Selecting subjects in high school is a critical step in shaping your future career. Understanding the marketable careers available in Kenya and abroad and the subjects required for each can help you make informed decisions. Here’s a comprehensive guide to 30 major careers, their brief descriptions, and the key subjects you need to focus on to pursue them.
1. Medicine and Surgery
Description: Doctors diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses and injuries.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Physics.
2. Nursing
Description: Nurses provide care for patients, assist in surgeries, and administer medication.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English.
3. Law
Description: Lawyers represent clients in legal matters, provide advice, and draft legal documents.
Subjects: English, History, Geography, Mathematics.
4. Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
Description: Engineers design, develop, and maintain infrastructure, machinery, and technology.
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
5. Pharmacy
Description: Pharmacists prepare and dispense medications, and advise on their proper use.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics.
6. Information Technology
Description: IT professionals manage and support computer systems, networks, and software applications.
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies.
7. Computer Science
Description: Computer scientists develop software, analyze algorithms, and solve computing problems.
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies.
8. Architecture
Description: Architects design buildings and other structures, ensuring they are safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Art and Design.
9. Actuarial Science
Description: Actuaries analyze financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory.
Subjects: Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies.
10. Business Administration
Description: Business administrators manage operations, finance, marketing, and human resources in organizations.
Subjects: Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, English.
11. Accounting
Description: Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Subjects: Mathematics, Business Studies, Economics.
12. Economics
Description: Economists study the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Subjects: Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies.
13. Dentistry
Description: Dentists diagnose and treat issues related to teeth and oral health.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics.
14. Veterinary Medicine
Description: Veterinarians diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in animals.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics.
15. Environmental Science
Description: Environmental scientists study the environment and work on solutions to environmental problems.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Geography.
16. Journalism and Mass Communication
Description: Journalists and media professionals report news, create content, and communicate information to the public.
Subjects: English, History, Literature.
17. Education (Various Specializations)
Description: Teachers educate students in various subjects and help shape their development.
Subjects: Depends on specialization, typically includes relevant subject knowledge (e.g., Mathematics, Biology, English).
18. Hospitality and Tourism Management
Description: Professionals in this field manage hotels, resorts, and tourism services.
Subjects: English, Business Studies, Geography.
19. Public Health
Description: Public health professionals work on improving community health through education, policy-making, and research.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics.
20. Agriculture and Agribusiness
Description: Agricultural experts work on farming techniques, food production, and agribusiness management.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture.
21. Human Resource Management
Description: HR managers handle recruitment, training, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws.
Subjects: Business Studies, English, Mathematics.
22. Marketing
Description: Marketers promote products and services, conduct market research, and develop marketing strategies.
Subjects: Business Studies, Economics, English.
23. Supply Chain Management
Description: Professionals in this field manage the flow of goods and services from production to delivery.
Subjects: Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics.
24. Psychology
Description: Psychologists study human behavior and provide counseling and therapy.
Subjects: Biology, English, Mathematics.
25. Geology
Description: Geologists study the Earth’s structure, materials, and processes to locate resources and understand geological phenomena.
Subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.
26. Biotechnology
Description: Biotechnologists use biological processes to develop products and technologies in fields like agriculture, medicine, and environmental science.
Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics.
27. Biomedical Engineering
Description: Biomedical engineers develop medical devices and technologies to improve healthcare.
Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology.
28. Criminology and Security Studies
Description: Criminologists study the causes, consequences, and prevention of criminal behavior, while security experts develop strategies to protect people and property.
Subjects: English, History, Mathematics, Psychology.
29. Social Work
Description: Social workers help individuals, families, and communities cope with challenges and improve their well-being.
Subjects: Sociology, Psychology, English.
30. Graphic Design
Description: Graphic designers create visual content for print and digital media, using tools like typography, imagery, and layout.
Subjects: Art and Design, Computer Studies, English.
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