Science

There are a wide variety of occupations available in this sector including:

• Product and process development;
• Research and development;
• Manufacturing;
• Teaching;
• Writing and editing;
• Management and administration;
• Consultancy;
• Data management;
• IT support;

Check out the professional bodies’ own entries in the Profession Finder

There are a number of professional bodies covering these sectors.  Here you will find information on:

• Jobs and salaries
• Routes and Qualifications
• Funding

Jobs and Salaries

Jobs in science go beyond medicine, and include areas such as the environment, food production, teaching, regulation and ecology.

Passionate about physics? Then read about your potential career options in physics.

Find out more about becoming a physics teacher and the benefits of pursuing it as a career.

The RSC (The Royal Society of Chemistry) has more information on careers options for those with an interest in Chemistry. 

What is Biomedical science? Readmore about what career options there are, how to become a biomedical scientist and how to develop your career.  Find out more about international opportunities.

What is an ecologist?

Find out more about what makes an ecologist or environmental manager and the nature of their work?

Explore the IFST (The Institute of Food Science and Technology).

Routes and Qualifications

Read more about training and resources for those in a chemistry profession who want to stay up to date with all the advances in their field.

Learn about training to increase your biomedical knowledge and help maintain professional standards.

The IEEM (Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management) also offer courses and workshops.

Like all professionals it is essential for food scientists and technologists to keep their skills and knowledge constantly updated. Read more about courses offered by the IFST.

What do employers look for?

• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Communication and team working skills.
• IT skills.
• The ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently.
• Logical, critical thinking.
• Because of the technical nature of most jobs in the science sector, employers will specify that applicants for specific posts need a particular qualification and grade. Increasingly a number of jobs also require a combination of postgraduate study up to PhD level and work experience.