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

    Asked by EvangelA on 11 Nov 2024. This question was also asked by very520prey, buss520take, near520muon.
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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 Pain 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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      Kareen Macleod answered on 18 Nov 2024:

      That depends a lot on what type of scientist you want to be. You can start off really simple, if you don’t get great grades in education for example. Then work your way up and build your knowledge and skills as you go. Some jobs might even allow you to continue your formal education at the same time as working, which will allow you into more potential jobs going forward. Lots of options open to you.

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