chi4ik:
Study Special Education and thank me later. More lucrative than Medicine!!!

sherylbakky:
Ok, but If it's that easy, all these MCB graduates that are now makeup artists wud have done that.

If u know anyone who is medical microbiologist and have a diagnostic lab, it's either the person studied MLS at first degree level and went for medical microbiology at second degree as a matter of interest or the person employ a Medical Lab scientist( or using the influence of Medical Lab scientist, which is illegal )as the main Officer of that Lab. Find out more

Ugaboy:
Im proud to see math and stat there, atleast im seeing how valuable i am in the society.
Mathematicians, staticians and computer scientist
gather here and take a look at my signature, and take a course in data science.

Medunah:
Knowing what i know now, I wish I studied Human Resourses in school

Drizzy5001:
Lol.. What did u study

Samcent:

I agree that there are many specialization options for a microbiologist but exploring those options is easier said than done. Also, leaving the country is easier said than done for the average Nigerian.

I have a degree in microbiology with over six years experience in public health practice. I have colleagues with degrees from engineering, different science courses, arts, education etc, many of them doing very well; trust me microbiology does not give me any advantage.

The juice is not worth the squeeze!

The lecturers in the department - some are my friends - know the challenges ahead of their graduates but since they already have a job they are less bothered.

I am not here to convince anyone of anything, just airing my opinion.

Like many have noted, it's not the course you studied but the grace of God that will take one to the top.

abdullahi45:


Absolutely. I agree with you Chief. Yeah the juice might not worth the squeeze in Nigeria, but not offshore. Have you tried to explore opportunities available outside Nigeria with that your ample years of experience?

mayor1814:
Add English Education, Math Education, Educational Technology and other educational courses.

You can work effectively anywhere with those underrated educational courses. You can work in media houses, companies, academic field ETC.

Educational courses are one of the best courses offered in the universities.

harbeebski:

please what about bsc. public health

Komu1048:



Are u gainfully employed or self employed

Polchiz:


And why would a Microbiologist want to work in the hospital or laboratory while he can become a manager in food industry and earn more than your Chief Medical Director?

The reasons people study courses that make them work in the hospital are:
1. the chances of getting a job faster than others
2. the deception that they are professionals by virtue of a license while others are not. That is the most illogical thing I have heard for years.

My boss made first class in Microbiology and he earns more than your state governor (without corruption). He is a top manager in a food industry.

How I wish any Biochemist/Microbiologist can synthesize industrial enzymes locally. He will become a billionaire in one year. I guarantee you.

shegzhkn:


about the whole interview process, why he wanted the job of a teacher, you know.

you must have had some convo with him, that all am asking.

abdullahi45:


I am motivated! The spirit of microbiology in me has exploded just by reading this. Which kind of industrial enzymes are we talking about and who is my target market since industries also synthesise theirs?

How will your boss pave way for me in that food industry . I am also a microbiologist.

Polchiz:

Send me private mail.

Medunah:

Economics

Medunah:

Economics

sherylbakky:
Keep applying dear, dont give up, a great course u'v studied.

merieam16:
Okay. He just said he loves teaching and that after ssce he taught before he gained admission. So i told him if he sees a better offer he will forget his love for teaching...he just laughed. By nextweek will call them for macro teaching

Eaztzide:
True
I remember when I told my parents that I registered for Computer Science in Jamb. They were just hollering that I should buy change of course form and change it instead to computer engineering due to that professional courses is seen to be the only lucrative way to financial stability. At the end, I didn't change and I can say that choosing Computer Science is one of my best decisions in life which I haven't regretted one bit.
In the end, do what your heart tells you not what people want you to.

abdullahi45:


Great choice. But make sure you don't limit yourself to Nigeria territory..

harbeebski:

thanks Sir... like applying for international NGOs jobs right??

Polchiz:

Send me private mail.

abdullahi45:


Yeah. And you can also consider relocating offshore for your MPH, in order to acquire more cutting-edge skills, increase your exposure, and set you more prepared for international jobs' endeavors..

All the best Chief!

bukxy:

same here o
which school did u choose?
i just can't wait for this pandemic to JP jare and everything should return to normal

Arabaincubus:


You were lucky not to have changed it. In the west, CS rules and is acknowledged as the king in software. You are hired straight from school. You are right that happiness is following your passion. All the giant tech company owners studied or attempted CS.