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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Applied Mathematics is the application of mathematics to the modelling and solving of practical, real-world problems. The emphasis throughout this...
Biotechnology is a dynamic field that combines biology, chemistry, genetics, and engineering to drive innovation and address global challenges. It...
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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...
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Researches the interactions between the various systems of a cell, including the interactions between DNA, RNA and protein biosynthesis.
Prepares, paints and decorates walls, windows and doors in all kinds of buildings.
Operates machinery through the various stages of water treatment, and performs chemical tests on sewage or industrial waste water to ensure compliance with regulations.
Packs, wraps and seals products into containers in a factory or warehouse.
Comes up with ideas for new games, and makes design choices during their development to improve the player's overall experience.
Develop economical industrial processes that make the huge range of products on which modern society depends, e.g: food and drink; fuel; artificial fibres; pharmaceuticals; chemicals; electronics, plastics; and clean water.
Monitor, maintain and administer computer databases, ensuring that they are secure, the data can be retrieved, the database is user friendly and the data is consistent.
Installs and maintains telecommunication lines, networks and equipment.
Installs, services, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and connects to power in all type of buildings from domestic to industrial.
Designs and creates web pages and internet sites for businesses and private individuals.
Works under supervision of a lead scientist, and specialises in routine practical tasks essential to research and development in areas such as genetics, microbiology and chemistry.
Develops devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by combining their knowledge of biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices.