1. As a scientist in a science working environment

2. In science › setting up/managing a science business› marketing science/technology products› designing products/environments using science› influencing government policy/legislation

3. From science › Using logical skills in other work environments

Careers from science qualifications

EXPLORER Inquisitive and practical just likes to know stuff

INVESTIGATOR Logical and cooperative likes to work things out

DEVELOPER Creative and practical translates ideas into products

SERVICE PROVIDER Very organised with good attention to detail likes to make things better

What type of person are you?

REGULATOR Honest with a sense of fairness likes to keep people safe and healthy

ENTREPRENEUR Confident and creative has ideas to create or improve business

COMMUNICATOR Good with words and peoplelikes to write or present

TRAINER Understanding and helpful likes to explain

What type of person are you?

PERSUADER Imaginative and persuasive likes to understand what people want

SUPPORTER Creative and understanding likes helping people to get what they need

MANAGER Highly organised and good motivator likes to make clear plans

POLICY MAKER Good for eye for detail, conscientious and thoughtful likes to find and review information

What type of person are you?

Maths, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, genetics, bioinformatics, computer science, acoustics, electronics, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, cybernetics/robotics, astronomy, civil engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering, materials science, plant science, food biosciences, soil science, zoology, marine biology, meteorology, satellite technology, production management, land management, product design…

… it doesn’t matter what you study!

What to study

UK workforce = almost 30 million people

20% employed in science roles = 6 million people

Biggest areas now:› Product design and development 54% of

workforce is science qualified› Education 46% of workforce is science qualified› Digital media 45% of workforce is science qualified› Health 30% of workforce is science qualified› Consultancy 25% of workforce is science qualified

Where are people employed?

What might you do?

Energy renewables is a growth areaTown planning sustainable environmentsEnvironment building/civil engineeringWeather & climate…….goes without sayingTransport planning transport systems/vehicles Communications mobile phones & computersMaterials smart materials replacing metalsMedical prevention, diagnostics and cureHealth products to make life easy or healthierMedia sound and broadcast engineering, digital

Food nutrition & health, food safety Beauty new products, safety standardsCreative industries film, music, design (games)Finance accountancy, financial managementLaw forensics, patent lawTranslator technical books into EnglishCommunicator journalism, magazines, textbooks, science centres, teacher, lecturerConsultant advising businessesEntrepreneur new products changing the future

Or...

–> 7.1 million in

2030Growth areas will be:› Low carbon economy: sustainable energy business› Life sciences: health, pharmacy, disease prevention› Digital media: writing, design, games› Professional, financial and other services› Advanced manufacturing: managing businesses› Built environment: designing low energy buildings› Food: improving safety, nutrition and supply

Science qualified workforce

The average UK annual salary is £25,000

The minimum wage is a salary of £14,000(N.B. you only receive about ¾ of the total because of taxes)

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What could you earn?

What could you earn?

What could you earn?

A science, maths or technology qualification after GCSE gives you:› Lots of choice› Excellent opportunities› Good salaries› The chance to work part-time if you want to

Lots of people like you are happy and successful in their careers thanks to their science, maths and technology qualifications

What could you choose?