Question: many times when you ask science courses many refer to medicine and engineering what other courses are good for people wo love chemistry and biology

Jacinta Nzilani answered on 10 Jul 2025:

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Hey Debbie, there are quite a number of career options out there. I found this list online ,you can take a look and get familiar with them.

1. Biochemistry 🧪🧬(which I did)
What you’ll study: The chemical processes in living things (like cells, DNA, enzymes).

Careers: Lab researcher, pharmaceutical industry, forensic analyst, medical researcher.

Where in Kenya: UoN, Kenyatta University, JKUAT, Moi University.

2. Biotechnology 🌱🧫
What you’ll study: Using living things (bacteria, plants, etc.) to make products like medicine, vaccines, or improved crops.

Careers: Vaccine researcher, GMO expert, biotech firm scientist.

Kenya use: Agriculture, health, environment.

3. Microbiology 🦠🧼
What you’ll study: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and how they affect humans, animals, and the environment.

Careers: Work in labs, hospitals, or industries (like food safety, disease research).

Kenya context: KEMRI, CDC, food labs, water sanitation.

4. Environmental Science 🌍🌿
What you’ll study: Pollution control, waste management, ecosystems, water testing.

Careers: Environmental officer, ecologist, sustainability expert.

Kenya relevance: Climate change, conservation, water quality.

5. Food Science & Nutrition 🍽️🥦
What you’ll study: How food is made, preserved, and how it affects health.

Careers: Nutritionist, food quality controller, product developer.

Works in: Food industries, hospitals, KEBS, NGOs.

6. Forensic Science 🕵️🔬
What you’ll study: How to analyze blood, hair, chemicals, and other evidence from crime scenes.

Careers: Forensic lab technician, crime scene analyst.

In Kenya: Can work with police, government labs, or private security.

7. Agricultural Science / Crop Protection 🌾🧪
What you’ll study: Improving crops, managing pests and diseases, using fertilizers and chemicals wisely.

Careers: Agronomist, pest control officer, fertilizer or pesticide researcher.

Big in Kenya: Food security, extension services, research.

8. Pharmaceutical Science / Industrial Chemistry 💊🏭
What you’ll study: How to make and test drugs, cosmetics, or cleaning products.

Careers: Work in pharmaceutical companies, chemical factories, or quality control.

Links to: Chemist shops, KEMSA, manufacturing.

9. Toxicology ☠️🧬
What you’ll study: How chemicals and poisons affect living things.

Careers: Lab work, poison control, product testing, legal investigations.

10. Medical Laboratory Science 🧫🏥
What you’ll study: Running tests on blood, urine, and tissue samples to help doctors diagnose diseases.

Careers: Lab technologist in hospitals, clinics, or research labs.

Some universities offer double majors or specializations like:

Biochemistry with Nutrition

Biotechnology with Microbiology

Environmental Science with Chemistry

I hope this helps.