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What Is The Way Forward For Biochemistry In Nigeria by Chidex2442(m): 1:03pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
As we all know, biochemistry is one of the most difficult courses to study in the University. Presently there are challenges faced with the course including job opportunities. My questions are 1. What is the way forward in this course? 2. Are they better job opportunities? 3. Are they measures that can be taken to make it easier to learn In our institutions? 4. Does our country Nigeria really appreciate this course as other western countries do? Please your advice and contributions are needed |
Re: What Is The Way Forward For Biochemistry In Nigeria by Jman06(m): 5:49pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
My dear, I studied biochemistry and graduated with a 2'1 from one of the federal universities but currently doing a second degree in pharmacy. I must tell you sincerely that biochemistry has very limited job prospects in Nigeria especially now that there is recession. Banks that used to come to the rescue no longer employ as before. No good pharmaceutical company employs them because you are not not a pharmacist and would not be able to properly teach/detail doctors, pharmacists and other medical practitioners about drugs. Many of them will not even listen to you. The over-the-counter medicines are usually given to van drivers to sell. The only people in the pharmaceutical industry that can employ you are the one-man companies and indians,and I must tell you that the conditions are usually very unfavourable. Very low wages and some will even ask for your degree cert as a collateral and they will give you products at high prices such that you won't make extra profit. I walked that path so I know better. My advice to you is to write JAMB and choose a professional course. Or if you have a flair for teaching you can continue, but know that you can only be fit for lecturing job when u have done a PhD and that would take years after first degree, unless you are highly connected to get GA after masters. Cheers 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Way Forward For Biochemistry In Nigeria by Jman06(m): 5:51pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
My dear, I studied biochemistry and graduated with a 2'1 from one of the federal universities but currently doing a second degree in pharmacy. I must tell you sincerely that biochemistry has very limited job prospects in Nigeria especially now that there is recession. Banks that used to come to the rescue no longer employ as before. No good pharmaceutical company employs them because you are not not a pharmacist and would not be able to properly teach/detail doctors, pharmacists and other medical practitioners about drugs. Many of them will not even listen to you. The over-the-counter medicines are usually given to van drivers to sell. The only people in the pharmaceutical industry that can employ you are the one-man companies and indians,and I must tell you that the conditions are usually very unfavourable. Very low wages and some will even ask for your degree cert as a collateral and they will give you products at high prices such that you won't make extra profit. I walked that path so I know better. My advice to you is to write JAMB and choose a professional course. Or if you have a flair for teaching you can continue, but know that you can only be fit for lecturing job when u have done a PhD and that would take years after first degree, unless you are highly connected to get GA after masters. Or go learn skilled work! Cheers |
Re: What Is The Way Forward For Biochemistry In Nigeria by Dunsin89(m): 6:48pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
I studied Biochemistry too, currently teaching Chemistry and Agricultural science in a private secondary school in Ondo city. Planning to do my 2nd degree in Medicine and surgery very very soon. with the herculean task that Biochemistry students face in school, we ought not go leave university and face another dilemma in getting job. my advice for Biochemistry/Medical biochemistry graduates 1. further to do masters and/or PhD to improve your academic status quo and improve your chances of getting job as a lecturer. 2. further with a 2nd degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or any other medical inclined course. 3. Humbly teach in a secondary school as Biology or chemistry teacher and learn trade like AC fitting, computer/phone repair, plumbing, painting etc. Have a nice day 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Way Forward For Biochemistry In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:39pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
Rather, go for AGRIC or MEDICINE |
Re: What Is The Way Forward For Biochemistry In Nigeria by superfelix: 11:08pm On Dec 27, 2016 |
Dunsin89:pls, how is this 2nd Degree done.. will such person apply for Jamb after finish his 1st Degree... pls, kindly xplain |
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