management and Catering etc. B.Com can be a stepping stone for further degrees like Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary ship (CS) and Cost and Work Accountancy (ICWA).Chartered accountancy (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants is a  3 ½ to  5 year course. C.A has three levels.1. CPT (Common Proficiency Test) 2. IPCC (Integrated Professional Competence Course) 3. CA Final Exam. On clearing the 2^nd level, one is required to serve three year training period as Article Clerk in an auditing firm or under a senior Auditor. After the final exam also there is one month Communication Training.

                   Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is another option. After BBA you can go for MBA (Master of Business Administration) which help you to become future Managers. You can specialise in various disciplines like Human Resource management, Marketing, Systems, Finance, Operations etc. Some Universities offer dual specialisation as well.

               Those who are interested in Law can join LLB integrated five year course soon after plus two. LLB is regulated by the Bar Council of India. The various career options are Civil Lawyer, Criminal lawyer, Legal Advisor, Judge, Government Lawyer, Legal Analyst etc. Those who have interest can choose hotel management and aviation courses.

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