EASYUNI Ultimate University Guide 2013 Issue 2 | Page 31

CO U R S E S & C A REERS

Scientific research and development offers favourable
career prospects in most nations. The field as a whole is
expected to increase by a higher percentage over time.
The main drivers of growth are biotechnology and lifesciences research. Advances in information technology
may also support a robust job market for computer
scientists. High-growth scientist careers include:
Environmental scientists
Biochemists and biophysicists
Medical scientists (rank as the sixth fastestgrowing occupation)
Your earning power generally will increase with
education. Scientists play a critical role in shaping
how we see the world and how we live. As a
scientist, you can play a part in increasing scientific
knowledge, developing innovative products or shaping
environmental and social policy.
When you think of scientists, you might think of
astronauts, lab researchers, oceanographers, biologists,
geologists, or anthropologists. But many other people
in your community work with science every day:
your dentist, pharmacist, veterinarian, zookeeper,
optometrist, park ranger, and physical therapist or
nurse, among others. People with science backgrounds
also work as statisticians, teachers,