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Environmental Science Consulting
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is another
field with high employment
opportunities in Asia. Studying
biotechnology opens you to
various career opportunities. To
excel in biotechnology, make sure
that you are interested in entering
the agriculture sector, as you
would most likely be specialising
in biofuel, bioremediation or
‘white biotechnology’.
Agricultural biotechnology
involves developing genetically
customised plants that can reduce
the use of harmful chemicals.
Just like any other environmental
science-related jobs, this field
would require data gathering
and researching skills. One
such job would let you earn an
approximately US$41,000 a year.
One focus of the biofuel sector
is to help reduce the use of
petroleum-based fuels that
potentially harm the environment.
Successful corporations tend to
employ agricultural engineers
and scientists who usually earn a
median amount of US$30,000.
The bioremediation and ‘white
biotechnology’ sectors also
encourage ‘green’ earth-friendly
environments.
Other options include venturing
into the education field, botany
studies, ecology studies, and
oceanography studies. These
will take you to even more
career paths – be a scientist,
an archaeologist, ecologist,
microbiologist, political scientist,
and so much more!
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