Careers – Secondary

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,…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Biogeochemist

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

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Marine Biologist

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

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Surgeon

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

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Chemist

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

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Ecological entomologist

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

Herpetologist

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

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Taxidermist

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

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

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…

Wildlife Biologist

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

Chemist

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

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Primatologist

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

Naturalist

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

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Meta researcher

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

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Biogeochemist

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

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Virologist

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

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…
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