So you are interested in science and in how things work? That’s excellent! These are fascinating subjects to study, but they are also hugely important to everybody for many different reasons.

Science and technology is vital to our economy and most of the manufacturing industries. We need scientists to ensure our nation stays abreast of new technologies and new products to survive on the global competitive market.

Science holds the key to many of the big questions and problems that hold the human race to ransom today. Will you be one of a new generation of scientists challenging the way we view the world? Will you make breathtaking new discoveries that contribute

• To health and medicine?
  
• To the way in which we communicate and access information?
  
• To creating new solutions to our energy problems?
  
• To addressing global problems of world hunger and famine?

Day-to-day life is becoming increasingly reliant on science and the technological offshoots. It is important we all have the ability to embrace these modern opportunities. It is also crucial in a democracy everyone is informed to make decisions about issues that are based on science. We must all understand its power and its limitations.

Will you ensure we have a future generation of dynamic and bright scientists?

Will you be an inspiring teacher, nurturing young talent to reach their potential in science, engineering and maths?

Will you be a university researcher and lecturer equipping young scientists to push back scientific frontiers?

Will you work in science centres and museums, in scientific journalism or in science communication ensuring all members of society have the opportunity to access what science can offer?

You have an enquiring mind. You are intelligent and motivated. You want to improve your skills and follow a career that really makes a difference. Which career path will you follow?

Careers in Science
For ecology, biology, marine science, geography, geology, physics, chemistry, genetics, environmental science and much, much more, read on....

Careers in Technology
If you enjoy physics, mathematics, problem solving, constructing, designing and engineering, this page is for you...

<back to Difficult Decision