STEM Careers
Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) might be separate on the school curriculum but they all link together in so many ways.
This page is here to give an idea of the STEM careers available and, as it progresses will be giving specific information which will help you if you are interested in pursuing any of these pathways.
It should be noted that many of these careers are linked strongly to more than one STEM subject which is obviously why we look at all of them when considering STEM careers. Engineers and Scientists need Maths to do their job, just as scientists need Engineers to bring their theories into reality...
Engineering Careers
- Aerospace Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Communications Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
See also Careers in the Engineering Sectors
Design Careers
- Fashion Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Architecture (Building Design)
- Software Design
- Automotive Design
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
Science Careers
- Medicine
- Physics
- Astronomers
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Biophysicist
- Engineering (See above)
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
- Photonics Engineers
- Physicists
- Chemistry
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- Biochemical Engineer
- Biochemist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Equipment Operator
- Chemical Plant and System Operator
- Chemical Technician
- Chemist
- Forensic Pathology
- Pharmacist
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Biology
- Agricultural Technician
- Animal Breeder
- Biofuels Production
- Biological Technician
- Biologist
- Biostatistician
- Dietetic Technician
- Dietitian and Nutritionist
- Environmental Inspector
- Environmental Restoration Planner
- Fish and Game Warden
- Food Science Technician
- Food Scientist and Technologist
- Forest and Conservation Technician
- Geneticist
- Microbiologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Nursery and Greenhouse Manager
- Psychologists
- Soil and Water Conservationist
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist
Maths Careers
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Auditor
- Mathematical Technician
- Mathematician
- Risk Management Specialist
- Statistician
ICT Careers
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Computer Network Architect
- Computer Network Support Specialist
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Computer User Support Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Security Management Specialist
- Software Developer
- Video Game Designer
@TootHillSTEM
19th Jun 2025: Great morning at the @BigBangUKSTEM fair at the Birmingham NEC. 60 year 8 students got to experience hands-on interactive #STEM exhibits. #TootHillSTEM #STEMeducation https://t.co/bhojZiJP1u- 21st May 2025: Girls from year 9 and 10 are on site in Lowdham to visit the Jackson Civils food defence site. Brilliant dam making skills from the girls as well as seeing the actual project. Lots of good for thought regarding #STEM careers. Thanks for having us! #STEMeducation #girlsinstem https://t.co/6nwg4UzhXh
- 21st May 2025: Girls from year 9 and 10 are on site in Lowdham to visit the Jackson Civils food defence site. Brilliant dam making skills from the girls as well as seeing the actual project. Lots of good for thought regarding #STEM careers. Thanks for having us! #STEMeducation #girlsinstem https://t.co/iU2Tsrf0Pq
- 2nd Apr 2025: A great day at @UniofNottingham for the @DEBP_IETFaraday challenge day #STEM competition. Great job from our team of 6 #STEMclub members, designing a new product to help people with disabilities dispense medication. Well done and thanks to all involved. #TootHillSTEM https://t.co/CgfNCnzRce
- 25th Mar 2025: The #STEM Superstore year 9 challenge is going brilliantly. The @UniofNottingham Science outreach team are in running a wide variety of STEM challenges. Great engagement from students and good to get them thinking about STEM pathways in future. #TootHillSTEM #STEMeducation https://t.co/ZfjSELZLvu
STEM Pathways News
- Big Bang Fair Year 8 Trip
60 Students visited the UK's largest STEM exhibition on Thursday 19th June (19/06/2025) - Year 9 "STEM Superstore" workshops with University of Nottingham a success.
We were delighted to welcome the University of Nottingham Science outreach team back for a STEM day. (25/03/2025) - STEM Roadshow gives year 7 an eye opening insight into AI and future careers!
The whole of year 7 were lucky enough to be able to see the 2025 STEM Roadshow. (13/03/2025) - National Space Centre - Year 7 STEM Trip a success
125 pupils had a great day on the year's the final Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths event (23/07/2024) - University of Nottingham - STEM Campus Insight Visit
Year 10 students attended a brilliant event of STEM workshops on "Technology for the future" (04/07/2024)