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Actuary
Use maths and statistics to measure and manage financial risk.
Degree: Often useful but not essentialEngineeringPhysics
Aerospace Engineer
Design, build and test aircraft, satellites and spacecraft.
Degree: Often useful but not essentialComputing & TechnologyMathematics
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Build and deploy AI models that power real products.
Degree: Usually requiredEarth & Space SciencePhysics
Astronomer
Study stars, planets and galaxies using telescopes, data and theory.
Degree: Usually requiredBiologyEnvironmental Science
Biologist
Study living things, from cells and genes to whole ecosystems.
Degree: Usually requiredBiologyHealthcare
Biomedical Scientist
Analyse patient samples in hospital and private labs so doctors can diagnose and monitor disease.
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