Subjects

Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories on different areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Pharmacists give advice on the use and supply of medicines and medical appliances.

Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on living things, and develop new products to help tackle disease.

Physician associates support doctors to diagnose and manage patients in hospitals and GP surgeries.

Plastic surgeons perform operations to restore someone's movement or appearance either for personal reasons or following an illness or injury.

Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems to improve people's mobility and quality of life.

Practice nurses work in GP surgeries to assess, screen, treat and educate patients, and help doctors give medical care.

Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose and treat patients with mental health problems.

Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.

Surgeons carry out operations and medical procedures on patients.

Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.

Anatomical pathology technicians (APTs) help pathologists exam a body to work out the cause of death.

Biologists study living things, including people, animals and plants, along with the environments they live in.

Biotechnologists study plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.

Chemical engineering technicians develop processes used in the manufacturing of medicines, food, textiles and fuels.

Chemists investigate the chemical make up of substances and work out how they behave under different conditions.

Children's nurses provide care for children and young people with health problems.

Conservators clean, repair and restore objects, artworks and buildings of historical and cultural importance.

Dental technicians make and repair dental appliances used to improve patients' appearance, speech or ability to eat.

Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.

Environmental health practitioners make sure people's surroundings are safe, healthy and hygienic.

Fingerprint officers use manual and digital methods to identify fingerprints and marks taken from crime scenes.

Firefighters respond to emergency call outs, search and rescue incidents and road traffic accidents. They also give advice on fire safety.

Food manufacturing inspectors make sure that processing plants follow hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.

Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.

Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation above and below ground to explore natural processes and mineral resources.

Hydrologists study rainfall, rivers and groundwater systems to help develop sustainable ways of managing water.

Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.

Microbiologists study organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae to make advances in environmental science, medicine and agriculture.

Nuclear technicians are involved in the safety and day-to-day running of nuclear power stations.

Nurses care for adults who are sick, injured or have physical disabilities.

Nutritionists teach patients and clients about the effects of food on their health, motivating them to make positive changes to their diet.

Oceanographers study seas and currents, marine plants and animals, and the rocks and minerals that lie beneath the sea bed.

Operating department practitioners (ODPs) provide skilled care and support to patients at all stages of an operation.

Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.

Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.

Paramedics respond to emergency call-outs and give people life-saving medical help.

Pharmacy technicians prepare and supply medicines for prescriptions, under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Research scientists plan and lead experiments and investigations on a range of scientific topics.

Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.

Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.

Chemical plant process operators control machinery that makes products like paints, plastics, solvents and cosmetics.

Dental nurses support dentists in all areas of dental care.

Embalmers preserve and prepare bodies for burial or cremation.

Forensic scientists prepare traces of physical evidence for use in courts of law.

Furniture restorers repair and conserve modern and antique pieces of furniture.

Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples for use in construction, mining and engineering.

Healthcare science assistants support medical staff, with duties ranging from lab testing blood samples to monitoring patients’ heart function.

Industrial cleaners use specialist equipment to clean buildings, factories and machinery. They also clean up after fires, floods and spills.

Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.

Technical brewers are in charge of beer and cider making processes, quality control and packaging.

Textile designers create designs and patterns for clothes, soft furnishings and materials used in industry and manufacturing.

Veterinary nurses support vets in the treatment and care of sick and injured animals.

Animal technicians look after animals in medical and scientific research laboratories.

Aromatherapists use essential oils to help improve their clients' emotional wellbeing and relieve everyday stresses.

Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.

Bakers make bread, cakes and pastries by hand and with catering equipment.

Beauty therapists provide face and body treatments to help clients look and feel better.

Ceramics designer-makers design and create products made from clay.

Cleaners work in offices, schools, hotels and hospitals. They also do more specialised work like upholstery or conservatory cleaning.

Education technicians support science, art, IT or design and technology teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.

Foundry moulders create moulds and castings to make parts and components for use in industry and manufacturing.

Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.

Hairdressers and barbers cut, shave, colour and style customers' hair.

Laboratory technicians carry out tests on samples for scientific research, product development and medical diagnosis.

Laundry workers operate washing machines, steamers and dryers to clean items like clothes, bed linen, towels and uniforms.

Materials technicians test how materials behave under different conditions to help develop new products and improve existing ones.

Medical herbalists use plants and herbal remedies to help improve their clients' health and wellbeing.

Naturopaths believe in improving their clients' health through natural therapies and education about lifestyle, diet and exercise.

Nutritional therapists help people by giving advice on diet, nutrition and lifestyle.

Pest control technicians identify infestations and get rid of pests like rats, mice, wasps and cockroaches.

Pharmacy assistants serve customers and patients in chemists and hospital dispensaries.

Recycled metals workers grade, sort, clean and bale scrap metal for recycling.

Textile operatives spin natural and synthetic materials into yarns and fabrics for use in clothing, furnishings and industrial products.

Water treatment workers treat and process clean water and waste water.

Aerospace engineers design, test, build and maintain aeroplanes, spacecraft and satellites.

Air accident investigators search for the causes of accidents and serious incidents, involving civilian aircraft.

Astronomers study the origin and structure of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.

Audiologists and hearing aid dispensers work with children and adults who have hearing loss, tinnitus, or problems with balance.

Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain medical equipment used to diagnose illness and treat patients.