Sciences

Over 60% of all new jobs created are to be found in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Studying STEM subjects leads directly to a variety of rewarding career opportunities. With STEM skills, you can make a big contribution to many of the big challenges facing society today. Many of the jobs of the future will involve technology as the way that people work will continue to change.

Related subjects

  • Science

  • Mathematics

  • Technology

Related skills

  • Analytical

  • Numerical

  • Problem solving

Related jobs

  • Biochemist

  • Chemical Engineer

  • Laboratory Technican

Labour Market Information- Sciences

  • In the UK, there are currently 2,827,058 working in STEM related industries. This is expected to rise to 2,994,943 by 2027, meaning that there are likely to be vacancies within this area in the future.

  • Between 2019 to 2027 the number of jobs in STEM is likely to increase by 5.94%.

  • Pay varies dependent on the industry that you are interested in pursuing. For example, a laboratory technician earns on average £26,071, a biochemist earns on average £43,800 and pharmacist on average £44,485.

  • The average working week within the sciences can also vary, from 38 hours for natural scientists to 46 hours for building technicians.

  • Women now make up 43% of the total scientific workforce in the UK, and there is a considerable amount of work in place to increase this further.

  • In Redbridge, 7.7% work in scientific and technical industries, compared to 8.8% nationally.