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Physical scientists > Astronomer
Science and research
Astronomers study the origin and make-up of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
You'll need a degree and postgraduate qualification to work as an astronomer. Your degree will usually need to be a first or upper second-class. Relevant subjects include:
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Your day to day duties will depend on your area of expertise. In observational astronomy, you could:
With experience, you could move into related careers like aerospace or satellite research and development. You could also use your skills in systems analysis, software engineering, teaching, scientific journalism or finance.
Chemists study chemicals and materials and how they behave under different conditions.
Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, from viruses and bacteria to people.
Data analyst-statisticians collect numerical information to identify trends, create models and present results.
Biotechnologists use plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.
Astronauts fly spacecraft and do experiments in space.
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
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