There are three main science areas including chemistry, biology, and physics. Many careers opportunities exist within these sciences. Your career prospects depend on the level of education that you have achieved. Take chemistry for instance; you will not get very far in a chemistry career if your education comprises of just an ordinary degree (without honours). Maybe you could assist in laboratory work but you would nearly always be under supervision.
If you wish to advance your career and earning potential a 4-year university degree (B.A., B.Sc.) will allow you to do this. When you have acquired a Bachelors degree, you will be able to carry out work and research without supervision. If you wish to teach science at school level you would require a Bachelor’s degree in your related science. To increase your career options, and earning potential obtaining, a master's degree is advised.
Try these sites for some helpful advice;
University advice / European Science Foundation / Science Jobs and Careers
If you wish to undertake your own scientific research, you will require a terminal degree in the sciences. A Ph.D. would be preferable. The start of a Ph.D. can be a bit of an educational shock, compared to a masters or bachelors degree, where your study plan is clearly mapped out for you. A Ph.D. is very different in it's structure. Holding a Ph.D. tells employers that you are able to organise your own workload, use your own initiative and are effectively able to manage complex projects.
A popular misconception about science and science jobs is that you have to be a genius to become a scientist and that's simply not true. Scientists are just normal people that are interested in the world around them and most are no more brilliant, or no less brilliant, than people from other professions, such as lawyers, nurses, project managers etc. Another myth is that science is boring. Speak to a marine biologist that gets to explore the depths of the oceans and ask him if his job is boring!
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If you wish to advance your career and earning potential a 4-year university degree (B.A., B.Sc.) will allow you to do this. When you have acquired a Bachelors degree, you will be able to carry out work and research without supervision. If you wish to teach science at school level you would require a Bachelor’s degree in your related science. To increase your career options, and earning potential obtaining, a master's degree is advised.
Try these sites for some helpful advice;
University advice / European Science Foundation / Science Jobs and Careers
If you wish to undertake your own scientific research, you will require a terminal degree in the sciences. A Ph.D. would be preferable. The start of a Ph.D. can be a bit of an educational shock, compared to a masters or bachelors degree, where your study plan is clearly mapped out for you. A Ph.D. is very different in it's structure. Holding a Ph.D. tells employers that you are able to organise your own workload, use your own initiative and are effectively able to manage complex projects.
A popular misconception about science and science jobs is that you have to be a genius to become a scientist and that's simply not true. Scientists are just normal people that are interested in the world around them and most are no more brilliant, or no less brilliant, than people from other professions, such as lawyers, nurses, project managers etc. Another myth is that science is boring. Speak to a marine biologist that gets to explore the depths of the oceans and ask him if his job is boring!
Interested in science? Check out these great sites:
Gadget Reviews - This is a great site for finding fun and unique gadets.
Science Fiction Gadets
Kids Science Experiments - Learn a range of science experiments to teach your children.