If you’re one of those adventure seeking souls who does not wish to stick to a cubicle every day from 9 to 5 then you might find the following career options satisfying. A general presumption is that offbeat careers do not pay well. But if you strike the right cords then you are in for a rewarding, fun and exhilarating career. Today there are a lot of offbeat career options offered by Indian universities that fuse excitement and curiosity with skill. Some of these courses are:
The field of astrobiology focuses on two questions: is there life beyond Earth and if so, how can we trace it?
Astrobiology:
Have you wondered ‘is there life beyond Earth’? The field of Astrobiology answers exactly that. Professionals in this field study the origin, evolution and the distribution of life in the universe. They focus on two important questions – is there life beyond Earth and if so, how can we trace it?
Many institutions offer certification/ diploma programmes in Astrobiology. Some of them are – Indian Astrobiology Research Centre, MP Birla Institute of Fundamental Research and Indian Institute of Astrophysics. One usually requires a bachelor’s degree in biology/ space science/ chemistry to move forward in the domain.
Now, with formal educational as well as basic and advanced training programmes, you can become a pro mountaineer.
Mountaineering
Is scaling the mighty mountains your idea of fun? If so, you can now turn your hobby into your career and become a professional mountaineer.
Mountaineering is becoming quite popular, given the nation’s geography. Now, with formal educational as well as basic and advanced training programmes, you can go pro.
Some of the best institutions for mountaineering in the country include – Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
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The field of forensic science requires a keen eye for detail.
Forensic Sciences
Do you have an eye for detail and see yourself using calculated guesswork to solve high profile crimes? If yes then hop on-board for an exciting and promising career.
Several institutions in the country, the likes of Institute of Forensic Sciences, LPJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University and Osmania University offer various programmes (diplomas, certifications, undergraduate and graduate) in Forensic Sciences.
Flavour chemistry is closely related to chemistry and requires mixing ingredients to create new flavours or improve existing ones.
Flavour Chemistry
Flavour Chemists make good food better. They make subtle use of taste, aromas and aesthetics to bring that ‘x-factor’ to your everyday food. The domain is closely related to chemistry and requires mixing ingredients to create new flavours or improve existing ones.
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Food and beverage, FMCG and restaurant industries employ flavour chemists. Institutions such as the Indian Institute of Hospitality and Management, SRM University and Central Food Technological Research Institute offer programs in the field.
Museologists possess incredible knowledge about world history and culture.
Museology
Are you drawn to the vintage charm of culture, art and heritage? If so then a career in museology is all you need. Professionals in the domain manage museums and museum collections, restore and conserve art and carry out new fact finding and artifact collection escapades. Museologists possess incredible knowledge about world history and culture.
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They also often specialise in various sub-domains. The National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology, New Delhi offers various courses in this field. University of Calcutta offers MA and MSc courses in Museology.
There are not many people who dare to break conventions and get into an offbeat career but the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
[source;indianexpress]
