Can I work in environment without a degree?

Marketa asks:

I am currently studying an environmental course with the Open University. It is only a one year course with certificate. I would like to ask if there is any possibility for me to start working in the subject of environment. Because I do not have a degree, I do not expect any research or [...]

Career change into science and the environment?

Elaine asked:

I’ve worked in admin for 26 years, I’d really like to change careers and am interested in science and the environment.  I’m going to be made redundant in September.  What can I do between now and then to put myself on a path to a new career?

I’ve completed the Certificate in [...]

Amy Trunkfield

After obtaining an MChem in Chemistry at the University of Nottingham, Amy went on to complete a PhD in Biological Chemistry in 2007 at the University of Warwick. Directly after finishing her PhD, Amy joined the E.ON Engineering graduate scheme which she completed in March 2009. Amy now works as a technical consultant within E.ON [...]

Anna Croft

Anna completed her BSc at the University of Adelaide in 1993 in organic chemistry and biochemistry and Honours in organic chemistry in 1994.  She then completed her PhD in Organic chemistry in 1998 at the Australian National University and then spent a year as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Newcastle upon [...]

Emma Hines

Emma has a BSc Hons in Environmental Earth Science and an MSc in Environmental Diagnostics from Cranfield University. Emma currently works for Lafarge, who are world leaders in building materials (www.lafarge.com) The group controls a unique portfolio of businesses; Cement, Aggregates, Concrete and Gypsum. Lafarge designs and produces building materials to meet the requirements of [...]

Donna Palmer

Donna Palmer

After gaining a MChem in Chemistry at the University of Leicester, Donna went on to complete a PhD in Green and Sustainable Chemistry in 2006. After completing her PhD, within 3 years, Donna joined the UK Health and Environmental Research Institute, part of Pera Innovation Network (www.pera.com ). Pera is a world leading [...]

Catherine Muller

Catherine Muller

After gaining a BSc in Environmental Science and an MSc in Applied Meteorology and Climatology at the University of Birmingham, Catherine Muller went on to complete a PhD in Atmospheric Science in 2008. She then moved to the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Leicester where she began work as [...]

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