I'm considering going into the pharmaceutical business and I am also interested in environmental science what is the recommended pathway I should take in college?
I am a college student and I just wanted to get a better understanding of direction of I wanted to pursue something to do with the pharmaceutical business. #pharmacists #pharmaceuticals #pharmaceutical-industry
2 answers
Parth’s Answer
In the realm of Pharmaceutical Business, a plethora of opportunities await you. You could become a registered Pharmacist and run your own Pharmacy store, or you could find your place in a large multinational pharmaceutical company, working in sales, marketing, research, regulatory or commercial operations.
As for Environmental Sciences, you can opt to delve deeper into research and work at a University, exploring the subject further. Alternatively, you could take up environmental roles in corporations that are committed to reducing their environmental footprint.
Remember, both paths can also be pursued in a broader career like consulting, allowing you the flexibility to keep your options open even after graduation, regardless of your major.
abhi’s Answer
Within the natural sciences, environmental science is very much a generalist degree. Focusing primarily on both the understanding of our natural and man-made environments, environmental science degrees draw from diverse fields of studies and require a strong background in the more traditional sciences: biology, physics, chemistry, geography, and ecology. In addition, environmental science degrees also draw heavily from the social sciences, such as economics, business, or sociology. The degree to which any of these fields of study becomes prevalent within an environmental science education largely depends on the specialization one chooses. Due to the fact that environmental science is a generalist degree, students often complete specializations within a more select area, i.e. energy, sustainability, conservation, etc. True to most science degrees, environmental science programs often require significant field work, lab work, or other data-oriented work.