Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects at university in many countries. Why is this? What effects does this have on society?

For those wishing to acquire

knowledge

at a tertiary level, there is a wide range of

subjects

available these days.

However

, it has recently become apparent that the

number

of

university

students opting for

science

subjects

is diminishing.

While

the motives for

this

shift of attitudes can vary, it has several detrimental consequences on

society

. There are two primary reasons that can explain why an insufficient

number

of those at

university

intend to choose

science

-related

subjects

. One of these has to do with the difficulty that these areas of

knowledge

present. It is true that

such

science

fields as chemistry and physics require a deep understanding, thorough research and analytical approach to solving issues as opposed to humanities which are, more often than not, based on raw facts and memorization.

This

challenge, in effect, serves as a deterrent for many, as they don't want to fail exams and assignments

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these

subjects

. The

second,

albeit equally relevant, cause would be the insufficiency of financial rewards from majoring in

science

. Those who go for

science

domains can envisage their future working for a salary in a certain laboratory, observatory or a company having some relevance to

science

.

Such

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, with high probability, is less likely to be as lucrative as opening a business to make a fortune, as is the case with those who choose business or management degrees. That said, the ramifications of

this

situation are rather detrimental to

society

in some ways.

First,

as a result

of

shortage

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of

science

graduates,

society

will see gaps in certain fields of

knowledge

. Biology is a clear case in point; if there

are

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an inadequate

number

of biologists, we will fail to educate our children about the consequences of climate change, wildlife conservation and many other connected issues. The result of

this

can be extra expenses, for governments have to invest in outsourcing or hiring specialists from other nations. Another negative social impact is delays in scientific research and development. The deficiency of

science

experts slows down a country's progress, as their help is necessary when it comes to developing

such

social areas as medicine and

defense

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with their

knowledge

in biology and engineering.

Thus

, it is important for any

society

to have a decent

number

of

university

students doing

science

. In conclusion, the reasons why so many

university

students are unwilling to study

science

subjects

are personal and financial. Yet,

this

decision, on the whole, is

unfavorable

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for

society

, since it can lead to

knowledge

and skill gaps,

as well as

hindering

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a country's progress.