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Discover STEM careers, what they involve, how to get into them, what they pay and where they could take you.

45 careers found

EngineeringPhysicsEarth & Space Science

Aerospace Engineer

Design, build and test aircraft, satellites and spacecraft.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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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
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Computing & TechnologyMathematics

AI Engineer

AI Engineer is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Earth & Space SciencePhysicsMathematics

Astronomer

Study stars, planets and galaxies using telescopes, data and theory.

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Degree:
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Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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BiologyPhysicsHealthcare

Audiologist

Audiologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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EngineeringComputing & TechnologyPhysics

Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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Degree
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PhysicsMathematics

Automotive Engineer

Automotive Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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Degree
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BiologyComputing & TechnologyMathematics

Bioinformatician

Bioinformatician is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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BiologyEngineering

Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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BiologyChemistry

Biotechnologist

Biotechnologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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EngineeringChemistryMathematics

Chemical Engineer

Design processes that turn raw materials into fuels, medicines, food and materials.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
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PhysicsEngineeringHealthcare

Clinical Technologist

Clinical Technologist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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Computing & Technology

Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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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
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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
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Computing & TechnologyMathematics

Data Engineer

Data Engineer is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.

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Computing & TechnologyMathematics

Data Scientist

Use statistics, programming and machine learning to find patterns and make predictions.

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Degree:
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Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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Computing & Technology

Database Administrator

Database Administrator is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Computing & Technology

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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HealthcarePhysicsBiology

Diagnostic Radiographer

Use X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound imaging to help diagnose patients.

Starting salary:
approx. £29,000–£32,000
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Degree
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EngineeringPhysicsComputing & Technology

Electrical Engineer

Design power systems, circuits and control systems.

Starting salary:
approx. £26,000–£35,000
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
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PhysicsMathematics

Electronic Engineer

Electronic Engineer is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
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Degree
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ChemistryBiology

Food Technologist

Food Technologist is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.

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Computing & Technology

Game Developer

Game Developer is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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BiologyComputing & Technology

Genomics Scientist

Genomics Scientist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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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:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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Earth & Space ScienceComputing & Technology

GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.

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BiologyComputing & TechnologyMathematics

Health Data Scientist

Health Data Scientist is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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Earth & Space ScienceMathematicsEngineering

Land Surveyor

Measure and map land and buildings using GPS, lasers and drones.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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PhysicsHealthcareEngineering

Medical Physicist

Use physics to keep radiotherapy, imaging and medical equipment safe and effective.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree, Postgraduate degree
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Earth & Space SciencePhysicsMathematics

Meteorologist

Forecast weather and study the atmosphere and climate.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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Computing & TechnologyEngineering

Network Engineer

Build and look after the networks that connect computers and the internet.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Not usually required
Typical route:
T Levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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EngineeringPhysics

Nuclear Engineer

Work on the design, safety and decommissioning of nuclear power and technology.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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Computing & Technology

Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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BiologyPhysicsHealthcare

Physiological Measurement Technician

Physiological Measurement Technician is a UK STEM career in healthcare and life sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
Apprenticeship, Degree
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MathematicsComputing & Technology

Quantitative Analyst

Quantitative Analyst is a UK STEM career in mathematics and data. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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EngineeringEnvironmental SciencePhysics

Renewable Energy Engineer

Design and develop wind, solar, hydro and storage projects.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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EngineeringComputing & TechnologyPhysics

Robotics Engineer

Build robots and automated systems that sense, move and make decisions.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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PhysicsEngineeringEarth & Space Science

Satellite Engineer

Satellite Engineer is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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Computing & TechnologyMathematics

Software Developer

Design, build and maintain apps, websites and systems.

Starting salary:
approx. £26,000–£38,000
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
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Computing & TechnologyMathematics

Software Engineer

Software Engineer is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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PhysicsMathematicsEngineering

Space Systems Engineer

Space Systems Engineer is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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PhysicsEngineeringComputing & Technology

Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Spacecraft Operations Engineer is a UK STEM career in space and physical sciences. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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Computing & Technology

Technical Architect

Technical Architect is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Computing & Technology

Web Developer

Web Developer is a UK STEM career in computing and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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