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Gerrard59:
You are a rarity. I gave you stats, the lad was the only Physics student (Over 20) who chose it as his first choice. The rest were there because the school 'gave' them Physics. Guess what they applied for initially? Engineering disciplines.

Yes, I agree that Physics is the bedrock of engineering. However, most Nigerian students do not know that or care to know. They believe a Physicist will likely become a teacher and an only engineer is needed in highly technical positions. Most Nigerian students are unfortunately not explained to career choices when they leave secondary school (It is changing tho). Which is why persons will just accept a course to 'leave home' and 'obtain a certificate'.

I'm not downgrading Physics (heck, if I was exceptional in Maths and Physics, I'd have studied it). However, stats prove this OP's post correct.

Another example....a friend's sister chose Civil Engineering as her first choice. Unfortunately, she did not get it, guess what? The school offered her Physics, which she accepted and is in her sophomore.

Does that mean she cannot have a career in a field where engineers hold sway? No. That is what the post is implying.

Alright. UNN used to do that most of my classmates applied for engineering, guess what? those that did didn't do well in physics. Now, if you didn't apply for Physics, no one takes you serious. They are few in the department though which is the best for the course

PUBLIC HEALTH IS NOT UNDERATED TO ME COS' I KNOW THE COURSE IS DOW

pautex:
For the first time in 8yrs, this is my first time to lead this space as per (FTC tins).... I pray that whatsoever you desire before the year runs out, the Good Lord shall grant your desires in the Name of Jesus, Amen.

Amen.

No course bad oo. Got someone who did Bsc CRS, Msc CRS, PhD CRS, now she's a lecturer and we used to laugh at her den. Just take whatever course you're studying serious.

Click my signature below.

SageTravels:
I studied Number 5. - Hospitality and Tourism Management

The truth about the course is, you can start something on your own. It is entrepreneurial Course. The course is so broad. you can decide to choose either work in the hospitality industry or Tourism Industry.

With little capital

You can start your own catering services
Travel agency
Tour Operator and much more.

Bro, I've started following you already. I must say i am happy to come in contact with you here. At the moment, I am a 200level Tourism Studies, Unical and I have so much been thinking about what exactly to do after the course as per making tangible money out of it. I know how stressful it is to myself and family for me to attend the higher institution and I will not want to end up a paid hotelier or some sort of after graduation (unless may be working for sometimes to gather experience if necessary ). As someone who is already into the system, pls do not hesitate to put me on light on anything be it a useful information that can be of help to me. Thank you.

Halo22:
Me I studied chemistry education and ever since I graduated, job has been looking for me all round..... As in I have never been idle. Even now, I dey eye one for chevron.

I bet that's an irony.

I was just laffin wen I saw it, basic sciences are the toughest courses. The easiest is prob biology which has a large volume to ensure its hell

officialteemi:
physics no be child's play...
if u no sabi math wella just run......
and how is PHYSICS underrated @ o.p #smh

Never knew nursing was underrated.
It usually has one of the highest cut off marks in most Universities and it is classified as underrated? OK o

The important thing is that any course you are offered, just study it with open mind and dedication. When I was seeking for admission into the University, I applied for Computer Science but at the end I was offered Statistics. I did not know anything about Statistics before and immediately the course was offered to me, I began researching into what is statistics and who are statisticians. It was during my research I got to know that Statistics share a lot of attributes with Computer Science, Mathematics and Economics.

Today I am graduate of Statistics and I am working as a Software Consultant. The knowledge I acquired studying Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science is helping me up till this moment. Statistics helped me to analyze problem while Mathematics enhance my problem solving skill. Apart from being a Software Consultant, I am in the process of developing my own business solutions designed to ease business operations in major sector of Agriculture, Human Resource and Hotel Management.

Believe me, all courses are beautiful but you need to actually look inside of each course to see this beauty.

criminology should be at the top of list, without it your list is as useless as the letter "p" in the word psychology.

UbChapter:
Bro, I've started following you already. I must say i am happy to come in contact with you here. At the moment, I am a 200level Tourism Studies, Unical and I have so much been thinking about what exactly to do after the course as per making tangible money out of it. I know how stressful it is to myself and family for me to attend the higher institution and I will not want to end up a paid hotelier or some sort of after graduation (unless may be working for sometimes to gather experience if necessary ). As someone who is already into the system, pls do not hesitate to put me on light on anything be it a useful information that can be of help to me. Thank you.

I have a friend in your school. his name is Matias uka. he will tell you more about me. he is in 300 level

mrphysics:
I studied physics in Nigeria, and got a work 2 months after service. I didn't know anyone, my skills spoke for me. A physics graduate who adds project management skill or technology skills will secure a job in any place faster

Sir can I pm u... Am an undergraduate studying physics. Need to ask some questions about careers in physics.

JARUSHUB:
As an education and career website, we often get inquiries from students who need advice on courses of study to pursue in the university. Most of them usually ask for the popular courses. Actually, in Nigeria today, course of study hardly matters again, except in few specialist cases.

Here, JarusHub editors have compiled the list of good courses students tend to underrate. Their admission requirements are not usually stiff and most of them are available in many schools. Prospective undergraduates, especially average students, should consider them.


1, Sociology

Two years ago, one student reader of JarusHub sent us an email saying he was ashamed of telling people he was studying Sociology. He was desperate to cross over to Economics. We advised him to continue with Sociology and study hard to be exceptional in it. He came back two years later to say our advice turned out to be a life changer as he made a first class in Sociology. Being deficient in Mathematics, he might not have made a first class in Economics. Most companies lump Economics together with other Social Sciences courses in their requirement specification. What that means is that, anytime a vacancy is advertised for Social Sciences graduates, his first class degree in Sociology would earn him shortlisting before someone with second class upper in economics. What a short cut! If you make a 2.1 in Sociology, you are likely going to be better off in the job market than someone with 2.2 in “more respected” courses like economics.


2, Political Science

We think Political Science is a little tougher than Sociology, but if you are good in reading long texts and writing and telling stories, you may consider Political Science. For Economics, you need to be at least average in mathematics to do well. You don’t need that for Political Science. So if you are not sure of yourself in Economics, just go for Political Science, which is less competitive, for admission at least. If you do well there, you stand better employment chances post-school, to someone who “forced” themselves to study “economics” just to be seen to be doing socially acceptable course. A 2.1 is Political Science is better than a 2.2 in Economics.

3, Philosophy

Philosophy as a course hardly has tough admission requirements, at least compared to Law. Philosophy as a course improves your critical reasoning. It also improves your argumentative skills. If you do well as a Philosophy student, you should not struggle much in the labour market. You could apply for job in journalism, in international relations, and many other fields.

4, Languages

A good number of students that find themselves studying languages in Nigeria, especially English and French, actually applied for Law and were only offered the courses because they couldn’t meet the admission requirements for Law. Well, as an English or French graduate, you could fit into many roles. You could compete with Mass Communication and Journalism graduates for journalism job. If you are a French graduate, you could even consider opportunities outside the shores of Nigeria. If you find a job in say a bank, you stand a higher chance of being considered when international opportunities arise because of the fact that you have multi-lingual background. After all, English proficiency is already by default.

5, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality and tourism sector is growing in Nigeria. Not many people have the specialized skills. With a degree in such hardly popular course, you could a chance of early mover advantage. Whether advertised or not advertised, you could write to 30 hotels, with good cover letters, and sell yourself. After all, you have an uncommon degree that is relevant to them. You are not likely to be turned down in all.

6, Physical & Health Education

Sport industry is growing in Nigeria. More and more people in the middle to upper class are paying attention to fitness. Professional fitness coaches are still low in supply what we have are emergency fitness coaches. Sport-based businesses – from astro turf to gym centers to health clubs to even standard sports centers – are opening on weekly basis. As a professional Physical and Health educator, you stand a chance of employment in this emerging industry.

7, Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics

Graduates of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics can apply for a good number of job openings that engineering graduates apply for. You come head to head with them for a number of vacancies, even in the oil and gas industry. The first indigenous MD of Shell, Basil Omiyi, studied Chemistry as a matter of fact. A good number of graduates of these courses work in the oil and gas industry. You spend 4 years in the university and compete for same jobs with the graduate that spent 5 years. 5 for the price of 4. So don’t panic when you are offered chemistry instead of chemical engineering or physics instead of mechanical engineering.

8, Education

In an era where many companies don’t care about your course of study, if offered a course in Education, just do it diligently and make a good grade. You can actually apply for same job as graduates of same course without Education. A 2.1 Economics Education graduate is likely going to be invited for same job vacancy as someone that studied Economics (Social Sciences). Many graduates of Education courses work in banks, consulting firms etc. On top of that, you have a broader option as you are a first choice for teaching jobs – even if temporary instead of being idle – provided you are able to prove that you are as good as the guy that did same course without B.ED

9, Public Health

This branch of Medicine is a silent money and network spinner. It deals with prevention of diseases. Many international organizations and research organizations are pumping money into Nigeria for this. Good money, sometimes in dollar. If you studied medicine at undergraduate level, you may want to consider specialization of Public Health at Master’s.

10, Nursing

Every health organization needs nurses. Nurses may not earn the mouth-watering salaries of the doctors, but they are hardly out of job. Less rigorous training compared to Medicine. Less years in school. You may even just have to go to School of Nursing, rather than conventional university.

So, there you have it. Don’t set your eyes on the big name courses only.

Source: http://www.jarushub.com/top-10-underrated-courses-nigerian-students-should-consider-studying/

cc: 6, Physical & Health Education

Sport industry is growing in Nigeria. More and more people in the middle to upper class are paying attention to fitness. Professional fitness coaches are still low in supply what we have are emergency fitness coaches. Sport-based businesses – from astro turf to gym centers to health clubs to even standard sports centers – are opening on weekly basis. As a professional Physical and Health educator, you stand a chance of employment in this emerging industry.

7, Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics

Graduates of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics can apply for a good number of job openings that engineering graduates apply for. You come head to head with them for a number of vacancies, even in the oil and gas industry. The first indigenous MD of Shell, Basil Omiyi, studied Chemistry as a matter of fact. A good number of graduates of these courses work in the oil and gas industry. You spend 4 years in the university and compete for same jobs with the graduate that spent 5 years. 5 for the price of 4. So don’t panic when you are offered chemistry instead of chemical engineering or physics instead of mechanical engineering.

8, Education

In an era where many companies don’t care about your course of study, if offered a course in Education, just do it diligently and make a good grade. You can actually apply for same job as graduates of same course without Education. A 2.1 Economics Education graduate is likely going to be invited for same job vacancy as someone that studied Economics (Social Sciences). Many graduates of Education courses work in banks, consulting firms etc. On top of that, you have a broader option as you are a first choice for teaching jobs – even if temporary instead of being idle – provided you are able to prove that you are as good as the guy that did same course without B.ED

9, Public Health

This branch of Medicine is a silent money and network spinner. It deals with prevention of diseases. Many international organizations and research organizations are pumping money into Nigeria for this. Good money, sometimes in dollar. If you studied medicine at undergraduate level, you may want to consider specialization of Public Health at Master’s.

10, Nursing

Every health organization needs nurses. Nurses may not earn the mouth-watering salaries of the doctors, but they are hardly out of job. Less rigorous training compared to Medicine. Less years in school. You may even just have to go to School of Nursing, rather than conventional university.

So, there you have it. Don’t set your eyes on the big name courses only.

Source: http://www.jarushub.com/top-10-underrated-courses-nigerian-students-should-consider-studying/

cc: Lalasticlala, Mynd44

Kindly remove Nursing, people are now struggling to do it now

I repeat! Sociology is almighty! A jack of all trade and master of None! Name one organisation that doesn't need a sociologist and i'll show you a "BADBELLE".

Library and information Science is underrated.. .. But that course is damn nice.. Relates to ICT

youngguru23:
Sir can I pm u... Am an undergraduate studying physics. Need to ask some questions about careers in physics.

Go ahead

Political science is the worst course ever.

Damscrob:
Studied Chemical Engineering..... But I respect those that study chemistry!...Courses like chemistry, Mathematics, physics should be encouraged because majority of the engineers you see today do their masters in these fields.

Nice post but talking from experience and awareness from friends, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Geography are good courses but they are often displaced respectively by Science Lab Tech, Mech / Elect Engr, Statistics, Medical scientists, Geology because of their high practical abilities.... ..

Most of the courses listed are never underrated. When I read the word underrated I was expecting to see courses like Environmental engineering/ Science, Resource management, Petroleum processing and some other course that are hot cake in the oil and gas sectors but persons never thought of studying in school days

SageTravels:
I have a friend in your school. his name is Matias uka. he will tell you more about me. he is in 300 level

300level in same tourism department? I may know him.

Op remove nursing from your list...It is not anyway underrated.

Who told you Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics is underrated? You don't know what you are saying.... as a matter of fact, No course is underrated, you can only talk about Area of application or popularity. You better restructure your post....

UbChapter:
300level in same tourism department? I may know him.

You will know him

JerryDM1:
Nice post but talking from experience and awareness from friends, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Geography are good courses but they are often displaced respectively by Science Lab Tech, Mech / Elect Engr, Statistics, Medical scientists, Geology because of their high practical abilities.... ..

No doubt they deal with production on small scale..

sirwallax:
I bet that's an irony.

Lol keep doubting until you receive sense.

Halo22:
Lol keep doubting until you receive sense.

really! you don't really wan a go down this road with me.
spoiled brat and commoners Like you who reason with their anus is one of the reason you and your people are engulfed in abject penury.

It is acute ignorance to class Mathematics as a mid table giants as regards courses. Maybe na me o but mathematics ain't an underrated course. Even Chemistry.

BroZuma:
Okay

Sociology and Political Science...Op please share your weed dealer details...

Sociology is a good course.They study human being in group so they can work anywhere in the world. It's because we don't get things right by employing the right personal for the job that's y we're still lagging behind

asuustrike2009:
Sociology is a good course.They study human being in group so they can work anywhere in the world. It's because we don't get things right by employing the right personal for the job that's y we're still lagging behind

Nice moniker BTW.

BroZuma:
Nice moniker BTW.

Hmmmm

sirwallax:
really! you don't really wan a go down this road with me.
spoiled brat and commoners Like you who reason with their anus is one of the reason you and your people are engulfed in abject penury.

I can see u are too idle to check ur mentions always. please do get busy ok.