Have you ever asked yourself: ‘Why am I doing science?’

Perhaps you don’t want to continue with the sciences after you’re 16 so why bother?

Well, here’s a little secret.

Science skills are for life not just for school.

The skills you learn in your humble science lesson, like teamwork, communicating, solving problems, handling equipment safely and making predictions are not just for science, or to make your teacher happy.

The workplace is full of all sorts of transferable skills i.e. ones that can be transferred to any job. Science is the subject that allows you to develop these skills because of the huge range of topics, practicals and investigations.

The following case studies are not scientists. But they use sciencey skills in their work. Click on each one to find out more.

Iyvonne Khoo, laser sculpture artist Charlotte Hurdle, trainee actuary Preethi Nair, novelist Ben O’Donoghue, chef Loyd Price, animator

Those of you with a really keen eye will notice that not one of them uses just one skill, and neither do scientists. And packed with transferable skills you’ll be valuable in any job all over the world!

Of course if you love science and you’re planning on studying it at university, the science lesson is your first rung on the scientific career ladder. You’re well on your way!

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