Mathematics
Actuary
Use maths and statistics to measure and manage financial risk.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £28,000–£35,000
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
STEM Careers Database
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Discover STEM careers, what they involve, how to get into them, what they pay and where they could take you.
79 careers found
EngineeringPhysicsEarth & Space Science
Aerospace Engineer
Design, build and test aircraft, satellites and spacecraft.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
Computing & TechnologyMathematics
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Build and deploy AI models that power real products.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £32,000–£45,000
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree, Postgraduate degree, Apprenticeship
ChemistryMathematics
Analytical Chemist
Analytical Chemist is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
Earth & Space SciencePhysicsMathematics
Astronomer
Study stars, planets and galaxies using telescopes, data and theory.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science
Astrophysicist
Astrophysicist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
BiologyChemistry
Biochemist
Biochemist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
BiologyComputing & TechnologyMathematics
Bioinformatician
Bioinformatician is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
BiologyEnvironmental Science
Biologist
Study living things, from cells and genes to whole ecosystems.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
BiologyHealthcareChemistry
Biomedical Scientist
Analyse patient samples in hospital and private labs so doctors can diagnose and monitor disease.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £29,000–£32,000
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
MathematicsPhysics
Building Surveyor
Building Surveyor is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
MathematicsComputing & Technology
Business Intelligence Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
Earth & Space ScienceComputing & Technology
Cartographer
Cartographer is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
Biology
Cell Biologist
Cell Biologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
EngineeringChemistryMathematics
Chemical Engineer
Design processes that turn raw materials into fuels, medicines, food and materials.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
Chemistry
Chemist
Study and create substances, from new medicines to sustainable materials.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
EngineeringMathematicsPhysics
Civil Engineer
Design and build bridges, railways, water systems and other infrastructure.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £26,000–£32,000
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
PhysicsMathematicsEnvironmental Science
Climate Scientist
Climate Scientist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
HealthcareBiologyChemistry
Clinical Scientist
Apply specialist science to diagnose and treat patients, from genomics to medical physics.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £37,000–£45,000
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree, Postgraduate degree
BiologyHealthcareChemistry
Clinical Trials Associate
Coordinate the studies that test whether new medicines and treatments work.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £24,000–£30,000
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- Degree, Apprenticeship, Other routes
Computing & Technology
Cyber Security Analyst
Protect systems and data by spotting and responding to cyber threats.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £25,000–£35,000
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
Computing & TechnologyMathematics
Data Analyst
Turn data into clear answers using SQL, spreadsheets and dashboards.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £24,000–£33,000
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
Computing & TechnologyMathematics
Data Engineer
Data Engineer is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
Computing & TechnologyMathematics
Data Scientist
Use statistics, programming and machine learning to find patterns and make predictions.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
Computing & Technology
Database Administrator
Database Administrator is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
Computing & Technology
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
Computing & Technology
Digital Forensics Analyst
Digital Forensics Analyst is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
Mathematics
Econometrician
Econometrician is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
PhysicsMathematics
Energy Engineer
Energy Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
Environmental ScienceGeneral STEM
Environmental Consultant
Advise businesses and developers on environmental impacts and regulations.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £24,000–£29,000
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree, Apprenticeship, Postgraduate degree
Environmental ScienceChemistryBiology
Environmental Scientist
Monitor pollution and natural systems and find ways to protect the environment.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
BiologyMathematics
Epidemiologist
Epidemiologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
ChemistryBiology
Forensic Scientist
Analyse evidence from crime scenes to help the justice system.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
Biology
Geneticist
Geneticist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
Earth & Space ScienceEnvironmental Science
Geologist
Study rocks, soils and earth processes for energy, engineering and the environment.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science
Geophysicist
Geophysicist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
Earth & Space ScienceComputing & TechnologyMathematics
Geospatial Data Scientist
Geospatial Data Scientist is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science
Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
Earth & Space ScienceComputing & Technology
GIS Analyst
GIS Analyst is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
BiologyComputing & TechnologyMathematics
Health Data Scientist
Health Data Scientist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
Earth & Space ScienceEnvironmental ScienceMathematics
Hydrologist
Hydrologist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
Biology
Immunologist
Immunologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
BiologyChemistryGeneral STEM
Laboratory Technician
Prepare samples, run tests and keep labs working in research, industry, schools and hospitals.
- Starting salary:
- approx. £21,000–£25,000
- Degree:
- Not usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
Earth & Space ScienceMathematicsEngineering
Land Surveyor
Measure and map land and buildings using GPS, lasers and drones.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
Mathematics
Mathematician
Use advanced maths to solve problems in research, industry and finance.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
Mathematics
Mathematics Teacher
Mathematics Teacher is a UK STEM career in education and science. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
PhysicsHealthcareEngineering
Medical Physicist
Use physics to keep radiotherapy, imaging and medical equipment safe and effective.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree, Postgraduate degree
ChemistryBiology
Medicinal Chemist
Medicinal Chemist is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
Earth & Space SciencePhysicsMathematics
Meteorologist
Forecast weather and study the atmosphere and climate.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
BiologyHealthcareChemistry
Microbiologist
Study bacteria, viruses and fungi to fight disease and improve food, medicine and the environment.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
BiologyChemistry
Molecular Biologist
Molecular Biologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
BiologyPsychology
Neuroscientist
Neuroscientist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
EngineeringPhysics
Nuclear Engineer
Work on the design, safety and decommissioning of nuclear power and technology.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science
Nuclear Physicist
Nuclear Physicist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
MathematicsComputing & Technology
Operations Research Analyst
Operations Research Analyst is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
BiologyPhysicsHealthcare
Optometrist
Optometrist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science
Particle Physicist
Particle Physicist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
ChemistryHealthcareBiology
Pharmacist
Make sure people get the right medicines safely and know how to use them.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree
BiologyChemistry
Pharmacologist
Pharmacologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
PhysicsMathematics
Physicist
Use physics to understand how the universe works and build new technology.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
PhysicsEarth & Space ScienceMathematics
Planetary Scientist
Planetary Scientist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
PhysicsMathematics
Production Engineer
Production Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
PsychologyHealthcareBiology
Psychologist
Use the science of the mind and behaviour to help people, organisations and communities.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
BiologyMathematics
Public Health Scientist
Public Health Scientist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
MathematicsPhysics
Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
MathematicsComputing & Technology
Quantitative Analyst
Quantitative Analyst is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
MathematicsEngineeringGeneral STEM
Quantity Surveyor
Manage the costs and contracts of construction projects.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
- A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
Physics
Radiation Protection Adviser
Radiation Protection Adviser is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
General STEMBiologyChemistry
Research Scientist
Plan and run experiments to answer open scientific questions.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree, Postgraduate degree
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Scientific Researcher
Scientific Researcher is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
PhysicsMathematics
Seismologist
Seismologist is a UK STEM career in earth and environmental science. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science
Space Scientist
Space Scientist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
MathematicsComputing & Technology
Statistician
Design studies and analyse data to draw reliable conclusions.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
PhysicsMathematics
Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
MathematicsEarth & Space Science
Surveyor
Surveyor is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
Computing & TechnologyMathematics
Systems Analyst
Systems Analyst is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science
Theoretical Physicist
Theoretical Physicist is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
BiologyChemistry
Toxicologist
Toxicologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Usually required
- Typical route:
- Degree
MathematicsEarth & Space Science
Transport Planner
Transport Planner is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.
- Starting salary:
- Varies, see profile
- Degree:
- Often useful but not essential
- Typical route:
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