Science Career Guide
Careers in Science have many options. Dive into research, teaching, business, tech, society? We selected some jobs and majors to get you started. And we added simple checks to see how much you fit with careers in science, and what you can do right now to get ready.
Explore jobs
Please find a selection of jobs in Science. Find many more by clicking on them. By clicking these jobs you get access to an excellent selection of online career info: Pay & Outlook, Blogs & Interviews, Podcasts & Youtubes, Typical education, School finders & Rankings, and much more.
MEDICAL
NATURE
BUSINESS & FINANCE
SOCIAL & SOCIETY
TECH
Explore majors and studies
Please find a selection of majors in Science. Find many more by clicking them. By clicking these majors you get access to an excellent selection of online info to bring the majors alive: Blogs & Interviews, Podcasts & Youtubes, School finders & Rankings, and much more. We also added relevant courses (online and classroom) to get a taste of an area of interest, or prepare your studies.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Robotics & Automation Engineering
NATURE
MEDICAL
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SOCIAL & SOCIETY
Do I fit?
With reference to our Swipe Quiz, Science people are typically Investigative, Organized and Practical. This mix will vary per role. Often science people have Artistic characteristics also. Check how well you match the three most common competencies, or take our SWIPE QUIZ to get a more accurate picture.
Investigative. “You enjoy going into the deep on things. You are thorough. You ask critical questions and think logically and systematically in finding solutions. In your eyes all problems must primarily be solved in an analytical and reasoned way. You avoid ‘just doing’ something. You like being consulted for your knowledge and analytical skills. You enjoy to study things. Intellectual development or scientific inquiry are issues that could be of great importance to you.“
Organized. “You love structure and clarity. This provides you an overview of work, and the organizational side of life. You prefer to work according to the rules, stick to some principles, and expect others to do the same. Others may call you meticulous, tidy, tenacious, efficient and structured. You find it important to know where you stand. You don’t leave things to chance. For you to create a checklist is a good thing, and planning is quite natural and desirable for you. You attach great importance to an organized environment.“
Practical: “You are a hands-on type of individual. The things you deal with must be tangible, practical and visible. What you do should be pragmatic and have practical use. You don’t enjoy being inside, or stuck at a desk all the time. You may like physical work, craftsmanship or to operate technology devices. You enjoy a variety of activities and/or tasks. If you can, you enjoy being on the road, and travelling. You have a bias for action. You also have a particular preference for matters connected with nature and the environment.”
Actions you can take now to get ready
If you consider to pursue a career in science, it’s important to take courses or electives early on. Find a selection of relevant courses below.
When your school offers them, great; otherwise look for alternatives. FindMino suggests online or classroom courses. Find them by browsing the respective job or major on FindMino.com
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Chemistry, Research Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Naval Science, Meteorology, Geology, Earth Science, Oceanography, Geospatial Science, Integrated Science
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Keyboarding, Computer Information Systems, and Web Technologies,
Programming, Web Development, Game Development, Robotics, IoT, Computer Science, Technology Foundations
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Humanities, Marriage and Family Dynamics, Psychology, U.S. History, African History, World History, Philosophy, Human Geography, Anthropology, Theology, Religion, International Relations, The World of Ideas, Politicology, Law