Biochemists and Biomedical Scientists
Potential Earnings
£74,248.03
Average Earnings
£42,501.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Biological Scientists
Potential Earnings
£60,666.59
Average Earnings
£34,727.53
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
Environmental Conservation
People in these occupations coordinate environmental services, run quality tests, ensure regulatory compliance, and carry out conservation measures.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Chemical Scientists
Potential Earnings
£58,507.51
Average Earnings
£35,169.83
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Laboratory Technicians
Potential Earnings
£41,310.90
Average Earnings
£25,012.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Pharmaceutical Technicians
Potential Earnings
£38,198.13
Average Earnings
£25,743.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.
Skills
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Medical and Dental Technicians
Potential Earnings
£38,601.03
Average Earnings
£26,014.52
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Professionals
Potential Earnings
£73,644.03
Average Earnings
£42,689.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.
People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.
Environmental Conservation
People in these occupations coordinate environmental services, run quality tests, ensure regulatory compliance, and carry out conservation measures.
People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.
Skills
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Research and Development (R&D) Managers
Potential Earnings
£95,625.22
Average Earnings
£54,739.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Administration and Office Work
People in these occupations administrate facilities and personnel, keep records, and provide administrative assistance and secretarial work.
People in these occupations manage organisations and operations, formulate business strategies, and consult on policy.
People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Science, Engineering and Production Technicians
Potential Earnings
£55,270.71
Average Earnings
£34,205.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.
Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers
Potential Earnings
£56,833.22
Average Earnings
£35,802.30
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.
People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.
Skills
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Pharmacists
Potential Earnings
£62,646.04
Average Earnings
£42,642.40
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
Mathematics and Social Sciences
People in these occupations study mathematical methods, apply mathematics to solve problems, and study and describe human society.
Skills
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Chemical and Related Process Operatives
Potential Earnings
£42,072.26
Average Earnings
£28,756.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.
Processing and Machine Operation
People in these occupations set up, process, refine, and transform materials and operate industrial machinery.
Art, Performance and Design
People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.
Skills
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
