Biologists
18AI USED FOR18%moving to63%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES →
Biologists
Biologists study living things - from tiny cells to whole ecosystems - to understand how life works and find ways to solve problems in medicine, farming and the environment.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Soil ScientistIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior scientists in collecting soil samples and conducting basic analyses. You will gain hands-on experience in the field and laboratory, learning the fundamentals of soil science.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Soil ScientistAt this stage, you will take on more responsibility, leading projects and collaborating with farmers and stakeholders. You will analyse complex data sets and develop recommendations for soil management.£40,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Soil Scientist/Head of Soil ResearchIn a senior role, you will oversee research projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to policy development regarding soil conservation. Your expertise will shape sustainable practices at a national level.£70,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Human Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,500 median
🎓Biochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
🎓Biomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
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Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Biological Sciences with Spanish for ScienceImperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine · DegreeHuman Sciences and EvolutionUniversity College London · DegreeBiochemistryThe University of Leeds · DegreeBiochemistry and PharmacologyUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeHuman BiologyQueen's University of Belfast · DegreeBiomedical Sciences with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · Degree