What Life Sciences lets you study
The fields of study this subject opens at universities and colleges.
- Health sciences and medicine
- Nursing
- Biological and biomedical sciences
- Environmental and agricultural sciences
- Psychology and social work
- Veterinary science
Do you need maths?
Many health degrees need pure Mathematics and Physical Sciences too, not just Life Sciences. Nursing and some routes are more flexible.
Careers you can do with Life Sciences
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DoctorTreats sick and injured people.NurseCares for patients in hospitals and clinics.ParamedicGives emergency care and saves lives.PsychologistHelps people with their mental health.Social workerSupports people and families in need.
MicrobiologistStudies germs, viruses and tiny living things.
Medical laboratory technicianTests blood and samples to help diagnose illness.
DieticianHelps people eat well to stay healthy.
VeterinarianTreats sick and injured animals.
PhysiotherapistHelps people move and recover after injury.
PharmacistPrepares medicines and advises on their use.
Environmental scientistStudies and protects nature and the environment.
Biomedical scientistRuns lab tests that help doctors diagnose disease.
More jobs Life Sciences can lead to
BiochemistBiotechnologistBotanistEcologistGeneticistZoologistMarine biologistPhysiologistFood and beverage scientistClinical psychologistCounsellorPsychometristOccupational therapistRadiographerOptometristGenetic counsellorNature conservationistGame rangerZoo keeperQuality analystLife sciences teacher
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