• Question: Hi any tips on becoming a physicist

    Asked by anon-207492 to William, Silvia, Scott, Oliver, Natalie, Michelle, Lowri on 12 Mar 2019.
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      Oliver Andrews answered on 12 Mar 2019:

      Maths and Physics at school would be essential – and then you can study for a degree! There are lots of different specialisms in physics, for example geophysicists who look at earthquakes, volcanoes and processes deep in the Earth! Good luck!

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      Lowri Evans answered on 13 Mar 2019:

      Work hard in school! Focus in particular on science, maths and English. Then find a physics degree to pursue at university. Sorry I can’t give any more details, as I’m a biologist!

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      Natalie Lamb answered on 13 Mar 2019:

      So I’m a biologist (microbiologist) but I’ll still do my best to answer.

      -Study hard in school to pass your exams but if you find school difficult this won’t limit you. There are science apprentiships you can do to start working in a lab
      -Volunteer. I did work experience with a physiotherapists and in a food testing lab when I was in year 9 and 10. I only did it for 2 days for one and 3 days for the other.
      -Talk to other scientists. Twitter is one option or there are scientist profiles on Instagram too.

      I did GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science, Double Science, ICT, Applied ICT, History, Geography, French, Music. A levels in English Language, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, General Studies. BSc in Biology. MSc (by research) in Microbiology. And now I’m doing my PhD in Civil Engineering and Microbiology.

      This link might help you out more- https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/research-scientist-physical-sciences
      And this link tells you more about what you can do as a job after getting a degree in physics- https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/physics

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      Scott Graham answered on 15 Mar 2019:

      im afraid i wont be much help here as im a microbiologist, however i do believe that studying maths and physics is essential. getting good grades at school in these will help you get into university to study a physics related course. Depending on what type of physicist you want to be id see if you could find somewhere near by and ask them if you can volunteer and get some work experience. Not only will it look good on you CV and uni application but it will give you an insight into the job you want to do in real life. hope this helps

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