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well paying careers w/ biology + chem alevels?

apart from medicine and pharmacology, is there anything else out there? i’ve had my eyes set on medicine yet i’m recently feeling some uneasiness regarding the current conditions of the NHS and whether or not I really want that for me despite my ambitions and passion.

i feel so lost with career decisions and i feel as though i’ve really limited myself by not taking a maths a-level. does anyone know any good degrees that pay well enough to survive and have enjoy some luxuries that would be accessible to me w/ my A-Levels?

(sorry about the focus on the financial aspect but i don’t feel much shame, I refuse to “just make ends meet” anymore)

Reply 1

Cyion

I was pretty much the same as you last year and my best advice would be to look at the other uni courses you like and really see if you would enjoy it. Biology and chemistry in particular is very highly regarded so you can do quite a range of jobs from patent attorneys, R&D and management jobs. The biomedical industry is growing in the uk and is constantly getting bigger and the chemistry job market is very undersaturated so there are many greatly paid jobs out there

Reply 2

thegeek888

Original post by meowsies

With a Biology and Chemistry you could do the ACA (ICAEW) qualification and the average salary is close to £150,000 a year!!! :wink:

You don't even need A-Level Maths, only 2 or 3 A-Levels and 3 GCSEs as well.

https://careers.icaew.com/how-to-become-a-chartered-accountant/aca-modules

You can study the Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business without any qualifications. All you have to do is register with the ICAEW and get issued a candidate number. CFAB papers are the 6 multiple choice 1.5 hour exams:

ACCOUNTING

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION

ASSURANCE

BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY & FINANCE

LAW

Then you can become a Part Qualified Accountant on a salary of £18,000 - £30,000 a year. You would then progress to PROFESSIONA LEVEL exams.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

AUDIT AND ASSURANCE

TAX COMPLIANCE

TAX BUSINESS PLANNING

BUSINESS STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Then your salary would reach between £25,000 and £35,000 a year.

Finally you can sit the ADVANCED LEVEL papers:

CORPORATE REPORTING

STRATEGIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CASE STUDY

Once qualified you will earn £45,000 to £55,000 a year.

Certificate Level exams are done at a centre authorised for ICAEW exams. London Bridge is popular for a Kaplan centre and one in Islington, here in London, but they are located in all major cities of England and Wales. The exams are multiple choice and last 1.5 hours each and the pass mark is just 55 marks out of 100 marks.

Professional Level exams are between 2.5 to 3 hours and some are even Open Book type of examination. They are all Computer Based Exams as well, just like the Certificate Level exams.

The Advanced Level exams are also Computer Based Exams, but 3.5 hours each and the Case Study is 4 hours.

You can also sit the CTA Chartered Tax Adviser exams in Taxation of Owner Managed Businesses and Corporates.

Taxation of owner managed businesses route

This route is designed for students specialising in the tax affairs of owner-managed or private businesses from the start of their training.

To achieve the ACA and CTA qualifications students must successfully complete:

14 of the 15 ACA modules – not the Professional Level Business Planning: Taxation;

CTA Advanced Technical examination: Taxation of Owner Managed Businesses

CIOT Professional Responsibilities & Ethics examination (this must be passed before entering for the final CIOT examination);

either an additional CTA Advanced Technical examination, CTA Application and Professional Skills Case Study or one CIOT ADIT exam. Find out more on ADIT at tax.org.uk/adit; andthe professional development, ethics and professional scepticism and practical work experience components of the ACA and CTA. This includes completing the CIOT exams.

https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/aca/aca-employers/routes/aca-cta-joint-programme/taxation-of-owner-managed-businesses

The salary is £300,000 a year average in London after 15 to 20 years as a Partner. :biggrin: