Choosing a profession can be a challenge for many students. But knowing how to identify the right one is key. area of knowledge with which you have the most affinity It facilitates decision-making.

If you identify with the Exact Sciences, For example, reading the content below can help you define the career path you will follow. That's because we've prepared a special article to explain how and what the main courses in this field are. Want to know more? Then keep reading!

What are the main characteristics of the Exact Sciences field?

First of all, it's important to keep in mind that courses in this field, as well as their students, have some... common characteristics. These aspects need to be taken into account when choosing a profession, regardless of the options being considered.

“One advantage of pursuing a career in this field is the wide range of opportunities that graduates find in the job market. This is because, increasingly, these programs offer interdisciplinarity between different areas of expertise. "In this way, professionals not only have many opportunities as soon as they graduate, but they can also change sectors throughout their careers, if they so wish," emphasizes Edmilson Motta, general coordinator of Colégio Etapa.

“"It's worth highlighting that enjoying STEM subjects is a classic characteristic among those who pursue a degree in this area. But this field goes far beyond Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Therefore, students preparing for university entrance exams who enjoy using logical reasoning have..."  entrepreneurial profile and are interested in maker culture "They also tend to do well in these degree programs," says Marcelo Dias, general coordinator of undergraduate studies at ESEG – Faculdade do Grupo Etapa.

Another point to consider is the differences that exist within this field. "The STEM field has quite distinct career paths, ranging from training in Pure Sciences, ...from Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, to professions linked to the Technology sector, such as Engineering courses. Not to mention degrees that encompass both the scientific and practical aspects. technological profile, "Like Computing and Statistics," explains Motta.

“Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that many STEM careers are currently impacted by other areas of knowledge, such as the Arts and Humanities. Therefore, these programs are increasingly permeated by a interdisciplinarity”Motta concludes.

What are the main STEM courses?

Now that you have a better understanding of some of the specifics of this field, you may be curious to learn more about its career paths. Among the best-known options are specializations related to the engineering profession. Engineering courses They aim to empower their students to develop solutions applicable to various everyday situations, through the use of scientific and technological knowledge.

Those who have training in Production Engineering, For example, they are capable of managing production processes and the professionals involved in these operations. Those with a bachelor's degree in [specific field - context needed] Computer Engineering They are responsible for the design, construction, and automation of computers and their operating systems. These are careers with a more technological profile, therefore their degrees and roles are increasingly integrated with technology. Artificial intelligence. 

Other course options in the field involve degrees in Pure Sciences. However, it's a mistake to think that the professional activities of those with one of these degrees are restricted to an academic career. "Due to their logical reasoning skills, a candidate with one of these degrees can work in Marketing, for example," Dias points out.

Finally, it is worth highlighting the options that are permeated by both disciplines with a more technological profile and by subjects in Pure Sciences, such as degrees in... Computer Science and Statistics. "A professional with training in one of these courses can work in research or in companies in different sectors, such as agribusiness, for example," concludes Dias.

How can students choose the right career?

With so many STEM courses available, prospective students may be unsure about which profession to pursue. To make the right choice, it's important to do a self-assessment and also..., seek as much information as possible possible answers regarding each option.

“First of all, students need to understand that the volume of content of Exact Sciences in the curricula of courses in this area, as well as complexity of the topics covered, "It will be much bigger than at school," says Motta.

“Therefore, the self-knowledge "It's fundamental for choosing the right career, regardless of the field. In the case of STEM courses, in particular, prospective students can assess whether they have an aptitude for solving physical and mathematical problems," Dias points out.

“Furthermore, it is worthwhile to talk to university students and professionals who graduated recently or a long time ago in the courses you are interested in, as well as participate in career fairs. "Thus, students will have a broader view of the possibilities, considering that this area has quite distinct training paths," Motta adds.

Did you enjoy this information about careers related to Exact Sciences? Etapa School It offers comprehensive support to help its students make the right career choice. And if you already know which degree you want to pursue, you can count on us. ESEG – Etapa Group College, which offers Engineering and Management courses. Learn more on our websites!

*Text written in partnership with Colégio Etapa.