Careers – Secondary

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Surgeon

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

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Herpetologist

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

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Meta researcher

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

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Virologist

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

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Operating Department Practitioner

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

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

Marine Biologist

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

Ecological entomologist

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

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Chemist

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

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Biogeochemist

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

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Biogeochemist

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

Chemist

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

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Virologist

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

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Primatologist

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

Naturalist

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

Meta researcher

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

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…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Taxidermist

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

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…
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