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Scintillating Science

  • Marine Biologist

    Average starting salary
    £30,000 per year
    What's involved
    Dive into oceans just like Sylvia Earle, who has spent her life exploring the deep and advocating for marine conservation.
    Companies to watch
    Marine Conservation Society, Blue Marine Foundation, DEFA IOM
    Handy subjects
    Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Geography

  • Astronomer

    Average starting salary
    £35,000 per year
    What's involved
    Be inspired by Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who discovered pulsars, and study the stars to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
    Companies to watch
    UK Space Agency, European Space Agency, Royal Observatory Edinburgh
    Handy subjects
    Physics, Maths, Chemistry or Computer Science

  • Environmental Scientist

    Average starting salary
    £31,000 per year
    What's involved
    Walk in Greta Thunberg’s footsteps! Raise awareness about climate change and fight for a greener future.
    Companies to watch
    Natural England, Environment Agency, Friends of the Earth, DEFA IOM
    Handy subjects
    Biology, Chemistry, Geography

  • Forensic Scientist

    Average starting salary
    £35,000 per year
    What's involved
    Channel your own inner Patricia Cornwell, a famous forensic crime novelist, and solve real-life mysteries through studying evidence.
    Companies to watch
    Forensic Science Service, LCG Forensics, Metropolitan Police
    Handy subjects
    Chemistry, Physics or Maths, Biology

Tantalising Tech!

  • Video Game Designer

    Average starting salary
    £43,000 per year
    What's involved
    Get inspired by women like Siobhan Reddy, director at Media Molecule, and create video games that captivate players worldwide.
    Companies to watch
    Rockstar Games, Jagex, Electronic Arts UK, Derivco IOM
    Handy subjects
    Computer Science/ IT, Maths, Physics, Art

  • Cyber Security Analyst

    Average starting salary
    £45,000 per year
    What's involved
    Like Dr Jessica Barker, a world cyber security leader, you too can protect digital realms from dastardly threats and hackers!
    Companies to watch
    BT, GCHQ, Avast, Manx Telecom and OCSIA IOM
    Handy subjects
    Computer Science, Maths, Physics

  • Virtual Reality Developer

    Average starting salary
    £40,000 per year
    What's involved
    Drawing inspiration from Nonny de la Pena, a pioneer in immersive journalism, you can also create impactful, virtual worlds.
    Companies to watch
    Improbable, Rewind, nDreams
    Handy subjects
    Computer Science, Maths, Physics/Design Technology

  • Data Scientist

    Average starting salary
    £55,000 per year
    What's involved
    Aspire to be the next Dr Hannah Fry, who combines her passion for maths and data to uncover patterns in the world around us.
    Companies to watch
    DeepMind, Ocado Technology, Deliveroo
    Handy subjects
    Maths, Computer Science, Physics or Economics

Enticing Engineering

  • Robotics Engineer

    Average starting salary
    £39,000 per year
    What's involved
    Learn from women like Ayanna Howard, who strives to make a difference with her educational and therapeutic robotic designs.
    Companies to watch
    Dyson, McLaren Applied Technologies, Tharsus
    Handy subjects
    Physics, Maths, Computer Science or Design Technology

  • Civil Engineer

    Average starting salary
    £43,000 per year
    What's involved
    Follow Dame Ann Dowling’s lead, who’s busy shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow with her mechanical engineering prowess.
    Companies to watch
    Balfour Beatty, Costain, Arup
    Handy subjects
    Maths, Physics, Design Technology

  • Renewable Energy Engineer

    Average starting salary
    £42,000 per year
    What's involved
    Inspired by Dr Maria Telkes, known for her solar energy work, help harness nature’s power for a sustainable future.
    Companies to watch
    Ecotricity, ScottishPower, Siemens Gamesa, Manx Utilities
    Handy subjects
    Physics, Maths, Chemistry or Geography

  • Biomedical Engineer

    Average starting salary
    £36,000
    What's involved
    Check out Dr Maria Telkes. Known for her innovative biomedical devices, she’s busy creating tools to revolutionise our healthcare’s future.
    Companies to watch
    Smith+Nephew, Renishaw, Stryker
    Handy subjects
    Biology, Physics, Maths, Chemistry

Mesmerising maths!

  • Cryptographer

    Average starting salary
    £59,500
    What's involved
    Like Joan Clarke, a famous cryptanalyst who worked alongside Alan Turing during WWII, you too can learn to code crack the future!
    Companies to watch
    GCHQ, HSBC, BAE, Systems Applied Intelligence, IOM Bank and Zurich
    Handy subjects
    Maths, Computer Science, Physics

  • Quantitative Analyst

    Average starting salary
    £72,000 per year
    What's involved
    With role models like Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the Fields Medal in mathematics, use maths to solve complex financial puzzles.
    Companies to watch
    Barclays, HSBC, Schroders
    Handy subjects
    Maths, Computer Science, Physics or Economics

  • Actuary

    Average starting salary
    £56,000 per year
    What's involved
    Drawing your inspiration from the likes of Ingrid Daubechies, who made waves in mathematical physics, predict future trends and risks.
    Companies to watch
    Aviva, Prudential, Aon, Hansard IOM
    Handy subjects
    Maths, Economics or Business Studies

  • Operational Research Analyst

    Average starting salary
    £37,500 per year
    What's involved
    Like Love Tech’s own personal favourite! Ada Lovelace, who’s often regarded the world’s very first computer programmer, optimise businesses using your maths and analytics prowess!
    Companies to watch
    British Airways, NHS, Capita
    Handy subjects
    Maths, Computer Science or Business Studies, Economics