Careers – Secondary

Herpetologist

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

Operating Department Practitioner

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

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Surgeon

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

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

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,…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Meta researcher

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

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Chemist

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

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Virologist

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

Ecological entomologist

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

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Marine Biologist

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

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Wildlife Biologist

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

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Taxidermist

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

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Primatologist

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

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Biogeochemist

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

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Virologist

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

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Ecological entomologist

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

Naturalist

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

Chemist

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

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Meta researcher

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

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…
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