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Science and research
Laboratory technicians support scientists and help carry out tests, research and investigations.
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree course in:
You'll need:
You will work safely, following strict guidelines. You could do routine or one off tests and will:
With experience, you could progress to team manager or lab supervisor, or specialise in complex analysis work. With a degree and experience you could move into a research technician role.
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
Data analyst-statisticians collect numerical information to identify trends, create models and present results.
Astronomers study the origin and make-up of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.
Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.
Chemists study chemicals and materials and how they behave under different conditions.
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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