Careers – Secondary

Vet

Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Animal Technologist

Animal technologists work in research and development laboratories…

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,…

Herpetologist

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

Medical Physicist

Medical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They…

Ecological entomologist

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

Virologist

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

Sports Scientist

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and…

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…

Geneticist

Geneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed…

Marine Biologist

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

Zoologist

Zoologists study the anatomy, behaviour, classification, evolution…

Biological Anthropologist

Biological anthropologists make comparisons between humans and…

Chemist

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

Meta researcher

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

Herpetology Veterinarian

Herpetology veterinarians specialise in the care of reptiles…

Applications scientist

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Nurse

Nursing is generally regarded as a caring profession but the…

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Water quality scientist

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Ornithologist

Ornithologists are a type of zoologist who study ornithology,…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Surgeon

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

Photochemist

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. …

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

Wildlife Biologist

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

Forensic genetics researcher

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in…

Deep sea ecologist

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions…

Immunologist

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the…

Poultry scientist

Poultry scientists use biology and chemistry to improve and manage…

Biostatistician

Biostatisticians analyse data and statistics on living things…

Virologist

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

Entomologist

Entomology is the study of insects, their relationships with…

Animal Behaviourist

Animal behaviourists apply the principles of animal behaviour…

Science communicator

Science communicators communicate science to the general public.…

Wildlife Technician

Wildlife technicians assist with the management of wildlife species…

Habitat Restoration Engineer

Habitat Restoration Engineers are landscape planners working…

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties…

Biogeochemist

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

Wetland Biologist

Wetland biologists manage and protect wetland resources, studying…

Naturalist

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

Meta researcher

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

Ecological entomologist

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

Primatologist

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

Chemist

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

Atmospheric scientist

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They…

Neuroscientist

Neuroscientists research and explore the brain, spinal cord and…

Epigenetics research assistant

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can…

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…

Palaeontologist

A palaeontologist is a scientist who studies the fossilized remains…

Taxidermist

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