Science
Science jobs are available in a variety of disciplines from research and development, clinical trials and medical sales to forensic science, pharmacy and science writing.
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Useful skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Strong problem-solving
- Reasoning
- Scientific and numerical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
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Related subjects
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Statistics
- English
- Maths
Explore the pathways to get into science
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Apprenticeship
Depending on your preferred route, you could do:
- data technician advanced or foundation/modern apprenticeship.
- data analysis higher or modern apprenticeship
- data scientist degree or graduate apprenticeship.
- medical statistician degree or graduate apprenticeship.
- laboratory technician advanced or foundation/modern apprenticeship (level 3)
- science manufacturing technician advanced or foundation/modern apprenticeship (level 3)
- technician scientist higher or degree apprenticeship (level 5)
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 or National 5s at grades A to C, or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced or foundation/modern apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 or National 5s at grades A to C, and A levels or Scottish Highers, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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College
You can take a college course before applying to a company:
- applied science
- chemistry
- T Level in science
- T level in digital business services
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 or National 5s at grades A to C, or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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University
You can do a foundation degree, higher national certificate, degree or postgraduate degree in:
- chemistry
- chemical sciences
- chemical engineering
- biochemical engineering
- statistics
- mathematics
- economics
- operational research
- psychology
You'll usually need:
- 2 or 3 A levels or Scottish Highers, or equivalent, including chemistry
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Other routes
You can apply for work as a lab technician if you have experience in:
- university research lab
- school or college science department
To enter the science sector, you might alternatively train with:
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Did you know?
While the pandemic disrupted various businesses in the UK, pharmaceutical and biotech firms have performed excellently over the last couple of years. This has created a demand for professionals with experience and expertise in these fields.