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39 careers

Finance & risk

Accountant

Manages financial reporting, audit, or tax, a structured, chartered path that trains science graduates from scratch.

Any degree
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£24,000–£32,000 (while training)
Science & society

Animal behaviourist

Studies why animals behave the way they do, working in research, welfare, conservation or pet behaviour consultancy.

Animal BehaviourZoologyBiologyPsychology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£20,000–£26,000
Operations, quality & compliance

Clinical coding specialist

Translates medical records into standardised codes used for billing, funding and national statistics.

Any degreeLife SciencesComputer Science
Route in
No specific degree needed. Entry is via NHS trainee coder posts and the National Clinical Coding Qualification.
Starting salary (UK)
£24,000–£30,000
Allied health professions

Clinical perfusionist

Operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery, a niche, highly technical operating theatre role.

Biomedical ScienceBiologyPhysiologyAdult Nursing
Route in
Science or nursing degree, then the NHS Clinical Perfusion Science MSc training post.
Starting salary (UK)
£30,000–£38,000 (trainee)
Pharma & life sciences

Clinical trial coordinator

Runs the day-to-day logistics of clinical studies, ensuring patient safety, data quality and regulatory compliance.

Any science degreeBiomedical SciencePharmacy
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£24,000–£30,000
Science & society

Cosmetic / formulation scientist

Formulates skincare, makeup and personal care products, a chemistry-heavy industry that rarely gets talked about at school.

Cosmetic ScienceChemistryBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£24,000–£30,000
Data, tech & analytics

Digital health product manager

Leads development of health apps, wearables, or diagnostic software, sitting between tech and clinical need.

Any science degreeComputer ScienceBusiness
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£32,000–£42,000
Science & society

Ecologist / conservation scientist

Studies habitats, wildlife and ecosystems to protect biodiversity and advise on planning, land use and conservation projects.

EcologyConservation BiologyEnvironmental ScienceBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£22,000–£28,000
Science & society

Environmental consultant

Advises organisations on environmental regulations, impact assessments and pollution control, a practical science career with policy teeth.

Environmental ScienceChemistryBiologyGeography
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£25,000–£32,000
Public & global health

Environmental health scientist

Studies how environmental factors affect population health, often for local government.

Environmental HealthEnvironmental ScienceBiology
Route in
A CIEH/EHRB-accredited Environmental Health degree, or a science degree plus an accredited MSc.
Starting salary (UK)
£27,000–£33,000
Science & society

Food scientist

Develops and tests food products, ensuring safety, nutrition and shelf life, common in big food brands and retailers.

Food ScienceChemistryBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£24,000–£30,000
Science & society

Forensic scientist

Analyses evidence from crime scenes in labs, often chemistry or biology focused and much more lab work than TV suggests.

Forensic ScienceChemistryBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£22,000–£28,000
Science & society

Forensic toxicologist

Analyses bodily fluids and substances for drugs, alcohol and poisons in criminal, coronial and workplace cases.

Forensic ScienceToxicologyChemistryBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£24,000–£30,000
Healthcare & clinical practice

Genetic counsellor

Helps patients understand inherited conditions and genetic test results, blending biology, psychology and patient support.

GeneticsBiologyBiomedical SciencePsychology
Route in
Relevant degree, then the Genomic Counselling MSc or the NHS Scientist Training Programme.
Starting salary (UK)
£26,000–£32,000
Communication & education

Grant writer / research funding officer

Writes and manages funding applications for research institutions or health charities.

Any science degreeEnglish
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£25,000–£31,000
Consulting & strategy

Health innovation manager

Helps hospitals or health systems adopt new technologies and treatments, bridging research and real-world use.

Any science degreeComputer ScienceBusiness
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£30,000–£38,000
Commercial

Health tech account manager

Manages relationships between health tech companies and the hospitals/clinics using their products.

Any degreeBusinessLife Sciences
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£28,000–£35,000 (plus commission)
Consulting & strategy

Healthcare consultant

Works with hospitals, pharma and government to solve operational and strategic problems in health systems.

Any science degreeEconomicsBiomedical Science
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£32,000–£45,000
Research & laboratory science

Immunologist

Studies the immune system, from vaccine development to autoimmune disease research.

ImmunologyBiomedical ScienceBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£26,000–£32,000
Finance & risk

Investment banking analyst

Advises companies on raising capital and mergers, recruits heavily from science degrees for their analytical rigour.

Any numerate degree, e.g. Economics, Maths, Statistics, Finance
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£50,000–£65,000 (plus bonus)
Research & laboratory science

Life sciences research scientist

Designs and runs experiments to answer biological questions in universities, institutes or industry.

BiologyBiomedical ScienceBiochemistry
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£26,000–£32,000
Consulting & strategy

Management consultant

Solves strategic and operational problems for organisations across every sector, not just healthcare.

Any degree
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£35,000–£50,000
Research & laboratory science

Marine biologist

Studies ocean life, ecosystems and conservation, often combining fieldwork, research and environmental policy.

Marine BiologyBiologyOceanographyZoology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£24,000–£30,000
Commercial

Medical device sales specialist

Combines technical product knowledge with client-facing sales, less saturated than pharma sales.

Any science degree
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£28,000–£35,000 (plus commission)
Research & laboratory science

Microbiologist

Investigates bacteria, viruses and fungi in labs, hospitals, public health and food safety.

MicrobiologyBiomedical ScienceBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£26,000–£32,000
Research & laboratory science

Neuroscientist

Researches the brain and nervous system, spanning academia, pharmaceuticals and medical technology.

NeuroscienceBiologyPsychology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£26,000–£32,000
Public & global health

One Health specialist

An emerging field looking at the links between human, animal and environmental health.

Veterinary MedicinePublic HealthBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£28,000–£35,000
Science & society

Patent attorney

Helps inventors protect new technology and drugs through intellectual property law, a well-paid blend of science and law.

Any science degree
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£30,000–£40,000 (trainee)
Healthcare & clinical practice

Physician associate

Works alongside doctors to diagnose, manage and treat patients, a rapidly growing clinical role that does not require medical school.

Biomedical ScienceBiologyPhysiologyAdult Nursing
Route in
A bioscience or health degree, then the 2-year Physician Associate Studies MSc/PGDip.
Starting salary (UK)
£34,000–£41,000
Operations, quality & compliance

Process and operations analyst

Uses data and process mapping to improve how organisations, including hospitals, run day to day.

Any numerate degree, e.g. Economics, Maths, Statistics, Finance
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£26,000–£32,000
Commercial

Product manager (general tech)

Leads development of a product from concept to launch, valued for structured problem-solving over a specific degree.

Any degree
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£32,000–£42,000
Communication & education

Public engagement officer

Designs events, exhibitions and campaigns that help the public understand and connect with scientific research.

Any science degreeScience Communication
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£22,000–£28,000
Finance & risk

Risk manager

Identifies and manages financial, operational, or regulatory risk for an organisation, a broad, structured path that welcomes analytical science graduates.

Any numerate degree, e.g. Economics, Maths, Statistics, Finance
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£30,000–£38,000
Communication & education

Science communicator / health journalist

Translates complex health research for the public, through outlets, charities, or government bodies.

Any science degreeScience CommunicationJournalism
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£22,000–£28,000
Communication & education

Science journalist / editor

Reports, edits or commissions science stories for newspapers, magazines, broadcasters, websites and publishers.

Any science degreeJournalismScience Communication
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£22,000–£28,000
Communication & education

Science teacher / lecturer

Inspires the next generation of scientists in schools, colleges or universities, a route that keeps you close to the subject.

Any science degreeEducation
Route in
Science degree plus a PGCE or salaried teacher training route; lecturing usually needs a PhD.
Starting salary (UK)
£28,000–£34,000
Allied health professions

Sports scientist / exercise physiologist

Uses physiology and biomechanics to improve athletic performance, rehabilitation or clinical exercise prescription.

Sport and Exercise SciencePhysiologyBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£24,000–£30,000
Science & society

Sustainability consultant

Advises organisations on reducing environmental impact, a growing area for science grads who care about climate.

Environmental ScienceChemistryBiology
Route in
Degree routes listed above; entry paths vary by employer.
Starting salary (UK)
£25,000–£32,000
Pharma & life sciences

Translational scientist

Works on moving lab research toward real clinical application, between pure research and product development.

Biomedical ScienceBiochemistryBiologyPharmacology
Route in
Science degree, then research experience or a PhD.
Starting salary (UK)
£30,000–£38,000