It wasn’t too long ago when the K-12 system was introduced to the Philippines. Your 2-year Senior High track is supposed to help you prepare for your next steps. Whether you’re heading to college, getting employed, or starting a business, these last two years should be able to equip you for that.

There are four strands under the academic strand. One of them is STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. If you’re interested in becoming a pilot, an architect, a marine biologist, a chemist, an astrophysicist, a doctor, or a nurse among many others, then you should definitely read this.

"STEM students are expected to produce several researches that may be quantitative, qualitative, language based or scientific. Sure, it sounds like a lot to take in, but before you write off this challenging strand, take heed from her words. “STEM is a hard strand to take but it is fulfilling and definitely worth the tears and the sacrifices.”

WE don’t have enough scientists and engineers in the Philippines. That’s a fact. A nation of 104 million people needs at least 39,520 science and technology (S&T)-educated individuals working in sectors that keep the economy up and running at a level that would benefit the society, fund education, propel the industry and promote the well-being of its citizens.

Estimates on the number of S&T workers in the country vary. According to the Research and Development (R&D) Survey conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), there were 36,517 R&D personnel in 2013, the bulk of which (73 percent) work as researchers in government, higher education institutions and private nonprofit organizations.

What college courses can you take after Senior High School?

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy