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.

21 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
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EngineeringComputing & TechnologyPhysics

Automation Engineer

Automation 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
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BiologyEngineering

Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical 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
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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
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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
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PhysicsEngineeringHealthcare

Clinical Technologist

Clinical Technologist 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
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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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ChemistryBiologyEngineering

Environmental Engineer

Environmental 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
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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
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ChemistryPhysicsEngineering

Materials Scientist

Develop and test materials for everything from batteries to aircraft.

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Apprenticeship
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EngineeringPhysicsMathematics

Mechanical Engineer

Design, test and improve machines, vehicles and products.

Starting salary:
approx. £26,000–£34,000
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, T Levels, Apprenticeship
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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
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Computing & TechnologyEngineering

Network Engineer

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

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
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:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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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
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EngineeringEnvironmental SciencePhysics

Renewable Energy Engineer

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

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Often useful but not essential
Typical route:
A levels, Apprenticeship, Degree
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EngineeringEnvironmental Science

Renewable Energy Technician

Install, maintain and repair wind, solar and heat pump systems.

Starting salary:
approx. £24,000–£32,000
Degree:
Not usually required
Typical route:
T Levels, Apprenticeship
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EngineeringComputing & TechnologyPhysics

Robotics Engineer

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

Starting salary:
Varies, see profile
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:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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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:
Varies, see profile
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:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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