Careers – Secondary

Chemist

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

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Operating Department Practitioner

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

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Biogeochemist

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

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Virologist

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

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Herpetologist

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

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Meta researcher

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

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Surgeon

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

Marine Biologist

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

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Ecological entomologist

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

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Meta researcher

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

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Taxidermist

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

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Wildlife Biologist

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

Ecological entomologist

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

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Primatologist

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

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Biogeochemist

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

Chemist

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

Naturalist

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

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Virologist

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

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…
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