ENGINEERING SCIENCE
ENGINEERING SCIENCE & THE WORLD OF WORK
Employment prospects include:
If you choose Engineering Science you will get to learn and develop key skills for
living and working including problem solving, team working, communication, key
hands-on practical skills, thinking skills and organisational skills. You will also get the
opportunity to develop your literacy and numeracy skills in a different context in
Engineering. All of these are key skills employers are looking for.
Is it for me? Engineering Science is the study of the far-reaching
impact of engineering on our society. You will enjoy
this subject if:
You like to design and build things,
You want to use your practical skills to fix problems
and issues
You enjoy operating and controlling a variety of
different mechanical systems
Engineering Science works well in conjunction with
other sciences especially Physics and Chemistry as well
as Biology.
What will I learn? Skills you will develop include;
Key practical skills
Organisational skills
Deductive and problem-solving skills,
Team working skills
The ability to apply scientific knowledge to
understand and to look at solutions to modern day
issues and problems.
What can I do with it? A qualification in Engineering can lead you into a
variety of different careers and modern
apprenticeships in:
Civil and mechanical engineering
Electrician, Construction, Automotive Industry
Army, Navy
Biomedical Engineering, Lab Technician, Radiology
Space Exploration
Education such as a Physics teacher or Lecturer
Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics or Bio-
mechanics at university.
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