Careers – Secondary

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

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…

Herpetologist

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

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Operating Department Practitioner

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

Virologist

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

Meta researcher

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

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Chemist

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

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Marine Biologist

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

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Ecological entomologist

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

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Biogeochemist

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

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

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,…

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Virologist

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

Primatologist

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

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Meta researcher

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

Naturalist

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

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Chemist

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

Biogeochemist

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

Wildlife Biologist

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

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Taxidermist

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

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

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…
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