If you tell someone you plan on becoming a scientist they may automatically imagine you in a white lab coat hovering over bubbling test tubes. But science takes on many different forms and only a small percentage of scientists actually work in a laboratory. Most careers in science involve actually being out in the field doing real world testing. This can be a very exciting way to spend your life. Obviously it takes some studying to become qualified in any scientific field but once the university degree is behind you, you can look forward to a life of research, discovery and fascination. Some of the scientific fields that you can study include:
- Anthropology – Study and research the development of humans through origin, culture, behavior and social interactions.
- Archaeology -The study of human lives from the past.
- Astronomy – Research and study space beyond Earth.
- Biochemistry – The study of chemical processes and substances in living things.
- Biology – A life science. Study of all living things. Biologists generally specialize in a particular sub-field for example Marine Biology.
- Botany – Study of plants and trees.
- Ecology – The study of living things in their environment.
- Genetics – The study of genes, hereditary and traits of living things.
- Geology – Study the structure of the earth, rocks minerals and earth history.
- Medicine – You can either become a doctor or a medical researcher after studying Medicine.
- Meteorology – The study of the weather and atmosphere.
- Oceanography – They study of the ocean.
- Palaeontology – Fossil study and prehistoric life science.
- Physics – the study of energy, matter and force.
- Volcanology – The study of volcanoes.
- Zoology – The study of animals.
The above is just a small selection of the scientific disciplines you can choose from. All have their own challenges and the great thing about science is that you are always contributing to enhancing our knowledge of certain aspects of life and the earth. All science students complete a study as part of their degree, often for their thesis. You can also choose to go on and do a Masters degree in your field of choice.
Science is one of the most challenging fields to study and work in however is also considered one of the most interesting. If you have an interest in any type of science then consider a career in this field. There are many private, public and government jobs available in science.
