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.

57 careers found

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
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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.

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

Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist is a UK STEM career in science and research. Full profile coming soon.

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

Astronomer

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

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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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
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PhysicsMathematics

Automotive Engineer

Automotive 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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BiologyComputing & TechnologyMathematics

Bioinformatician

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

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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MathematicsPhysics

Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
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MathematicsComputing & Technology

Business Intelligence Analyst

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

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EngineeringChemistryMathematics

Chemical Engineer

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

Starting salary:
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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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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
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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.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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MathematicsPhysics

Design Engineer

Design 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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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
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PhysicsMathematics

Electronic Engineer

Electronic 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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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
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BiologyMathematics

Epidemiologist

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

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

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

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing 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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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PhysicsEarth & Space ScienceMathematics

Oceanographer

Oceanographer 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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PhysicsMathematics

Production Engineer

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

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
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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
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MathematicsPhysics

Quality Engineer

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

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Often useful but not essential
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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:
Varies, see profile
Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
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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PhysicsMathematics

Rail Engineer

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

Starting salary:
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Degree:
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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
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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.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
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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
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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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MathematicsComputing & Technology

Statistician

Design studies and analyse data to draw reliable conclusions.

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
A levels, Degree, Postgraduate degree
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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
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MathematicsEarth & Space Science

Surveyor

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

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Degree:
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Computing & TechnologyMathematics

Systems Analyst

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

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Degree:
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PhysicsMathematicsEarth & Space Science

Theoretical Physicist

Theoretical Physicist 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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Earth & Space ScienceMathematics

Town Planner

Town Planner is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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MathematicsEarth & Space Science

Transport Planner

Transport Planner is a UK STEM career in engineering and technology. Full profile coming soon.

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Degree:
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MathematicsEnvironmental Science

Water Engineer

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

Starting salary:
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Degree:
Usually required
Typical route:
Degree
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