The STEM sector has been riding a seemingly endless wave of growth. As humankind continues to reach for the stars, the work undertaken in tech, research and design is expanding exponentially. This has led to the creation of new job types and also to immense skills gaps across the sector. Employer demand for STEM qualifications and skills is high and will continue to increase in the future.
STEM is more than just a group of subjects it more closely reflects a skills set. It uses logic to creatively solve problems.
With STEM skills, you can make a big contribution to many of the big challenges facing society today. From designing visual for a new film, to working as a physiotherapist in a hospital, to inventing a new hi-tech health scanner, to manufacturing a new mobile phone, to writing the code for a new software programme or putting new satellites into space, there are thousands of exciting and well-paid opportunities.
There are different routes into STEM careers at different educational levels, from level 5 and 6, through apprenticeships or from relevant degrees and master programmes.
STEM crosses all career sectors and nearly every job in the future will require STEM/STEAM skills. In this page we are bringing together information on some of the more obvious STEM sectors.
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Physical and Mathematical Sciences is a broad sector, with many potential career paths for those with qualifications and suitable skillsets, including medical work, engineering, teaching, finance and technology.
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Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, known as microorganisms or microbes, that are usually invisible to the naked eye, including...
Genetics and Genomics is an exciting area of science involving the study and use of DNA based data in the life...
The Architectural Technologist is a highly skilled technical professional within the construction industry. As a student of Architectural...
Electronic Engineering at Maynooth has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and...
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Pharmaceutical Science combines a broad range of biology and chemistry disciplines that are critical to the discovery and development of new drugs...
Architecture is a rewarding field of work and study that calls for both creative and technical skill in the design of buildings and...
Computing is the study of how computers and computer systems work and how they are constructed and programmed. As computing increasingly impacts...
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Sells trade goods in bulk to the construction industry, and retail goods to the general public.
Works with a tailor, retail alterations, or in a clothing factory sewing & pre-cutting material together to create garments of all kinds.
Designs, installs, maintains and supports computer network systems that allow employees and organisations to communicate with each other, share files and resources and provide services.
Environmental consultants advise on such areas as pollution, contaminated land and environmental policy.
Works with steel bars and stirrups required in the preparation of the steel cages used for reinforced concrete.
Investigates computer-based crime and gathers evidence to help build a case against suspected individuals or criminal networks.
Monitors the environmental impact of the products and processes of an organisation. May also be directly involved in running an environmental management system.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) professionals are experts in different areas of BIM and the built environment.
Operates, sets-up or repairs a variety of machine tools used in the production of precision parts and instruments.
Performs engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
Biochemical engineering is a branch of chemical engineering which applies technological advancements to biological materials.
Installs and maintains mechanical piping systems, such as cooling or industrial systems. This may involve assembling, fabricating, and repairing systems.