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Climate scientist apprenticeships

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Climate scientist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course


    • University

    You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in: 

    • environmental science 
    • geography 
    • physics 
    • maths and statistics 
    • oceanography 
    • meteorology and climate science 
    • computer science
    You'll usually need 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including maths and a science for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.

    Volunteering

    You could get work experience through an internship or work placement. This would give you an insight into the different types of work you can do as a climate scientist. 

    Climate scientist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • maths knowledge
    • knowledge of geography 
    • knowledge of physics 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • science skills 
    • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

    Climate scientist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    You could: 

    • gather and analyse data from the atmosphere, oceans and land 
    • create computer models to simulate the effects of changes to climate
    • design and build scientific instruments and sensors 
    • study past climates to understand what might happen in the future
    • monitor ice packs, sea levels and temperatures 
    • look at how global climate affects regional weather patterns 
    • attend conferences and publish research findings 
    • investigate ways to tackle climate change 
    • advise policy makers
    • teach or lecture in education
    Working environment
    You could work in a laboratory or at a university. Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time.

    Career path and progression - Climate scientist apprenticeships

    You could specialise in an area of climate science, for example polar research, rainfall patterns or ocean changes. You might do this through research and teaching at a university, or by working for a government department. You could also work as a palaeoclimatologist, studying previous variations in climate and how the Earth adapted to these. Other career options include working as a consultant for science publishers or broadcasters. You may be able to apply for chartered environmentalist status. 

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