• Question: What are the qualifications needed to be a scientist

    Asked by EvangelA on 11 Nov 2024. This question was also asked by very520prey.
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      Don Clark answered on 11 Nov 2024: last edited 11 Nov 2024 14:16

      Depends on what you want to do and which route you want to take. I would ask both employers and universities what the specifically need or what combination of skills and qualifications they require.

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      Sophie P answered on 13 Nov 2024:

      There are lots of different ways to be a scientists, and so there is not one specific qualification you need. Some people go to university to do a science degree, and then continue working in science and research, and other people will go straight into working in a lab after their GCSEs. If you’re interested in a specific job or career, I would recommend trying to find more about that specific job and what is needed. The prospects website is quite good for this! https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles

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      Kirsty Ross answered on 13 Nov 2024:

      It depends on your personal preferences and where you want to go. Some jobs require a degree and some postgraduate study. Other roles you can progress in by working your way up. Or you could undertake apprenticeships where you study and work. Everyone has a fair unique journey into science. Check out lots of job descriptions to get a feel for qualification requirements as well as salary levels.

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