Subjects

Explore how the subjects you study connect to real careers.


Agronomist
Agronomist
Agronomists advise farmers on soil health, disease prevention and how to improve crop production and quality.
Anaesthetist
Anaesthetist
Anaesthetists are doctors who give anaesthetics to patients before, during and after surgery.
Biochemist
Biochemist
Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, such as viruses, bacteria and people.
Biomedical scientist
Biomedical scientist
Biomedical scientists test patient samples and help doctors and healthcare professionals diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
Chemical engineer
Chemical engineer
Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.
Clinical scientist
Clinical scientist
Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.
Community matron
Community matron
Community matrons provide care and support to people with long-term or complicated health conditions.
Dental hygienist
Dental hygienist
Dental hygienists work to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, and give customers advice on how to improve their oral health.
Dental therapist
Dental therapist
Dental therapists provide a range of dental services to adults and children, like x-rays, tooth impressions, scaling and polishing.
Dentist
Dentist
Dentists promote good oral hygiene, diagnose and treat teeth and mouth problems and help prevent dental disease
Dietitian
Dietitian
Dietitians diagnose and treat people with nutrition problems and help people make healthy lifestyle and dietary decisions.
District nurse
District nurse
District nurses care for people outside of hospital in patients' homes, GP surgeries and residential care homes.
Fire safety engineer
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
Geneticist
Geneticists study how genes work in humans, animals, plants and microbes, and how they are passed on.
GP
GP
General practitioners (GPs) are doctors who provide medical services to people in their local community.
Hospital doctor
Hospital doctor
A hospital doctor diagnoses and treats illness and disease in patients admitted to hospital.
Nanotechnologist
Nanotechnologist
Nanotechnologists manipulate molecules and atoms to design and create new materials and devices.
Nuclear engineer
Nuclear engineer
Nuclear engineers design and build technology used in areas like power generation, healthcare and defence.
Paediatrician
Paediatrician
Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.
Patent attorney
Patent attorney
Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.