Science Careers
Scoll down to your year group
Use the form in your Homework Booklet as a template to research a career in Science.
You can print off a blank copy of the form here: Careers homework task
Year 7
In this cycle, you have learnt about cells, their structure and how they divide. You have learnt about body systems; digestive, reproductive and endocrine.
You have practised and improved your skills of using a microscope, following a method, collecting data and making observations.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Scientific laboratory technician
- Healthcare Science assistant
- Surgeon
- Midwife
- Virologist
Careers links: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/science
Year 8
In this cycle you have learnt about cells and cell transport, the structure of DNA, inheritance and evolution.
You have practised and improved your skills of extracting DNA, analysing evidence and forming conclusions.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Genetic counsellor
- Geneticist
- Museum curator
- Mental health nurse
- Forensic scientist
Careers links: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/science
Year 9
In this cycle you have learnt about specialised cells, photosynthesis and plant structure and ecosystems.
You have practised and improved your skills of sampling and estimating population size, following methods, making observations, collecting data and evaluating evidence.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Tree surgeon
- Environmental consultant
- Botanist
- Countryside officer / ranger
- Oceanographer
Careers links: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/science
Year 10
In this cycle you have learnt about cell division, DNA and inheritance, the nervous system, health and disease and evolution.
You have practised and improved your skills of extracting DNA, handling data and using evidence to support conclusions.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Archaeologist
- Health promotion specialist
- Geneticist
- Vet or veterinary nurse
- Microbiologist
Careers links:
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/science
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/biology
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/chemistry
Year 11
In this cycle you have learnt about genetics, transport systems in animals, the heart, fuels, the Earth and atmosphere and bonding, energy and forces, atoms and radioactivity.
You have practised and improved your skills of making observations, dissecting specimens, collecting, handling and analysing data.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Nuclear engineer
- Phlebotomist
- Nanotechnologist
- Chemical engineer
- Climate Scientist
Careers links:
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/science
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/biology
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/chemistry