What Physical Sciences lets you study
The fields of study this subject opens at universities and colleges.
- Engineering
- Health sciences and medicine
- Chemistry and chemical sciences
- Physics and materials science
- Geology and earth sciences
- Pharmacy
Do you need maths?
Physical Sciences almost always needs pure Mathematics alongside it. Together they open engineering, health and science degrees.
Careers you can do with Physical Sciences
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EngineerDesigns and builds machines, roads, power and more.DoctorTreats sick and injured people.ElectricianInstalls and fixes electrical wiring and systems.PlumberInstalls and fixes water and drainage systems.
ChemistStudies what things are made of and how they react.
PharmacistPrepares medicines and advises on their use.
PhysicistStudies energy, matter and how the universe works.
Metallurgist or materials scientistWorks with metals and new materials for industry.
Forensic scientistUses science to help solve crimes.
GeologistStudies rocks, minerals and the earth.
Chemical engineerDesigns the processes that make fuels, food and materials.
RadiographerTakes X-rays and scans to help diagnose illness.
Science teacherTeaches Physical Sciences at school.
More jobs Physical Sciences can lead to
Analytical chemistEnvironmental chemistLaboratory analystQuality control chemistWater treatment chemistResearch and development scientistAstronomerBiochemistCivil engineering technicianElectrical engineering technicianElectronic engineering technicianMechanical engineering technicianIndustrial engineering technicianMining engineerAeronautical engineerMine surveyorTelecommunications technicianEnergy engineerMechanical designerOptometristDentist
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