Why become a scientist?
Are you interested in the world around you? Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? Then a career in science might be right for you.
Science is everywhere
Science affects almost every aspect of our lives, from the food we eat to the technology we use and the natural world that surrounds us.
With a career in science, you can explore the world, make fascinating discoveries and help improve the lives of others.
Scientific progress is crucial to our future
Our world is continually changing and evolving. Some changes make our lives easier. But others make our lives more difficult.
Science can help find new solutions for almost everything humans do, from energy and food production to waste disposal and clean water supply.
With a science degree you could:
- Design green energy sources
- Develop new modes of communication
- Help people live more sustainably
- Produce safe, eco-friendly and healthy products
- Work with farmers to improve crop production
- Work to protect the environment and the diversity of living things
- Combat the effects of climate change
- Find alternative methods for supplying clean water
- Discover new medicines and vaccines for treating diseases
And so much more...
Science is not all white coats and lab work
Being a scientist doesn't necessarily mean working in a lab for the rest of your life. If research is not for you, there are many other science-related career paths that you can try.
For example, you could:
- Write about science as a science journalist or broadcaster
- Protect scientific innovations as a patent agent
- Work with governments to create public policy
- Market or sell scientific services for labs and science organisations
- Use science to develop products and applications for industry
Want to know more?
Check out our study options or visit your Student Hubs to find more about the science subjects you can study at the University of Auckland.