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CAREERS GUIDEscience.uts.edu.au
http://www.science.uts.edu.au/http://www.science.uts.edu.au/


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ANINVITATION

FROM THE DEAN OF SCIENCE

Science is not justa field of study. It isalso a philosophy anda way of viewing theworld. Scientists arecritical thinkers, usingevidence to justify

beliefs in how theuniverse, the worldand life work.

It opens all kinds of doors both expectedand unexpected!

It is a recession proof profession ascurious beings, we raise questions thatneed answers and solutions. I invite you tobecome part of this world of discovery!

Come and join us at UTS Science, a vibrantand dynamic Faculty, melding technologyand creativity to advance our knowledge andcapabilities. Students learn and experiencemodern applications of science gearedtowards practice that will create greateropportunities for rewarding employment.

Located in a world-class, state-of-the artfacility, research at UTS Science istop-notch and cutting-edge which includesimpacts and effects of climate change,forensic science and biology, nanotechnology,health technology, mathematical modellingof complex systems, infectious and parasitic

diseases, imaging and marine biology.As the Dean of a lively and stimulatingFaculty, I have the good fortune to work withmany excellent researchers and teachers,students and support staff. I look forward tohelping UTS Science continue to thrive andgrow, and to make significant contributionsto Australia and globally through ourgraduates and our research.

Professor Bruce MilthorpeDean of ScienceUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)


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A national study of employment outcomesfor Science degree holders was commissionedby the Australian Council of Deans of Science,with the aim to better understand whatgraduates do with their science degrees,how undergraduate science courses might

address the needs of graduates and thedemands of emerging national priorities.

The analysis is based on investigating existingdata, surveying 1245 Science graduates fromAustralian universities through online surveys,face to face and telephone interviews.

KEY FINDINGS WERE:

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A Science degree is an effective entryinto employment. 80% are employed full-time, 12% part-time, 3% unemployed and6% are not in the workforce.

>75% thought their undergraduate sciencedegree was key factor in getting theircurrent job.

>46% were employed into a professionalor managerial role in the first year aftergraduation.

>Majority (80%) agreed that theirundergraduate degrees provided themwith skills such as analytical, problemsolving knowledge of specific subjects,ability to use research, inform analysis,make decisions and the awareness thatknowledge is always being revised andexpanded.

>Across all occupational groups, graduates

generally expressed positively andsatisfaction with their work.

SCIENCE AND MATHS

REWARDING CAREER

INDEXAn invitation from the Dean of Science 2

Science and maths a rewarding career? 3

Index 3

Why Science at UTS - the competitive edge! 4

Enabling sciences 6

Science and maths matters 8

Applied Physics 10

Statistics 10

Maths and finance 10

Maths and computing 10

Medical science 10

Science 10

Biotechnology 10

Applied chemistry 12

Forensic science 14

Nanotechnology 16

Mathematics 18

Environmental biology 20

Environmental forensics 22

Biomedical science 24

Forensic biology 26

Traditional Chinese medicine 28

Maths graduate attributes 30

Maths facts 31

UTS Bachelor of Science flexible 32

Successful combinations 33

Whats next after your first degree? 34

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THE COMPETITIVE EDGE!

WERE PRACTICALStudents are exposed to laboratory and clinical work from day oneof their study. Facilities are modern and cutting-edge, similar to thoseused in advanced commercial laboratories. Excursions and field

trips are common features in our environmental sciences programs.Mathematics students receive extensive experience with relevantapplication softwares.

We are committed to ensuring students graduate with the skills,knowledge and experience that employers want and value.

OUR GRADUATES ARE IN DEMANDEmployers tell us that UTS graduates have developed a reputationas savvy, professional, creative, technologically capable, experienced

and work-ready.UTS Science courses achieve the ideal balance between theoreticallearning, practical experience and expertise. This means that whenstudents graduate with a UTS Science degree, they are already indemand.

According to the Australian Graduate Survey 2008 results, UTSgraduates employment rates were 87% in the first three months uponcompleting their degrees.

It is also definitely worth considering postgraduate studies at UTS

because according to the same survey, the employment rate forUTS Science postgraduate graduates were 100%.

WERE INDUSTRY RELEVANTWe know what industry is looking for from our graduates becausewe ask! Courses are regularly reviewed to ensure they are currentand sought-after in industrial and commercial practice.

WEVE WORLD CLASS FACILITIESUTS have achieved a number of world-firsts, through the acquisitionof the DeltaVision OMX 3D-Sim Super-Resolution Microscope, one ofonly two in the world and the only one in Australia. This crucial toolopens enormous possibilities in the development of new drugs andtreatments for infectious diseases.

To compliment this, our unique elemental bio-imaging facilityexamines metals and their interactions with proteins, the study

of which holds vast potentials in the detection and treatments ofdiseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONSThe UTS Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Science(Biomedical Science) are the only degrees of this kind accreditedby the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) in Sydney.This accreditation allows graduates to practice in overseaslaboratories in the USA and the UK.

Graduates from most of our courses have the opportunity to workin a wide range of international locations because UTS Sciencesqualifications are widely recognised and accredited.

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OUR PROGRAMS ARE FLEXIBLEWe recognize the challenges many students face these daysincluding work, family and social commitments. As a result,our degrees are designed to be flexible.

Students can choose their major at the beginning or end of theirfirst-year of study. There is no need to restrict your options eitherbecause you can choose from a range of second and third yearsubjects. This flexibility enables you to pursue areas of interestto you, while keeping your career options open.

QUALIFICATIONS WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIESA UTS Science degree can be combined with a degree from anotherUTS Faculty, such as Business, Engineering, Law or International

Studies. Students who choose to undertake a combined degreewill graduate with two degrees in a shorter timeframe, giving theman innovative specialisation or broader career options. Bachelor ofScience graduates can also go on to postgraduate studies in otherfaculties, such as business, communications, education or law.Past graduates have undertaken many exciting and dynamic degreecombinations which have undoubtedly given them the edge in acompetitive marketplace.

INNOVATION AND REAL RESEARCHBesides our commitment to teaching good applicable science, UTSis also dedicated to pursuing research that advances innovation andtechnology, or that provides solutions to the most significant issuesfacing our world.

Research strengths and groups within UTS Science spearhead thisgoal through interactions and collaborations with industry and otherinstitutions. These researchers are also the academic workforce, whoteaches our students and provide an environment for students tonetwork with potential employers.

GREAT LOCATIONAs a student or researcher at UTS Science, you will be located in the

vibrant Broadway and Haymarket city precincts. UTS Science is ashort walk from train and bus transport options available at SydneysCentral train station and Railway Square bus station. You can easilywalk to shops, restaurants, Darling Harbour, cinemas, theatres andthe affordable food halls of Chinatown and Broadway.

IalwaysknewIwantedtostudyatUTSitsknowntogivethebestroutetoacareerbecausethedegreesaremorepracticalandrelevant.Asciencedegreecanopenupsomanyopportunities,eventhoseyoudidntknowexisted.SHIRLEYLAMGraduate,BachelorofMedicalScience,BachelorofBusiness

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At UTS, we use the term enabling sciences to refer to the threefoundation disciplines of all scientific study: physics, chemistryand mathematics.

A basic knowledge of these fundamental sciences is essential for anycareer in science or technology. Specialising in one of these three

enabling sciences can be the most versatile and rewarding coursesavailable, one which opens many doors for its graduates.

Students often do not realise the vast career options available tograduates of the enabling sciences, and therefore prematurelydiscount a degree in one of these disciplines.

Physics, chemistry and mathematics form the basis for manyscientific or technological applications and discoveries, and asinnovation and technological advancement are the driving forcebehind todays globally competitive economy, it makes good career

sense to gain the versatile skills an enabling science degree willaward you.

In todays hectic work-place the only things you can count on arechange and growth. Throughout your career, you will need to havethe fundamental skills to be able to adapt to meet the rapid paceof social and technological development. A degree in one of theenabling sciences does not only offer a thorough understanding of thefoundations of science, but will also provide you with the analyticalskills essential in virtually any industry today.

For a variety of career options available to graduates with anenabling degree, see the following.

PHYSICSPhysics examines matter and energy, and how they relate to eachother. This is the theoretical knowledge you will be taught during aphysics degree, but industry-recognised skills and attributes you willgain that are what makes physics graduates some of the most soughtafter in the workforce.

Physics graduates can think critically, logically and be able to solveproblems of all kinds, which are invaluable skills in many industriesfrom law to computing, communications to engineering.

Some career directions for physics graduates include:

>Harry is a biomedical engineer. His job involves the development ofnew medical equipment, and he is currently working on the designfor a heart valve.

>Rebecca is a numerical modeller. She created a model which

predicts weather patterns and now works on analysing the dataproduced.

>Adam is a flight software engineer. He is responsible for thedevelopment and testing of flight-related software.

>Melissa is a weather broadcaster. She combined her degree withcommunications and now works on a major network.

>Gary is a patent attorney who examines and verifies applicationsfor patents for scientific inventions.

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Zac is an aeronautical research scientist who consults on newdesigns at a major car company.

WHAT ARE THEY?WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

ENABLING SCIENCES:


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MATHEMATICSOf all the science disciplines, mathematics is possibly the most

all-encompassing and underestimated it lies at the core of manydisciplines including science, engineering, information technology,business and health. It is also a discipline in its own right, makingcontributions to decision-making in diverse areas such as pricing,stock management, financial instruments, market research,predicting environmental and climate change are just a few.

Most high school students struggle to see the breadth ofmathematics application and it is only when they reach university thatthey see the extent of contributions of mathematics to the effectiveoperation of society.

UTS prides itself on being a practical university for the real world.As such, we work hard to relate mathematics and statistics to realworld issues which range across many fields of endeavour. So stepoutside the box, and discover where mathematics can take you.

Some career directions mathematics graduates have taken include:

>Elizabeth is a statistician who works on clinical drug trials. She isresponsible for analysing the data taken from trials to assess theeffects of a drug.

>Haydn is a cryptographer. He works on ensuring the security of ATMmachines.

>Luke is an applied mathematician working for the meteorologicalsociety. He predominately works on weather forecasting.

>Ian is developing his own music software which can be used forwriting and recording music.

>Alyson is an actuary who works in a large insurance company. Sheis responsible for calculating insurance risks for new customers.

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Madison is a mortgage banker. She is responsible for dealing withnew mortgage applications at a major Australian bank.

>Flynn is a stock market trader who buys and sells sharesfor clients.

CHEMISTRYChemistry is the study of interaction between matter and energy,

and the changes they undergo during chemical reactions. It is a veryexciting area because chemistry is the central link between physicsand biology. There are still many unanswered questions and realworld problems which humanity faces on a daily basis, the answersto which are fundamental to the development and continuationof society as we know it. Chemical studies can deliver the answersto these issues.

Chemistry is central in such issues as terrorism control,understanding environmental changes and improvements inthe health care sector to name but a few. It can be applied todevelopments in practically any industry, and so chemistry graduatesare offered an almost endless list of career prospects.

Some career options chemistry graduateshave taken include:

>James is an Organ Solar Cell Scientist whose job involvesdeveloping improvements in flexible electronics.

>Dinah is an Electronics Production Leader responsible for thedevelopment of new electronic devices used in national security and

anti-terrorist organisations.>Tara is a Medicinal Chemistry Associate who provides support

for disease cure and prevention drug discovery programs.

>Daniel is an Associate Professor of Chemistry. He completedpostgraduate chemistry studies and has been invited to teachat one of the leading educational institutions in the USA.

>Benjamin is a Fermentation Microbiologist who works oncharacterising and developing new fermentation strains in thegreen energy industry.

>Jasper is a Lab Development Manager who is currently workingcollaboratively to develop the ideal laboratory design.

ThesupportatUTS:Scienceisgreat!Therearetutorswillingto

helpstudentsattheMathsStudyCentre.Studyingmathsattertiary

levelismoreinteresting,youdiscoverwhytheyarethewaytheyare

youseetheproofbehindthetheoriesandequations.HUITOHGraduate,BachelorofMathematicsandFinance

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>University means: science and maths really matters.The experiments you do show real results that can be appliedin the real world.

>University means: discovery.Science at university asks students

to puzzle out the answers for themselves. No one will give you theanswers or tell you how to find them. Lecturers and tutors arethere to guide you, but you will need to learn to think and reasonfor yourself. This is the best way to remember what you learn andunderstand its relevance.

>University means: more experiments.Not only will you need tosolve problems for yourself, but more in-depth learning leads tomore complex experiments, and far more interesting ones. Everwanted to create your own viral cultures? Or study the cannibalism

of beetles? Studying science at UTS means you will be doing thesekinds of experiments!

>University means: access to cutting-edge equipment.UTS Sciencehas had a $100 million face lift, making it one of the best facilitiesin the southern hemisphere. It is also home to one of only twoDeltaVision OMX 3D Super-Resolution microscopes in the world,and the only one in Australia. All equipment is available for studentuse under the correct supervision, and the high ratio of equipmentto students means you can be in sole control of your experimentsfrom beginning to end.

>University means: a bigger understanding.All science disciplines,from maths to biology, physics to chemistry, are related.At university, these links become clear and students gain a farbetter understanding of science as a whole, as opposed to seeingit fractioned into many different areas.

>University means: like-minded people.The scientific community atUTS is dynamic and innovative. Lecturers, tutors and students alikeare united by their passion for science. This creates the perfectatmosphere for new ideas to be created and developed, and for new

discoveries to be made.>University means: a kick start to an exciting journey of life-long

learning and career opportunities.

THE DIFFERENCEBETWEEN SCIENCEAND MATHS ATSCHOOL AND ATUNIVERSITY

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SCIENCE & MATHS MATTERS:

UTSattractedmebecauseitis

thepioneerinnanotechnology

studiesinAustralia.Ihad24/7

accesstosophisticated,state

oftheartelectronscanning

devices,andthepeopleare

reallyfriendly,supportiveand

alwayswillingtohelpwhich

isahugebonus!.

MARTINBLABER

Graduate, Bachelorof Science(Honours)

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IchoseUTSbecauseithasagreatreputationforscienceanditalsohasgoodindustrycontactsforjobsaftergraduating.MystudyatUTShasgonefarbeyondmyexpectation,particularlythelargepracticalaspectwhichIdidntanticipateandisfantastic!MICHAELALARSSONGraduate,BachelorofScienceinMarineBiology

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MATHEMATICS AND FINANCE

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Financial analyst, stock market analyst,portfolio manager, financial risk analyst,reinsurance pricing analyst, marketresearch analyst, banker, policy advisor,quantitative analyst, forensic accountant,investment analyst, taxation consultant,treasurer or economist.

POSSIBLE JOBS

CSIRO, Durham Consultants, Correlix,Proxime, Atlas, Real Resourcing, BostonConsulting, McKinsey, Banks, , Accenture, ACTDepartment of Treasury, ALDI, Woolworths,ANZ Bank, Arup Pty Ltd, Australian Bureau ofStatistics, Australian Defence Force, Bureauof Meterology, Centrelink, CommonwealthBank of Australia, NasDaq, Deloitte, First NZCapital, Colonial First Portfolio, Ford MotorCompany, IBM, Insurance Australia Group,Linfox, Productivity Commission, Railcorp,

Suncorp, Elements Research, The AerospaceCorporation, Applied Mathematics Inc.,McDonnell Douglas Corporation, ClemsonApparel Research, National Institute ofStandards and Technology, Space and NavalWarfare Systems Center, Bell Labs, ChemicalIndustry Institute of Toxicology, Institutefor Defense Analyses, Boeing Informationand Support Services, Eastman Kodak, 3M,Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems,GORCA Systems, Inc.

POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS

APPLIED PHYSICS

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Conservator, Metallurgist, Meteorologist,Physicist, Coal Geologist, AcceleratorOperator, Sensory Biophysicist, Astrophysicist,Atmospheric and Environmental Physicist,Atomic and Molecular Physicist, CondensedMatter Physicist, Cosmologist, Medicaland Health Physicist, Nanotechnologist,Nuclear/Particle Physicist, Optical Physicist,Noise Consultant, Materials Analyst orScientist, Biophysics Consulting, BiophysicsAdministration, Acoustical Physics Testing andConsulting, Condensed Matter R&D, Testingand Consulting, Science communication,Health Physics, Exploration and Consulting,Medical Physics Diagnoses and Exploration,Fluid and Plasma Physics, Quality Control,Industrial Hygiene, Design Development,Energy and sustainable research and productdevelopment, Science teacher, Academicor Lecturer.

POSSIBLE JOBS

Energy Australia, Origin Australia, ANZBank, Defence Force, Bureau of Meteorology,Defence Science and Technology Organisation,Dept of Communications, IT and the Arts,KPMG, MasterFoods Australia, NovaCorporation, NSW Fire Brigades, Orica Ltd,PricewaterhouseCoopers, Woodside Energy,Australian Synchrotron, NASA, ANSTO,

Higher Education Sector, Secondary Schools,Australian Institute of Physics, AustralasianCollege of Physical Scientists and Engineers,Australian Research Council, AGRF,Australian Institute of Physics and Institute ofMicroelectronics

POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS

STATISTICS

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Biostatistician, Biometrician, BioinformaticsAnalyst, Data Analyst, Forensic Statistician,Government Statistician, Health ServicesStatistician, Market Researcher, MathematicsTeacher, Medical Statistician (Epidemiologist),Sports Statistician, Survey Statistician,Research & Development Manager, Academia,

Marine Resource Statistician, StatisticalModelling Analyst.

POSSIBLE JOBS

CSIRO, Garvan Institute, Lockheed, MartinEnergy Systems, Australian Bureau ofStatistics, Data Analysis Australia, AustralianAntarctic Division, Australian GenomeResearch Facility, Department of Defence,Deloitte, Cancer Institute NSW, RochePharmaceuticals, AC Nielsen, News Poll, NSWBureau of Crime Statistics, NSW Bureau ofHealth Information, Commonwealth Bank,Westpac, ANZ, NAB, IAG, and Allianz.

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MATHS AND COMPUTING

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Computer systems auditor, investment analyst,computer programmer, systems analyst,computational mathematician, resourcemodeller, management consultant, intelligenceanalyst, games developer, information systemsdeveloper software architect.

POSSIBLE JOBS

Accenture, ACT Department of Treasury,ALDI, Woolworths, ANZ Bank, Arup Pty Ltd,Australian Bureau of Statistics, AustralianDefence Force, Bureau of Meterology,Centrelink, Commonwealth Bank of Australia,NasDaq, Deloitte, First NZ Capital, ColonialFirst Portfolio, Ford Motor Company, IBM,Insurance Australia Group, Linfox, ProductivityCommission, Railcorp, Suncorp, ElementsResearch, The Aerospace Corporation,Applied Mathematics Inc., McDonnell DouglasCorporation, Clemson Apparel Research,National Institute of Standards and Technology,Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center,Bell Labs, Chemical Industry Institute ofToxicology, Institute for Defense Analyses,Boeing Information and Support Services,Eastman Kodak, 3M, Lockheed Martin TacticalAircraft Systems, GORCA Systems, Inc., SandiaNational Laboratories AMIS, CSIRO, NASA,Australian Genome Research Facility.

POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS

MEDICAL SCIENCE

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Laboratory manager, medical scientist, medicalimaging technician, human factors researcher,Anaesthetic Technician, Cardiac Technician,Operating Theatre Technician, PharmacyTechnician, Medical Research, CancerResearch, Gene therapy, Embryology, MedicalScientist, Geneticist, Pharmaceutical, productdevelopment, medical journalist or writer,health professions, nutrition or pathology.

POSSIBLE JOBS

Westmead Children Hospital, ChildrensMedical Research Institute, Hospitals, AGRF,Australian Society for Medical Research,Australian Defence Force, Dept of Health andAgeing, Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade,Dept of Veterans Affairs, Insurance Australia,Lion Nathan, Medicare Australia, Pathologylaboratories, Pfizer, Unilever, Victorian

WorkCover Authority and NSW Fire Brigade.

POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS

SCIENCE

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Dependent on your chosen major buthere are some examples - Research andDevelopment Manager, Science high schoolteacher, Academia, R&D Support Technician/Prototyping, Analysts, Analytical Chemist,Quality Control Packaging Technician,commercialisation, management andentrepreneurship, investment advice, businessanalyst, technical officer/manager, Processdevelopment technologist, Environmentalscientist/officer, Device Engineer, Marineengineer, hydrologist or geologist.

POSSIBLE JOBS

CSIRO, Schools NSW, AGRF, GRLaw, GemteqExecutive, Linc Energy LTD, Earth Systems PTYLTD, Hays Manufacturing and Ops, AustralianSynchrotron, One Steel, Engineers Australia,SIMS, ESE Engineering Recruitment, MCS

Consulting, Environment Jobs, AustralasianCollege of Physical Scientists and Engineers,AGRF, APESMA, Institute of Microelectronicsand PNNL.

POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Biotechnologist, Microbiologist, Food and Wine Producer, Science and Technology Technical Officer,Cancer Research, Secondary School Teacher, Academic or lecturer, Gene therapy, Embryology,Molecular Scientist, Tropical Crops and Biocommodities, Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, FoodScience and Technology, Microbiologist, Geneticist, Biologist or Food Technologist.

POSSIBLE JOBS

CSIRO, Biotech Australia, IBID, Childrens Medical Research Institute, Kelly Scientific Resources,

AIBN Research Group, AgResearch Ltd, Accenture Australia, AGRF, Australian BiotechnologyAssociation and Institute for the Biotechnology of Infectious Diseases.

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My area of expertise is in gamma radiation,its interaction with matter and its monitoring.In the mornings, I come in and do dailycalibration checks and maintenance on ourinstruments to make sure they are workingfine before use. After that, I process to doscans for gamma radiation on 200ltr drumsof solid waste and collect the data. After abatch of about 20-30 drums, Ill sit down withthe raw data and convert it into somethingwith real meaning and generate certificatesof analysis for each drum scanned. Basedupon my results, the drums of waste will thenundergo classification of radioactive or non-radioactive.

Studying Applied Chemistry at UTS allowedme to try the different aspects of chemistryand this is how I became aware of the widerange of jobs out there. I didnt know exactlywhat I wanted to do, so I tried out various

industries. The first was environmentalmonitoring where I worked in anenvironmental laboratory analysing samplesfor volatile organic compound. I also workedin the food and beverage industry at CocaCola. This was in the quality assurance labsand yes, taste testing was part of the process.I also worked at an aerosol quality controlchemist for the company that makes Morteinfly spray. All this, and Ive yet to try thepharmaceutical, military, forensic, medicalor regulatory affairs industry!

As part of the UTS degree, a one year

industrial placement was offered. I took it inmy third year and worked at ANSTO to learnabout nuclear science, and more specificallyradiochemistry. This year gave me the nudgein the direction I eventually took, but therewere many other career paths I could havegone in.

There are many areas of speciality inchemistry. These include organic, analytical,inorganic, physical, etc. I feel that Im a bit ofan all rounder when it comes to chemistrybecause of my degree at UTS. I feel confidentin applying for any chemistry related jobsout there because I have this excellentfoundation. There are such a variety ofindustries that require people with chemistrybackground and knowledge.

REAL CAREERS:

APPLIEDCHEMISTRY

In a nutshell, I profile radioactive waste for a living. My team is responsible for ensuringthat only non-radioactive waste leaves ANSTO for disposal. We profile the waste andseparate the radioactive and non-radioactive elements. This way, we minimise theradioactive waste to be disposed. Id say were similar to border security- protecting theenvironment and community! Where else in Australia could I get a job as cool as this?

NAME: Roland Wong

JOB:

Radiochemist, Waste Operations Group,ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science andTechnology Organisation)

DEGREES:

Bachelor of Sciencein Applied Chemistry, UTS

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APPLIED CHEMISTRY

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Chemists, Food and Wine Producer, LaboratoryTechnician, Science teacher, QC Analyst(Pharmaceutical), Process DevelopmentTechnologist, Life Sciences Software AccountManager, Aquatic Chemist, ChemicalOceanographer, Analytical/Clinical Chemist,Development Chemist, Environmental Chemist,Geochemist, Organic Chemist, ResearchChemist, Regulatory Toxicologist, Molecular

Scientist, Organic analytical chemist andRegulatory Toxicologist.

POSSIBLE JOBS

Advance Analytical, CSIRO, ANSTO, SIMS,AGRF, The Australian Centre for PlantFunctional Genomics, Alcan Inc, ALDI, ANZ,AusAID, Amcor Australasia, Australian DefenceForce, Austrlain Secret Intelligence Service,

BHP Billiton, Bluescope Steel, Boral Limited,Chevron, Honeywell, Kellogg Brown and RootPty Ltd, NSW Fire Brigades, Rio Tinto, SydneyWater, Technip Oceania, Thales, Unilever, Visy,Roads and Traffic Authority and many more.

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REAL CAREERS:

My day-to-day work mainly involves reviewingcases and writing reports. Other duties

include performing extractions, runningsamples on our instruments, assessing andchecking results from the techniques used byour team before releasing results to the otheranalysts for their cases, and making sure thatthe team continues to run smoothly.

In my line of work, I am involved in fightingcrime through science. I was originallyinspired toward this idea by the novels ofPatricia Cornwell. I am able to help the

families of the deceased find closure andin this way Im playing an important rolein contributing to the community.

There are always new things to learn atwork. The scientific community in general isvery focussed on progress there is alwaysresearch being done and scientists loveto discover new things or improve existingtechnologies and analytical techniques. There

are many forums and seminars held forforensic science as well as general scienceswhere we share what we have learned anddiscovered. This leads to more research andmore discoveries. Its a constant process.

What I loved about UTS was the practicalapproach we had to learning about science

and that it wasnt all about the theory. Theoryis great to give us a foundation but until youget into practice, you cant learn anything newand cant grow. I remember the lecturersand lab demonstrators were always verysupportive and happy to help in whateverway they could.

When I graduated, I didnt find it difficultat all to get work at all and I know a lot of

friends from my course who found work veryquickly as well. Not all went into forensics,but our degree was focussed very much onanalytical chemistry and that gave us a hugevariety of career options both within forensicsand in other fields. Forensic careers includecrime scene investigation and becoming ascene of crime officer (SOCO), ballistics andfirearms, chemical criminalistics and physicalevidence, drugs and clandestine laboratories,

forensic toxicology and much more. Thereare also many career options not related toforensics including analytical chemists in thepharmaceutical industry, petroleum industryor water analysts. The joy of having such

FORENSICSCIENCE

As a forensic toxicologist, I work with a team of people at the Division of AnalyticalLaboratories (DAL) to determine drugs and poisons in mainly post-mortem samples.Occasionally we get ante-mortem samples and other exhibits, but most of the workwe do is on coronial cases. I currently lead a team which performs specific extractionsto analyse samples for certain groups of drugs.

NAME: Vanessa Shaw

JOB: Forensic Toxicologist,Division of Analytical Laboratories (DAL)

DEGREES:

Bachelor of Science in AppliedChemistry in Forensic Sciencewith 1st class honours, UTS

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a versatile degree is that if you dont knowexactly what you want to do, you have the

option to try your hand in different areas.In my industry it is especially important tobe able to relax and switch off from work,so you need some interesting pass-times.I love to go horse riding and fishing and havealso been scuba diving and sky-diving whichgive two very different views. I have alwaysloved adrenaline rushes roller coasters andother scary rides at amusement parks so

sky-diving was the next step. I love the feelingof freefall when you jump out of the planeand you feel the air whooshing past your face.Then, once the parachute is opened, you relaxand take in the absolutely amazing view asyou float down to land. Its a totally incredibleexperience and I recommend it to everyone!

FORENSIC SCIENCE

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Scene of Crime Officer, Forensic Trace EvidenceSpecialist, Laboratory manager, AnalyticalChemist, Science teacher, Academic or lecturer,Clinical Toxicologist, Forensic Toxicologist,Regulatory Toxicologist, Forensic Entomologist,Forensic Scientist, Toxicology Consultant,Team Leader in Investigations, ForensicChemist, Forensic Anthropology, ForensicDentistry, Laboratory Service management oroperations, Research Associate.

POSSIBLE JOBS

NSW Police Force, Australian Federal Police,Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology, Crimeand Safety Australia,Forensic Science ServicesBranch, Forensic Services Group, AGRF,Forensic Science, Department of Police andEmergency Management, National Institute ofForensic Science, NIFS, Victorian Institute ofForensic Medicine, Forensic & Data Centres,

Document Examination Section, IdentityBranch, National Measurement Institute,Defence Science and Technology Organisation,IBM, Australian Scret Intelligence Service.

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REAL CAREERS:

My working time is spent in research,independent and collaborative lab work

and writing. My main tasks involve themeasurements of nano-particles and weare currently involved in an internationalcollaborative project on the particle sizemeasurements of nano-particles in a thinfilm. There is also some new work on themeasurements of difference aspects ofcarbon nano-tubes in the pipelines. We haveseveral students working with us, so someof my time is taken up by supervising them.

We also carry out client work, includingmeasurements and report writing.

I work in the nano-metrology sectionof the institute, and we are currentlyestablishing infrastructure for highly accuratemeasurements on the nano-scale in supportof the nanotechnology industry and research.Much of our time is spent on finding out thefine details about measurement techniquesand instrumentation used in our area. We

are currently focusing on two main areas; themeasurement and characterisation of nano-particles and the realisation of what is calleda metrological atomic force microscope.

As an undergraduate student in Sweden,I specialised in materials science. Duringthis degree, I did some research workon measuring the hardness of thin filmmaterials in my final undergraduate

project, and found that particular area veryinteresting. At that time, there were only a few

instruments in the world that were designedto measure this film, and one of them wasmade by CSIRO in Australia, so I spent thelast 4 months of my degree working on aresearch project here. It was very exciting towork closely with the group at CSIRO whowere involved in the manufacturing of theinstrument, and when the opportunity cameup to do research for a PhD in this area,I could not resist accepting it.

My PhD thesis was on the measurementsof mechanical properties, such as hardnessand elastic modulus, of thin, sol-gel derivedTiO2 thin films. These films have the potentialto be used in a range of applications,including solar cells and window coatings.The deposition technique can create verydense films with properties close to thoseof the bulk material, but often there is someporosity in the films. This can affect the

performance of the film, and so there arisesthe need to measure these changes.

Although I didnt do my undergraduatestudies at UTS, I have been involved indifferent aspects of the physics degree taughthere. I strongly believe that the skills studentslearn in this program are invaluable for thetype of work that we do at the NMI. Our workcomprises of a great deal of lab work, where

NANOTECHNOLOGY

I work for an organisation called the National Measurement Institute. The Institute isthe authority body for the measurement system in Australia and we look after physical,chemical and legal metrology issues. I often use the expression that metrology is thescience of measurements, and this is what we work with. We collaborate with internationalcolleagues at similar institutions world-wide to ensure that if you measure (for example)a metre in Australia, it is the same as in America, Japan or France.

NAME: sa Jmting

JOB:

Metrologist and Research Scientist ,National Measurement Institute

DEGREES:

Master of Science in Materials Science,Sweden (similar to an Applied Physicsand Advanced Materials Mastersdegree at UTS)

PhD Mechanical propertiesof sol-gel thin films, UTS

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REAL CAREERS:

Financial institutions have to assess thecredit risk of prospective borrowers whenthey apply for a loan, but the risk assessmentdoesnt stop there. Each month every loan isre-assessed for credit worthiness to calculatethe correct amount of capital to be held in

reserve to protect depositors savings in theevent of that loan defaulting. Additionally,every ATM or credit card transaction has tobe assessed not only for credit risk but forfraud risk too. The only way to make millionsof these risk assessments every day, somein only the seconds it takes the EFTPOSterminal to come back with TransactionApproved, is with mathematical models.Financial institutions have vast databases

with the details of every transaction andloan repayment and this data is mined andanalysed to develop the policies, proceduresand rules to make better decisions aboutlending money and approving transactions inthe future.

The practical skills I learnt at UTS havebeen invaluable in my career - predictivemodelling, computer programming andoptimisation are the day-to-day tasks ofmy job. However I also rely heavily on thesofter skills, such as problem solving andcommunication, which they endeavour toimbed in their graduates.

In the real world there are no answers in theback of the text book to tell you whether yougot the right answer, or even the steps youneed to work through to find the solution.I dont know anyone who has ever had toderive, say, the fundamental theorem of

calculus at work and this leads some peopleto ask Why study this if youll never useit? The point of studying this isnt to be ableto recite the proof from memory, the point isthe skills you learn studying this. The logicof precisely defining a problem and thenlaying out a step by step solution are neededin every workplace and, indeed, in life ingeneral.

Communication is important is every

discipline but in technical sciences suchas mathematics you really need to excel atexplaining your technical work to peoplewithout a technical background. You mayhave devised the most perfect solutionto a problem but if you cant explain it tomanagement it wont be used.

Learning is a lifelong process, I have learntso much from my colleagues and managers

on the job in the years since I graduated butto excel you really need a solid foundation tobuild that experience onto. Not a day goespast where I dont do something that I cantlink directly back to the knowledge and skillsI learned at UTS.

MATHEMATICS

Credit Risk is the risk of losing money when borrowers stop making repayments ontheir loans. In my career as a Credit Risk Manager I have worked on a variety of projects inCredit Card and Home Loan portfolios across Australia and New Zealand.

NAME: Samantha Reading

JOB:

Manager, Collections Insightsand Recoveries Strategy RiskManagement, Retail Banking Services,

Commonwealth BankDEGREES:

Bachelor of Mathematicsand Finance, UTS

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MATHEMATICS

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Mathematican, Mathematics Teacher,Meteorologist, Statistician, Stockbroker,Town planner, Operations and Supply ChainManager, Market research analyst, Economist,Actuary, Information Analyst, FinancialAnalyst, Consultant Financier, InvestmentAnalyst, Transport Analyst, Resource Modeller,Simulation Consultant, Management

Consultant, Intelligence Analyst, PortfolioManager, Banker, Policy Advisor, SafetyAnalyst, Physical Oceanographer, MathematicalModeller, Cryptographer, Survey Designer andAnalyst, Consultant Statistician, Data Miner,Biostatistician.

POSSIBLE JOBS

Accenture, ACT Department of Treasury,ALDI, Woolworths, ANZ Bank, Arup Pty Ltd,Australian Bureau of Statistics, AustralianDefence Force, Bureau of Meterology,Centrelink, Commonwealth Bank of Australia,NasDaq, Deloitte, First NZ Capital, ColonialFirst Portfolio, Ford Motor Company, IBM,Insurance Australia Group, Linfox, ProductivityCommission, Railcorp, Suncorp, ElementsResearch, The Aerospace Corporation,Applied Mathematics Inc., McDonnell DouglasCorporation, Clemson Apparel Research,National Institute of Standards and Technology,Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center,Bell Labs, Chemical Industry Institute ofToxicology, Institute for Defense Analyses,Boeing Information and Support Services,Eastman Kodak, 3M, Lockheed Martin TacticalAircraft Systems, GORCA Systems, Inc., SandiaNational Laboratories AMIS, CSIRO, NASA,Australian Genome Research Facility.

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REAL CAREERS:

My work activities are very diverse.I enjoy frequent field trips to local and

international destinations for independentand collaborative research, and I also travelto present my work at national and overseasconferences. My research specifically involvesidentifying the impacts of climate change onmarine ecosystems. This has taken me tosome of the most bio-diverse and pristinecoral reefs in the world where I study theeffects of rising ocean temperatures onthe health and survival of corals. When in

Sydney, I spend my time in the laboratory,writing up papers for publication or applyingfor grant opportunities to fund my work.A considerable amount of my time is spentteaching undergraduate students in lecturesand practicals, as well as supervisingpostgraduate research students.

From a young age, I had a passion for theenvironment and an interest in the sea,so when it came time to choose what

direction I wanted to take for a career, theanswer was easy. I wanted to be activelyinvolved in curbing the human impact on theenvironment and in helping to understandand protect all species found on this planet.

There are many areas of concern in marineecosystems. One particular area of interestto me is coral bleaching. This is becomingmore frequent and widespread and can

lead to the death of large areas of reef.Another area I have been studying, andwhere there is still more work to be done,is the evil twin of global warming oceanacidification. The large amount of CO

2

released into the atmosphere throughhuman activities not only warms the globe

through the Greenhouse Effect, but alsoleads to ocean acidification. I have also beeninvolved in polar research which gave me theopportunity to visit East Antarctica in 2007where I conducted a series of experimentson sea-ice algae.

Scientific research is an exciting area to beinvolved in because the world of scienceis constantly changing and breakthroughsare occurring more rapidly. With access

to new and powerful technologies at UTSand the availability of generous researchfunds, collaboration across disciplines andbetween research groups (both internally andexternally to UTS) is innovative, encouragedand well supported.

I didnt have many issues finding a job. OnceI completed my PhD, I planned to continuemy research and teaching career by applyingfor post doctoral positions. I was successfulin securing a four year Chancellors PostDoctoral Research Fellowship at UTS. Nomotivated or hard-working students shouldfind it difficult to get work once they havecompleted their degree. The degrees atUTS provide students with both field andlaboratory skills, from a contemporaryand research-driven perspective. Theyalso provide the opportunity to undertake

internships which is a fabulous way toget experience and to network with futureemployers. This provides graduates with thecompetitive edge they need to be successful.

ENVIRONMENTALBIO

LOGY

The most inspiring aspect of my work is that it brings me to the forefront of scientificdiscovery and this is a very rewarding place to be. The research I am involved in isof global significance and my findings have implications for the future of our planet.Predicting the effect of climate change is an essential step in learning how we can reducethe impact humans are having on our planet, and develop methods for adapting to theexpected shifts in our changing world.

NAME: Dr Ross Hill

JOB:

Lecturer, Environmental Sciences,University of Technology Sydney

DEGREES:

Bachelor of Science in EnvironmentalBiology (majoring in Marine Biology)with Honours.PhD Science, UTS

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ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Biologist, Environmental Research Scientist,Environmental Consultant, Life Scientist,Technical Officer, Secondary SchoolTeacher,Academics or lecturers, AquaticEcologist, Coal Geologist, GeologicalOceangrapher, Environmental, Botanists, PlantEcologist, Plant Pathologist, Plant Physiologist,Plant Taxonomist, Biological Scientist, Field/Exploration Geologist, Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist, Mine Site Geologist, Stratigrapher,Structural Geologist, Pest and weedcontrollers, Entomologist, Ecologist, LandEconomist or Mapping Scientist.

POSSIBLE JOBS

CSIRO, Arup Pty Ltd, BHP Billiton, LocalCouncils, BlueScope Steel, Chevron, ConnellWagner, Ernst & Young, Ford Motor Company,George Weston Foods Ltd, Linc EnergyLTD, Earth Systems Pty Ltd, AGRF, GHDLtd, Goulburn-Murray Water, Lend LeaseCoporation, Orica Ltd, Parsons Brinckerhoff,

Roads and Traffic Authority, SchlumbergerOilfield Australia, Sunwater, Sydney Water,Thales, Thiess Pty Ltd, Unilever, United Water,VicRoads and Visy.

POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS

MARINE BIOLOGY

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Marine Biologist, Life Scientist, Baykeeper,Aquaculture Microbiologist, Fisheries Ecologist,

Marine Mammal Response Scientist, MarineEducation Specialist, Marine Ecologist,Exploration, Scientific and Commercial Diver,Fisheries Biologist, Molecular Biologist, MarineBiotechnologist, Environmental ResearchScientist, Science Secondary School Teacher,Oil Rig Research, Marine Surveyor, MarineBiochemist, Marine engineer, Fisheries Officer,Boating and Fisheries Patrol Officer, FisheriesObserver, Ecological modeller, EntomologistAquaculture Technician, Marine Biologist,

Ecologist, Data Analyst, Laboratory TechnicalOfficer, Research Assistant, Policy Analystor Advisor, Diver, Data Analyst, Field Officer,Fisheries Health Technician, Planner, LandManagement Officer, Resource Officer, Ranger,Biosecurity officer, Sea Farm Manager, Sciencewriter/editor, Environmental Education Officer,Technical Adviser, Risk Analyst, Weed ControlOfficer or Marine Surveyor.

POSSIBLE JOBS

Sea world, Disneyland, Taronga Zoo, SydneyAquarium, Wildlife parks, Crown ResearchInstitutes, Department of Conservation,ERMA New Zealand, Ministry of Fisheries,Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand,HortResearch, Landcare Research, RegionalCouncils, City Councils, Cawthron Institute,Eart Systems Pty Ltd, AGRF, Australian MarineSciences Association, Sydney Water, Dept

of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Deptof Environment and Climate Change, Localcouncils, Australia Antartic Divisionand Fisheries farm.

POSSIBLE EMPLOYERS

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ENVIRONMENTAL FORENSICS

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Conservation consultant, EnvironmentalOfficer, Environmental Research Scientist,Environmental Consultant, Technical Officer,Secondary School Teacher, Education Officer,Environmental Contaminants Officer, Urbanand Environmental Planner, Entomologist,Contaminated Land Consultant, PrincipleConsultant, Sustainability Consultant,Environmental Specialist, Hydrogeologist,Forest Education Officer, Toxicology Consultantor Water Treatment Consultant.

POSSIBLE JOBS

CSIRO, Arup Pty Ltd, BHP Billiton, LocalCouncils, BlueScope Steel, Chevron, ConnellWagner, Ernst & Young, Ford Motor Company,George Weston Foods Ltd, Linc EnergyLTD, Earth Systems Pty Ltd, AGRF, GHDLtd, Goulburn-Murray Water, Lend LeaseCoporation, Orica Ltd, Parsons Brinckerhoff,Roads and Traffic Authority, SchlumbergerOilfield Australia, Sunwater, Sydney Water,

Thales, Thiess Pty Ltd, Unilever, United Water,VicRoads and Visy.

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I started working for them. Each year atCSIRO Land and Water Lucas Heights,two undergraduates are recruited astrainees for a year. One position is inanalytical chemistry and the other in aquaticEcotoxicology, which I was lucky enough toget. The internships are advertised throughlecturers at uni each year.

I think there are a huge variety of jobs thata person graduating with this degree canget. If you undertake further studies as apostgraduate, you can become a researchscientist, and develop new and importantmethods of monitoring and protecting theenvironment. There is the option of becomingan environmental analyst in something likechemical monitoring. One could becomeinvolved in environmental protection andremediation, developing strategies to revivedestroyed ecosystems. There is also theoption of entering in to education.

The scientific community as a whole is avery supportive and nurturing one. Scientistslike research and discovery, and will assistyounger scientists in getting there becausethats the future. I have found both at UTSand at CSIRO that the scientific communityis very welcoming and supportive. There is

always help available and senior scientistsare always willing to share their knowledgeand advice.

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During my studies, I was lucky enough toget the chance to volunteer for the RedCross working in their donor mobile. Thiswas a great learning experience whichtaught me how many different disciplinescan work together, such as administration,medical, public relations, etc. The nurses and

administration staff who run the blood donormobiles do an amazing job and should begiven many accolades. I was honouredto work with them and learn from them.My involvement helped get a donor mobileto Ultimo TAFE. We used it as a way to furthereducate biomedical science students on thetechnical need for blood donors, and also topromote membership of AIMS, the AustralianInstitute of Medical Scientists, because

numbers of students have been dwindling.My favourite aspect of the biomedical sciencecourse is probably the medical diagnostics.In this subject, we are given the casestudy of a patient and are then required tomethodically work through the test results,such as cardiac enzymes and other bloodtests, and reach a diagnosis. It can often belike solving a puzzle, and finding the rightresult is very rewarding, not just for mebut for my patient as well!

I have always known I wanted to work inscience, even when I was studying highschool biology. I was lucky in this respectand had no problem working out what unicourse I wanted to do, but studying biologyat university is very different to studying it atschool. When I first started at UTS in 2006,

the Science Faculty had just unveiled itsbrand new science building which was prettyimpressive. The facilities are fantastic andbecause of this we are able to conduct veryinteresting experiments.

The scientific community is a challengingbut rewarding community to be a part of.It comprises people who are leaders inresearch and health care. They publish theirfindings which are then critically analysedby other members of the community. Thescientists at UTS are always investigatingand conducting research. There are definitelylecturers who will go to any length to helpstudents, who are passionate about thesuccess of their students and about ensuringstudents understand the concepts of thiscomplex area of study.

BIOMEDICALSCIENCE

The biomedical science degree provides graduates with a fantastic platform from whichto build a career in almost any area of medicine. Career opportunities range from workingin research in a nearly limitless range of medical disciplines from the study of diseaseto forensic analysis, or it provides the option to take on further specialised study in areassuch as pharmaceuticals or anatomy. It is often necessary to go on to further study andspecialise in order to get your dream job, but this is the same for many other jobs inunrelated faculties, such as law or business. However, when you find the area you love,postgraduate study isnt really a sacrifice. I plan to continue studying medicine and will

definitely go on to postgraduate studies.

NAME: Christopher McLean

JOB:Still a student

DEGREES:

Bachelor of Biomedical Science, UTS

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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Medical lab manager, Cytologist, BiochemistMicrobiologist, Research Associate,Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians,Secondary School Teacher, Cancer Research,Gene therapy, Embryology, Infectious DiseaseDignostics, Biological Oceanographer,Microbiology Technician, Microbiologist,Geneticist, Biologist or Pathology Medical

Practicioner.

POSSIBLE JOBS

Childrens Medical Research Institute, HospitalsNSW, Accenture Australia, AGRF, UTS Institutefor the Biotechnology of Infectious Diseases,ALDI Australia, ANZ Bank, Australian DefenceForce, Defence Signals Directorate, Dept ofForeign Affairs and Trade, Dept of Transport

and Regional Services, KPMG, Lion Nathan,NSW Fire Brigades, PricewaterhouseCoopersand Unilever Australasia.

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The Forensic Biology degree at UTS hasa strong foundation in the bio-medicalsciences, with the inclusion of Crime Scene,Human Remains and DNA Profiling. Thereare study areas in haematology (which isthe study of blood), epidemiology (the study

of disease), histology (the study of tissues),immunology (the study of the immunesystem), microbiology (which is the studyof microscopic organisms) and molecularbiology as well as many other medicalscience disciplines to choose from. Theforensic biology degree is almost like doinga biomedical science degree but with aforensic element. This provides a versatileplatform from which to build a career in

many areas. An interesting bio-medicalscience option is anatomical pathology,which involves working with tissues samples.This can be a very rewarding career becausesometimes surgeons need lab tests doneon tissue from patients who are still onthe operating table. These tests need to beaccurate and fast, and they often provide theinformation that will save the patients life.

Career options for forensic biology graduatesmay include all the bio-medical options aswell as specific forensic areas. There is theresearch and teaching field, such as whatI do, but also DNA profiling, other areas ofhuman identification and of course one of the

more popular career paths is to work for thepolice either in a lab-based capacity or as aScene of crime officer.

I find my work rewarding, inspiring andI continue to be fascinated by the way thehuman body works. I feel that it is reallyimportant to have anatomy resources forstudents, as the students I teach will goon to careers where they propagate healthwithin the community in many different

ways. Forensics is such a broad field with somany options available, however one thing isconsistent across them all; you will certainlyhave an interesting and challenging career...although crimes are not solved within a onehour episodes!

FORENSICBIOLOGY

As an anatomist, most of my days are spent preparing anatomical teaching specimens.

Anatomy is a three dimensional subject you are able to show students what youreexplaining, whereas many other disciplines, such as quantum physics, are far moreconceptual. Anatomy cannot be understood from looking at a two dimensional imageor reading a description in a text book. Its equivalent to a mechanic trying to learn howan engine fits together by just studying from a book. With anatomy it is impossibleto appreciate and understand how bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels worktogether unless you can trace their path. Many structures undulate over, under, aroundand through others, so being able to see this first hand on a specimen is invaluable.Although human evolution hasnt changed anatomy greatly in recent times, thereis always variation between individuals; as such I am constantly learning and beingsurprised by the human body.

NAME: Clare Bodimeade

JOB:

Technical Officer (Anatomy),University of Technology Sydney

DEGREES:

Bachelor of Forensic Biologyin Biomedical Science, UTS

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FORENSIC BIOLOGY

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Forensic scientist, forensic specialist,forensic officer, Scene of Crime Officer,Technical Officer, Research Associate,

Science teacher, Forensic Microanalysis,Forensic Trace Evidence Specialist, ForensicToxicologist, Forensic Physician, Team Leaderin Investigations, Forensic Biologist, HospitalSpecialist or Laboratory Services

POSSIBLE JOBS

Australian Federal Police, NSW Police,Forensic Science Services Branch, Forensic

Services Group, AGRF, Department ofPolice and Emergency Management, DAL,Department of Forensic Medicine, NationalInstitute of Forensic Science, NIFS, VictorianInstitute of Forensic Medicine, Pathologylabs, Hospitals, Australian Secret IntelligenceService, Australian Defence Force, MedicareAustralia, Defence Science and TechnologyOrganisation, IBM and Australian Centre forPlant Functional Genomics.

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TRADITIONAL CHINESE

MEDICINE

SPECIFIC MAJOR

Private practitioner, Clinical therapist,Nutritional and health consultants, Academia,Clinical Research Associate, Acupuncturist,Homoeopath, Naturopath, Traditional ChineseMedicine Practictioner, ComplementaryHealth Therapists, Natural Therapist,

Herbalist, Myotherapist, Naturopath orMassage Therapist.

POSSIBLE JOBS

Private Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic,Medical Centres, Overseas hospitalssuch as China, Korea and Taiwan andtertiary institutions.

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WITH MATHEMATICSIN YOUR POCKET THEPOSSIBILITIES AREINFINITE!

Mathematics is essential to many newand exciting technologies, includingnanotechnology and molecular genetics.It underpins many trades and businesses.

CREATIVITY:The ability to view problems inimaginative and innovative ways.

MODELLING:Using data to createmathematical models to make predictionsand analyse complex situations.

LEARNING:Developing of the knowledge

and skills required to understand and usenew concepts and information.

RESEARCH:The ability to pose questions,understand processes and make discoveries.

PROBLEM SOLVING: The ability to dissectproblems into their essential componentsand solve them using suitable methods.

STUDYING MATHS HELPSDEVELOP SKILLS IN:

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WHAT IS OPERATIONS RESEARCH?It is about the optimisation of scheduling, manufacturing and pricing,which is a critical part of business and government planning.

WHAT IS MODELLING?A mathematical model uses a set of equations and variables todescribe a system such as the climate or a financial market.Mathematical models are used to predict and forecast the effect ofchanges in the variables on the behaviour of the system.

WHY COMBINE MATHS WITH COMPUTING?Distinguish yourself by combining mathematics and computing. You willbe in clear edge over straight computing graduate, where you innovatein jobs that require both disciplines such as Senior Confirmit SurveyProgrammer, Java Developer, C++ Researcher/Developer, etc.

DEFENCE:A big employer of mathematics graduates with a widerange of expertise, where the work is varied and exciting, offeringgreat opportunities for development.

ENERGY:Mathematicians are invaluable resources for energycompanies, in improving efficiency of energy distribution andconsumption.

ENVIRONMENT: Analytically strong graduates are crucial in predictingfuture outcomes by modelling new technologies by analysing currentdata which allows us to pinpoint areas requires improvement.

FINANCE:The finance sector is another huge employer ofmathematics graduates because of the advanced quantitative andanalytical skills that these graduates have. This area covers the stockmarket and other forms of investment, insurance and the regulation ofthese areas.

FORENSICS:Mathematicians and statisticians are preferredcandidates because of their analytical skills when it comes torevealing and analysing the truth.

HEALTH:Current and future healthcare relies crucially on analysisof numerical data from cancer research to infectious diseases.

MARKET RESEARCH:How can companies keep their customerssatisfied? Market researchers interpret customer records andspending habits to provide their company with the competitive edgeover their competitors. Maths and stats graduates are numericallysavvy and know how to interpret these customer data.

METEOROLOGY:The modelling of ocean currents, weather patternsand climate change is all about mathematics.

TEACHING:get back to school and inspire the younger generationsof the importance of mathematics in our daily lives.

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UTS Bachelor of Science is a flexible degree that prepares you for a professional scientificcareer. It is based on a solid foundation of core study areas in science and mathematics,where you study a three-year Bachelor of Science with a major of your choice.

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BSC MAJOR CHOICES>Mathematics > Statistics

MAJOR CHOICES

>Applied Chemistry

>Applied Physics

>Nanotechnology

MAJOR CHOICES

>Medical Science

>Marine Biology

>Biotechnology

>Biomedical Science

> Environmental Biology

> Environmental Forensics

YEAR 2&3

* Flexible Major You canchoose a range of 2ndand 3rd year subjects tosuit your interests

YEAR 1Choose one of the

three FoundationStreams (FS)

End of the 1styear of study,choose yourmajor fromyour chosen

foundationstream or theFlexible* major

PHYSICALSCIENCES

FS

LIFE &ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCESFS

MATHEMATICALSCIENCES

FS

When students are unsure or have multiple

interests, they may find it difficult to committo something for three years withoutexperiencing it.

So whats great about this program? It givesstudents the flexibility to choose their majorat the end of their first year of study, thusgiving them the opportunity to experiencesubjects before locking in on a major.

In first year, students basically follow a

foundation stream which will give them achoice of a few majors. Students can alsodecide against choosing a major at theend of their first year of study. They can optto choose second and third year subjectsaccording to their interests or career paths.

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This gives you the option to pursue allavenues or to hone your skills and specialisein your desired field but dont worry, if

you arent sure what you want to specialisein. You can choose to take up other majorsafter youve already started your science ormathematics degree, and throughout yourtime at UTS, we will ensure you are given theopportunity to experience many areas throughflexible course structures, so you have thetime and the space to decide who you wantto be!

SPECIALISED DEGREES WITH DOUBLEDISCIPLINES

You can choose to do a specialised degreewith double disciplines, which will give you asought after specialisation. These include:

Bachelor of Mathematics and Computing isan interesting alternative to studying only ininformation technology, which will give youthe edge over graduates who have studied

only one discipline. There are many greatcareer options open to graduates of thisdegree, including games developer, computerprogrammer or investment analyst.

Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance isa great option for students interested infollowing business related careers but whowant to graduate with something a littlemore to put them ahead of the pack inthis exceptionally competitive work-place.

Graduates enjoy varied careers, mostly inhigh-finance positions such as investmentbanking, property valuing or stock marketanalysis.

CROSS-FACULTY COMBINED DEGREESTo provide even more flexibility, UTS: Sciencegives students the opportunity to combine

their science degree with another fromother UTS Faculties, resulting in doublespecialisations. Students can create innovativeand dynamic specialisations, limited only bytheir interests and imagination. A combineddegree will ensure graduates are uniqueand highly sought-after in industry, and acombined degree generally only requires oneor two years extra study, so youll be out inthe workforce before you know it. With such

options, the world really is your oyster.Some great examples of combineddegrees are as follows:

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of MedicalScience or Bachelor of Biotechnology with theBachelor of Business can take you just aboutanywhere, depending on the specialisationsyou choose. For example, a major inchemistry and marketing will ensure you

become invaluable to pharmaceuticalcompanies, where you will have the optionof following a career in either the businessor research aspects of the industry. Bycombining your degree to include bothpractical business qualifications andprofessional scientific ones, you leave youroptions open to work in any aspects of thebusiness of science.

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Medical

Science of Bachelor of Biotechnology with theBachelor of Engineering provides graduateswith a unique and highly sought-after skill set.Covering a broad range of options depending

on the majors you choose, this degreecould see you working in research, designand development, or management. Want to

work in robotics? With the environment?In telecommunications? The list is endless.

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of MedicalScience with the Bachelor of Laws. Fancyyourself as an Erin Brockovich? This is thedegree for you. Students graduate with theacademic requirements for admission aslegal practitioners, making them highlyprized as lawyers in areas relating to appliedand medical sciences. These careers are

generally highly paid, and lawyers specialisingin environmental, medical and patent law arealways in demand.

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of MedicalScience or Bachelor of Biotechnology, orBachelor of Maths & Finance or Bachelor ofMaths & Computing with the Bachelor of Artsin International Studies. This degree is onlyoffered at UTS. Students can combine any of

the 12 science majors through the BSc withspecialist studies in participating countries,which are Canada, Chile, China, France,Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latino USA,Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland andThailand. This not only provides you with aprofessional qualification and the opportunityto study abroad for a full-year, experiencingthe culture, language and knowledge of yourchosen country. It also provides you with

international experience and of course, loadsof fun! How can you resist?

In todays economy, it doesnt matter what industry you want to work in, you canguarantee one thing it will be a competitive market. In order to ensure you graduateas work-ready as you can be, UTS: Science offers you the option of combining yourscience degree with other disciplines from other UTS Faculties.

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HONOURS DEGREEAn honours degree is the first step into your

research career. It is a year where Studentsgraduate with an advanced knowledge basein their chosen field as well as the ability toproduce work in a more independent manner.

You will be responsible for creating,developing, conducting and documentingthe research project of your choice (subjectto approval), which will be overseen by anacademic supervisor.

These projects offer students the opportunityto be involved in real-world scientificdiscoveries. The resources of the universityare available to you, and in some casesresearch may be done off-campus at majorscientific research centres such as theCSIRO. You will also be able to networkwith academics, postgraduate students,postdoctoral fellows and researchers.

If you intend to pursue a career in scientific

research or academia, an honours degree isa prerequisite for enrolling in a PhD (Doctorof Philosophy).

There are many study areas for honoursdegrees which include Chemistry, ForensicScience, Physics, Nanotechnology,Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, ForensicBiology, Medical Science, Mathematics,Statistics, Environmental Sciences, etc.

To view current honours projects, visit:www.science.uts.edu.au/honours/

POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK DEGREESUTS: Science offers both coursework and

higher research degrees. Generally one yearfull-time, these courses further developthe skills taught during undergraduatestudy, but designed for students to developa specialisation or focus on their specificinterest areas. Coursework degrees takea more structured approach to teachingand are more closely supervised thanresearch degrees.

To view current postgraduate coursework

degrees on offer, visit:www.science.uts.edu.au/courses/

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREES

UTS is proud of its reputation as a practicaluniversity of the real world and workshard to foster and develop its substantiallinks to industry. Due to this, UTS: Scienceresearchers and research students are

involved in particularly innovative researchprojects that have the potential to make realdifferences to the scientific community and tothe population in general.

UTS: Science research degrees are self-directed, independent study programs,aimed at producing thesis that contributesnew knowledge to the field of research.All research degrees have a 100% research

component.To view current postgraduate researchdegrees available, visit:www.science.uts.edu.au/courses/

You have lots of options after youve completed your science degree. You can enter theworkforce and put the skills youve learned into practice or, as many students do, you cango on to further study, advance your skills even further and become specialised in yourchosen field. Below are some further study options.

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FURTHERSTUDY

WHATS NEXT AFTER YOUR FIRST DEGREE?
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This careers guide is a resource for thoseinterested in a science or maths career, andalso to provide a greater awareness of theworld of possibilities to graduates who areable to innovate and think outside the box!

UTS: SciencePO Box 123, BroadwayNSW 2007, AustraliaEmail: [email protected]

Youll be happy to know that this guide has beenprinted on an FSC certified paper and printed at anFSC certified printer. This means UTS has done its bit forthe environment by using environmentally friendly paper

and ink to produce this guide and wed ask that you alsodo your bit for the environment and pass this guide on toa friend when youre done with it.

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