Do you enjoy Math and Science subjects at school?
- Have you considered pursuing a career in these areas?
- You may like to explore careers in Mathematics, Sciences (earth, computer, life, astrophysics and physical) and engineering.
Mathematics
If you are a logical and analytical person who enjoys solving problems with numbers, you may like to explore a career in Math and Statistics. Go to the following websites to find out more:
Engineering
If you are practical, like to know how things work and enjoy analyzing and solving problems, you should explore careers in Engineering. Check out the following sites:
- www.engineersaustralia.org.au/
- www.engineering.uq.edu.au/careers-in-engineering
- www.swinburne.edu.au/feis/
Science
There are several broad disciplines in Science.
- Physical science is for people who like to ask questions about why things are the way they are in the world around us. School subjects include Chemistry and Physics.
- Computer science is for people who like to understand how computers work and to learn how develop new programs and systems.
- Life sciences is for people who like to ask questions and think about living things and covers areas such as Medicine, biology and ecology.
- Astrophysics is for people who are fascinated with the universe, stars and space exploration.
- Earth science is for people who are interested in soil, rocks, weather and the natural environment.
For more information about science careers, browse through the following links:
- www.science.uts.edu.au/careers/index.html
- http://science.uniserve.edu.au/faces/gallery.html
- www.bsc.unimelb.edu.au/pathways/careers
- www.careersinscience.gov.au/
