Careers – Secondary

Surgeon

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

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Herpetologist

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

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

Virologist

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

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Meta researcher

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

Operating Department Practitioner

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

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

Biogeochemist

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

Ecological entomologist

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

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Chemist

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

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Marine Biologist

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

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Ecological entomologist

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

Meta researcher

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

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Naturalist

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

Biogeochemist

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

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Primatologist

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

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Chemist

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

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Wildlife Biologist

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

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Environmental Restoration Planner

An environmental restoration planner conducts laboratory and…

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Taxidermist

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

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

Virologist

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

Polar scientist

Polar science helps to inform the sustainable use of resources…

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…
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