Immunology is the study of the immune system. While immunologists work to manage and treat conditions like asthma, allergies and immunodeficiency, they also use their clinical work experience to research and test new treatments. It could not be more relevant as the world grapples with Covid-19. AFP
'The National' takes a look at five university degrees that will be the most in-demand in a post-Covid-19 world. A UAE-based education consultation firm, Hale Education, and Heriot-Watt University in Dubai helped compile the list. Getty Images
A university degree in public health will be popular in the labour market, according to Peter Davos, founder of Hale Education. Professionals in this field can either focus on hard sciences and attend medical school, or work in epidemiology, statistics, policy and social sciences. With Covid-19 exposing the strongest and weakest healthcare systems, jobs in this field will likely grow. Getty Images
Data science is already very popular. It is an interdisciplinary field that is a mix of computer science, mathematics and problem solving. Stephen Gill, head for the school of mathematical and computer sciences at Heriot-Watt University, said that skill requirements naturally change when there is an increased usage of technology. Courtesy: Heriot-Watt
Jobs in cyber security are growing rapidly across the world, as the world continues to adapt to digital ways and cyber-attacks increase. The cyber security market will be worth $363.05 billion in 2025, according to research consultancy group Mordor Intelligence. Stock photo
Biotechnology involves technology based on biology. With the advancement of technology, biotech is being used in multiple fields and sectors, including genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, medicine and therapies, agriculture (modified plants and biofuels) and industrial biotech. It can also play an important role in the development of vaccines. AFP
Immunology is the study of the immune system. While immunologists work to manage and treat conditions like asthma, allergies and immunodeficiency, they also use their clinical work experience to research and test new treatments. It could not be more relevant as the world grapples with Covid-19. AFP
'The National' takes a look at five university degrees that will be the most in-demand in a post-Covid-19 world. A UAE-based education consultation firm, Hale Education, and Heriot-Watt University in Dubai helped compile the list. Getty Images
A university degree in public health will be popular in the labour market, according to Peter Davos, founder of Hale Education. Professionals in this field can either focus on hard sciences and attend medical school, or work in epidemiology, statistics, policy and social sciences. With Covid-19 exposing the strongest and weakest healthcare systems, jobs in this field will likely grow. Getty Images
Data science is already very popular. It is an interdisciplinary field that is a mix of computer science, mathematics and problem solving. Stephen Gill, head for the school of mathematical and computer sciences at Heriot-Watt University, said that skill requirements naturally change when there is an increased usage of technology. Courtesy: Heriot-Watt
Jobs in cyber security are growing rapidly across the world, as the world continues to adapt to digital ways and cyber-attacks increase. The cyber security market will be worth $363.05 billion in 2025, according to research consultancy group Mordor Intelligence. Stock photo
Biotechnology involves technology based on biology. With the advancement of technology, biotech is being used in multiple fields and sectors, including genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, medicine and therapies, agriculture (modified plants and biofuels) and industrial biotech. It can also play an important role in the development of vaccines. AFP
Immunology is the study of the immune system. While immunologists work to manage and treat conditions like asthma, allergies and immunodeficiency, they also use their clinical work experience to research and test new treatments. It could not be more relevant as the world grapples with Covid-19. AFP
