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I want to be a scientist - How do I become one - science careers

Graduates on the wide range of science courses that are now available have particular strengths with which they can market themselves. In addition to learning the underpinning scientific theory, scientists develop well-honed analytical and numerical skills which complement their computer competency. These skills are highly sought after for financial, commercial and management graduate trainee positions. Most science degrees also enable students to build on the team-working and communication skills valued both by blue chip employers, small and medium-sized enterprises and increasingly post-graduate course entry tutors.

Demand for scientists is still strong in teaching, particularly in physical sciences such as Physics. Environment and Conservation remains a highly competitive area of employment and periods of work experience and voluntary work can prove an important stepping stone to employment in these fields.

According to Working Out? a recent study of the graduate labour market, over 65% of Natural Science graduates were working in jobs for which a degree was required 18 months after graduation. Over 70% of these graduates working were ‘very’ or ‘reasonably’ satisfied with their career development. Similarly Moving On, a study of graduate careers three years after graduation comments on reasons why a high proportion of scientists engage in further study after graduation. “Seeking to improve job prospects was most common among natural science graduates…The high level of participation on Master’s and PhD courses among natural science graduates reflects the high degree of competition among such graduates for science related jobs which has escalated the qualifications demanded for many of these positions”   Send to a friend

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