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Biological scientists > Botanist
Environment and land | Science and research
Botanists study all forms of plant life.
You'll usually need a degree in a subject like:
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It may be helpful if you volunteer with a relevant organisation, like the the Royal Horticultural Society and the Field Studies Council, before you apply for your first job.
You'll need:
You could specialise in:
Your work will vary depending on your role, but you could:
You could work at a university, at a research facility or in a laboratory. Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and you'll travel often.
With experience in industry, you could move into a more senior position. In field research and conservation, you'll usually need to take on organisational, management or advisory responsibilities in order to progress. You could move into plant science, investigating biodiversity, crop production and plant diseases. You could also become a freelance consultant.
Nanotechnologists design, create and manipulate materials on a tiny scale.
Astronomers study the origin and make-up of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
Climate scientists study the influences on the Earth's climate over time and how these might affect it in the future.
Research scientists plan, lead and carry out experiments and investigations in a wide range of industries.
Archaeologists learn about the past by studying sites and excavating, classifying, recording and preserving objects.
Laboratory technicians support scientists and help carry out tests, research and investigations.
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Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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