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Jobs Using Physical Science
by Ron Kurtus (revised 22 April 2007)
After you graduate from school, you can get a job where you are actually working in Physical Science or one where you apply disciplines you learned from the subject.
Jobs working in science require that you major in that area in college, and often that you have obtained an advanced degree in the field. Taking a few science courses can still help you get a good job. One reason is that there are fewer students studying the sciences than there were years ago, while the need for good engineers, scientists and technicians is growing. You can also use the skills you learn to apply to other, non-scientific jobs.
Questions you may have include:
- What are jobs related to Physical Science?
- How can skills in science relate to other jobs?
- Why is the demand for this knowledge so great?
This lesson will answer those questions. There is a mini-quiz near the end of the lesson.
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Jobs related to Physical Science
After learning about Physical Science, you can go on to study Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Computer Science. Other related areas that use science knowledge are Medicine and Science Education. Jobs in these professions are in great demand and are well paying.
There are numerous technical jobs that require the knowledge of Physical Science, as well as expertise in other scientific areas. Some of these jobs are:
- Scientist
- Chemist
- Engineer
- College professor in the sciences
- Science teacher
- Astronaut
- Physician
- Nurse
- Technician
All of these jobs require a college education, with majors in science, as well as courses in mathematics.
While some people complain that their jobs are boring, people who are working in these fields find the work challenging, satisfying and well-paying.
Non-scientific jobs
Studying science not only teaches you facts about the world around you, but it also teaches you how to think logically. That skill is very valuable in many jobs in science, as well as in business, law and medicine. Even a salesperson must know how to think logically and to figure out problems.
Being able to understand Physical Science gives you an advantage over someone who has not taken the course. It shows you are intelligent and able to solve difficult problems. But of course, you also need to have skill in the type of job you wish to pursue.
Even people working in physical labor jobs, such as carpentry, need a scientific background to be able to do their jobs effectively.
Demand for science knowledge
For some reason, students aren't studying science subjects in school like they used to. In fact, even the study of computer science has been dropping recently in the United States. That is not true in other countries, especially India and China, where students see the value of scientific knowledge in improving the economy of their countries.
Because of the lack of trained scientists and engineers, their is a big demand for people in those fields. This includes a demand for a technician with only two years of college to that of a research scientist with a PhD degree. Even someone who wants to get into the space program to become an astronaut usually needs a college and advanced degree in the sciences.
Summary
Science-related jobs are in demand. They are satisfying and well paying. Studying science not only teaches facts, but you also can learn techniques that will help you in many jobs. Since many students are not studying science anymore, there is a big demand for those with scientific knowledge.
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Resources
The following resources provide information on this subject:
Websites
TryEngineering - Information on engineering and engineering careers
TryScience - Information on science for young people
Books
Top-rated
books on Physical Science
Mini-quiz to check your understanding
1. Why would a doctor need to know physical science?
2. Why should a carpenter need science?
3. Why are many American students not taking science courses?
If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Physical Science. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.
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