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	Agronomist Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.
	Anaesthetist Anaesthetists are doctors who give anaesthetics to patients before, during and after surgery.
	Biochemist Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, such as viruses, bacteria and people.
	Biomedical scientist Biomedical scientists test patient samples and help doctors and healthcare professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
	Chemical engineer Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.
	Clinical scientist Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.
	Community matron Community matrons provide care and support to people with long-term or complicated health conditions.
	Dental hygienist Dental hygienists work to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, and give customers advice on how to improve their oral health.
	Dental Hygienist & Therapist - Anna Middleton Meet Anna, a dental hygienist who loves helping patients smile, educating fellow professionals, and improving access to dental services.
	Dental therapist Dental therapists provide a range of dental services to adults and children, like x-rays, tooth impressions, scaling and polishing.
	Dentist Dentists promote good oral hygiene, diagnose and treat teeth and mouth problems and help prevent dental disease
	Dietitian Dietitians diagnose and treat people with nutrition problems and help people make healthy lifestyle and dietary decisions.
	District nurse District nurses care for people outside of hospital in patients' homes, GP surgeries and residential care homes.
	Ecologist & Historian - Stephanie Holt Meet Stephanie, an ecologist and historian who loves uncovering nature's secrets, inspiring others to explore wildlife, and delving into the history of science.
	Fire safety engineer Fire safety engineers make sure that buildings are designed to keep people, property and the environment safe from the dangers of fire.
	Geneticist Geneticists study how genes work in humans, animals, plants and microbes, and how they are passed on.
	Geologist - Andy Powell Meet Andrew, an offshore geologist who loves traveling to remote places and working with people worldwide.
	GP General practitioners (GPs) are doctors who provide medical services to people in their local community.
	Healthcare Scientist - Mark Knight Meet Mark, a healthcare scientist who loves applying physics to medicine, working with diverse teams, and improving patient care.
	Hospital doctor A hospital doctor diagnoses and treats illness and disease in patients admitted to hospital.
	Materials Scientist - George Langton Meet George, a material scientist who loves digging into how materials behave, solving tough problems, and working with teams worldwide.
	Nanotechnologist Nanotechnologists manipulate molecules and atoms to design and create new materials and devices.
	Nuclear engineer Nuclear engineers design and build technology used in areas like power generation, healthcare and defence.
	Paediatrician Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.
	Patent attorney Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.
	Pathologist Pathologists work in hospitals and laboratories on different areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
	Pharmacist Pharmacists give advice on the use and supply of medicines and medical appliances.
	Pharmacologist Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on living things, and develop new products to help tackle disease.
	Physician associate Physician associates support doctors to diagnose and manage patients in hospitals and GP surgeries.
	Plant Biologist - Katia Hougaard Meet Katia, a PhD researcher who loves exploring the plant immune system and solving problems that matter for food security.
	Plastic surgeon Plastic surgeons perform operations to restore someone's movement or appearance either for personal reasons or following an illness or injury.
	Podiatrist Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems to improve people's mobility and quality of life.
	Practice nurse Practice nurses work in GP surgeries to assess, screen, treat and educate patients, and help doctors give medical care.
	Psychiatrist Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose and treat patients with mental health problems.
	Renewable energy engineer Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.
	Research Pharmacist - Anna Song Meet Anna, a research pharmacist who loves working on cancer trials and educating people about oncology.
	Surgeon Surgeons carry out operations and medical procedures on patients.
	Vet Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.
	Anatomical pathology technician Anatomical pathology technicians (APTs) help pathologists exam a body to work out the cause of death.
	Aromatherapist Aromatherapists use essential oils to help improve their clients' emotional wellbeing and relieve everyday stresses.
	Astronaut Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.
	Astronaut - Dr Meganne Christian Meet Meganne, an astronaut who loves advancing human exploration, inspiring future scientists, and shaping our path beyond Earth.
	Biologist Biologists study living things, including people, animals and plants, along with the environments they live in.
	Biotechnologist Biotechnologists study plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.
	Ceramics designer-maker Ceramics designer-makers design and create products made from clay.
	Chemical engineering technician Chemical engineering technicians develop processes used in the manufacturing of medicines, food, textiles and fuels.
	Chemist Chemists investigate the chemical make up of substances and work out how they behave under different conditions.
	Children's nurse Children's nurses provide care for children and young people with health problems.
	Conservator Conservators clean, repair and restore objects, artworks and buildings of historical and cultural importance.
	Dental technician Dental technicians make and repair dental appliances used to improve patients' appearance, speech or ability to eat.
	Environmental consultant Environmental consultants advise on sustainability, including waste management, recycling, flood risk and the effects of climate change.
	Environmental Consultant - Evie Garner Meet Evie, an environmental consultant who loves solving sustainability problems and seeing her work having a real impact.
	Environmental health practitioner Environmental health practitioners make sure people's surroundings are safe, healthy and hygienic.
	Fingerprint officer Fingerprint officers use manual and digital methods to identify fingerprints and marks taken from crime scenes.
	Firefighter Firefighters respond to emergency call outs, search and rescue incidents and road traffic accidents. They also give advice on fire safety.
	Food manufacturing inspector Food manufacturing inspectors make sure that processing plants follow hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
	Food scientist Food scientists and food technologists develop food and drink products, making sure they are safe to consume.
	Geoscientist Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation above and below ground to explore natural processes and mineral resources.
	Glassmaker Craft glassmakers design, make and decorate glass objects from windows, mirrors and tableware to one-off decorative pieces.
	Hydrologist Hydrologists study rainfall, rivers and groundwater systems to help develop sustainable ways of managing water.
	Materials engineer Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.
	Medical herbalist Medical herbalists use plants and herbal remedies to help improve their clients' health and wellbeing.
	Microbiologist Microbiologists study organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae to make advances in environmental science, medicine and agriculture.
	Naturopath Naturopaths believe in improving their clients' health through natural therapies and education about lifestyle, diet and exercise.
	Nuclear technician Nuclear technicians are involved in the safety and day-to-day running of nuclear power stations.
	Nurse Nurses care for adults who are sick, injured or have physical disabilities.
	Nutritional therapist Nutritional therapists help people by giving advice on diet, nutrition and lifestyle.
	Nutritionist Nutritionists teach patients and clients about the effects of food on their health, motivating them to make positive changes to their diet.
	Oceanographer Oceanographers study seas and currents, marine plants and animals, and the rocks and minerals that lie beneath the sea bed.
	Oceanographer - Tom Finch Meet Tom, an oceanographer who loves making sense of waves and tides, and turning ocean data into safer, greener offshore wind projects.
	Operating department practitioner Operating department practitioners (ODPs) provide skilled care and support to patients at all stages of an operation.
	Paint sprayer Paint sprayers apply coatings and protective finishes to cars, vans, motorbikes and other vehicles.
	Palaeontologist Palaeontologists study the history of life on Earth through fossils.
	Palaeontologist - Thomas Clements Meet Thomas, a palaeontologist who loves decoding decay, working with global teams, and getting the public excited about natural history.
	Paramedic Paramedics respond to emergency call-outs and give people life-saving medical help.
	Pharmacy technician Pharmacy technicians prepare and supply medicines for prescriptions, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
	Research scientist Research scientists plan and lead experiments and investigations on a range of scientific topics.
	Scenes of crime officer Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
	Zoologist Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.
	Zoologist - Joanna Bagniewska Meet Joanna, a zoologist at Oxford University who loves discovering wildlife in unexpected places and inspiring the next generation.
	Chemical plant process operator Chemical plant process operators control machinery that makes products like paints, plastics, solvents and cosmetics.
	Dental nurse Dental nurses support dentists in all areas of dental care.
	Embalmer Embalmers preserve and prepare bodies for burial or cremation.
	Forensic scientist Forensic scientists prepare traces of physical evidence for use in courts of law.
	Furniture restorer Furniture restorers repair and conserve modern and antique pieces of furniture.
	Geotechnician Geotechnicians collect and analyse geological data from rock, soil and water samples for use in construction, mining and engineering.
	Healthcare science assistant Healthcare science assistants support medical staff, with duties ranging from lab testing blood samples to monitoring patients’ heart function.
	Industrial cleaner Industrial cleaners use specialist equipment to clean buildings, factories and machinery. They also clean up after fires, floods and spills.
	Packaging technologist Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.
	Technical brewer Technical brewers are in charge of beer and cider making processes, quality control and packaging.
	Textile designer Textile designers create designs and patterns for clothes, soft furnishings and materials used in industry and manufacturing.
	Veterinary nurse Veterinary nurses support vets in the treatment and care of sick and injured animals.
	Animal technician Animal technicians look after animals in medical and scientific research laboratories.
	Baker Bakers make bread, cakes and pastries by hand and with catering equipment.
	Beauty therapist Beauty therapists provide face and body treatments to help clients look and feel better.
	Cleaner Cleaners work in offices, schools, hotels and hospitals. They also do more specialised work like upholstery or conservatory cleaning.
	Education technician Education technicians support science, art, IT or design and technology teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.
	Foundry moulder Foundry moulders create moulds and castings to make parts and components for use in industry and manufacturing.
	Hairdresser Hairdressers and barbers cut, shave, colour and style customers' hair.
	Laboratory technician Laboratory technicians carry out tests on samples for scientific research, product development and medical diagnosis.