Science Careers
Year 7 Science Careers Lesson – Smashing Stereotypes
When you think of a scientist, what do they look like?
If this is what you think of, this is called a ‘stereotype’. Its an image often created by TV, media and books
Dr. Sheila Kanani was born in London, U.K.
She studied astrophysics at the University of Manchester and University College London. Dr. Kanani also used the Cassini spacecraft to study Saturn!
Dr Kanani is a planetary physicist, science TV presenter, Physics teacher, space comedian and author of books for children and young adults.
She is one busy STEM superstar!
Year 8 Science Careers Lesson – Jobs in Science
Space Psychologist
Responsible for ensuring astronauts are well supported to deal with spending time in space
Snake Milker
Responsible for taking venom from a snake. Snake venom has many uses, but it’s a dangerous job so a great deal of training is needed.
Scatologist
The study of excrement. Excrement can help inform a scientist of an animals health.
Firework Designer
Responsible for designing fireworks to ensure they are safe and visually impressive. A firework designer must have a good understanding of explosives.
Click here to learn about how studying Science helps you in the future.
Year 9 Science Careers Lesson – Jobs & Qualifications in Science
Throughout your life you may gain different qualifications
Here is a list starting with the lowest level. Some job roles will require you to have specific qualifications in order to do them
- GCSE grade 1-3 – school
- GCSE grade 4-9 – school
- A-level – college or sixth form
- T-level – college or sixth form
- BTEC level 3 (vocational course) – college or sixth form
- Undergraduate degree – University
- Masters Degree – University
- Postgraduate Degree – University
- Doctorate – University
Doctor
Entry Requirements: University Degree, A’levels in science
GCSEs – minimum 7 at least grade 7 and higher in sciences
Midwife
Entry Requirements: Diploma or degree in nursing, Minimum 5 GCSEs 4+ and 2 or 3 A levels
Laboratory Technician
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grade 4+ including 2 sciences
Year 10 Science Careers Lesson – Transferable Skills
“Isn’t Science just for people who want to be scientists?”
No! of course it’s important if you want to be a doctor or vet etc. but learning about Science in school helps develop a huge range of skills and knowledge that will be crucial to you in your working life and beyond.
Click on the picture to learn about how science helps you learn life skills
Look at these skills taken from The Science Way.
How might they be important in the following jobs?
Electrician / Dietician / Beauty Therapist / Police Diver
- I work safely and look out for hazards
- I never give up trying to solve challenging problems
- I can make observations and describe what I see
- I can work practically with people with different skills and knowledge
Learn about what they do at Porton Down. Would you like to work there? What skills would you need?
Year 11 Science Careers Lesson – Possible Science Pathways
Spend some time learning about the following jobs. Click on the pictures.
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University
For many, university may be the route you would like to take after A levels. There are thousands of options for further study of science, you could study to be something like a doctor or dentist, vet or pharmacist, or you could try a new combination like biochemistry or forensic science.
To find out more about what you could study visit the UCAS website
Jobs
Of course you may want to start earning straight away.
Make sure your CV is up to date and you know where to look for jobs.
Use the Unifrog platform to help with CVs and interview preparation.
Apprenticeships
Take a look at the kinds of apprenticeships you could do that are linked to science.
For all the latest apprenticeship opportunities visit either GOV.UK or you could log into your Unifrog account
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