Science Campaign
Do you think that science is geeky and dull? Have you thought about the fact that it's today's young scientists who will be working on, and solving, the critical issues facing us today such as climate change, sustainable energy and life threatening diseases? With science qualifications you really could change the world.
Science is accessible and relevant to everyone and it's part of our everyday life. It's not just limited to chemistry, biology and physics lessons in school. It has an impact on everyone in hundreds of ways everyday.
Studying and working in science will give you so many career opportunities in a variety of different fields - such as medicine, engineering, geology, teaching and research. Plus the benefits of studying science start straightaway - starting salaries in the science sector average £23,000 a year against an average of £19,000 a year for all other graduates.
Did you know that six months after graduating 58% of science graduates were in full-time employment? Or that employment in science occupations is forecast to grow faster over the next five years than other occupations? Studying science really can take you places.
If you want to join the ranks of top Scottish scientists such as
David Milne - inventor of iPod and iPhone chips, Professor Stephen Salter - inventor of wave power, Professor Sir David Lane - discovered a key cancer gene and Ian Wilmut - creator of Dolly the sheep, then the starting point is studying science at school and then at college or university.
To find out more about where science could take you speak to your careers advisor or local college. They will be happy to point you in the right direction.
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Comments
I love being a scientist ... Why? Well I'm interested in everything that goes on in the world around us and get to ask that great question "Why" to help me understand things. If you're naturally curious, then maybe you should also consider being a scientist. Sometimes the answers you get to your questions are practical and useful while other times they just fill you with a sense of wonder and awe.Ted Anderson