Careers – Secondary

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Biogeochemist

Biogeochemistry is the study of how the Earth’s systems (water, atmosphere,…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Ecological entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects which are the most abundant…

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Virologist

Virology is the study of viral infections, such as rubella,…

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Surgeon

A surgeon cuts the human body to remove diseased tissue or organs,…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Chemist

Chemists study chemicals and matter on atomic and molecular level.…

Operating Department Practitioner

An operating department practitioner (ODP) is one of the team…

Meta researcher

Meta researchers study research itself. They study research methods,…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

Herpetologist

A herpetologist is a zoologist who studies reptiles and amphibians,…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Marine Biologist

Marine Biologists study all of the creatures that live in the…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife biologists look at animals and where they live in the…

Chemist

Chemists study chemicals and matter on atomic and molecular level.…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Virologist

Virology is the study of viral infections, such as rubella,…

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Primatologist

Primatologists study non-human primates from biological, anthropological,…

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Taxidermist

A taxidermist stuffs and mounts deceased animals to be displayed.…

Meta researcher

Meta researchers study research itself. They study research methods,…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Naturalist

A naturalist is a type of biologist who studies the impacts of…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Biogeochemist

Biogeochemistry is the study of how the Earth’s systems (water, atmosphere,…

Ecological entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects which are the most abundant…
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