"Doing a job in drug delivery research and development is really rewarding; it is a great feeling to know that when you make a breakthrough it has the potential to benefit lots of people."

Dr Helen Woods, Critical Pharmaceuticals, Nottingham

"One of the best reasons for studying science is the wide variety of work it gives you access to. There is a shortage of Biomedical Scientists so there is little job competition here, I previously worked as a science teacher, again a shortage area. My science background can also get me involved in research and the strong academic challenges of a science degree make it applicable to other careers. Science can provide a career for life because even if you don’t want to stay in one area of science many careers are interchangeable with a little extra study, again this is how I changed from teaching to laboratory science by following a part-time one year course. Finally it is extremely interesting and has many layers of depth of understanding, I recommend it."

"I like being a scientist because everyday presents a new challenge. Being a scientist means you learn something new everyday."

Industrial researcher, Pharmaceutical Company, Nottingham

"There's nothing more exciting than looking at something and thinking 'I'm the only person in the entire world to know this!’. It might only last 5 minutes until you tell somebody, but it's worth all the time it took you to get there."

Dr Jason Hyde, postdoctoral research fellow, Southampton

"The ‘wow’ factor and mystery of science never ceases to amaze me and by studying science, I now have a better understanding of the mystery but still haven’t lost the ‘wow’ factor."

Postgraduate science student, Nottingham

"It's the only job where you get to do and see things that NOBODY else in the world has ever done."

Dr Dan Bratton, research scientist, Cambridge

"There's always something new to learn about in science."

"The rapid changes in our world are mainly due to the progress of science. So I think that studying science would give us an important advantage in adapting to these changes."

TOEFL student. Quote taken from essay entitled ‘Is studying science more important than studying literature?’

"The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science."

Albert Einstein. Quote taken from 'Living Philosophies', 1931

"Young people with minds ready to be moulded should study science as there are plenty of opportunities to do fun experiments and blow things up!"

Sarah Moss, Year 8 pupil, Nottingham

"I remember doing an experiment at school where if it went wrong, it formed a really big flame. After that, I always wanted to do science. You got away from your desk and got to use unusual and exciting things. I was always best at science."

Stuart Reid, Chemistry postdoctoral researcher, Southampton

"My father was a science teacher and suggested I study science because it was easier to get a job, and I have to agree with this. I would add that once you are in a fairly well paid job, you can dabble with the arts in your spare time if you want to!"

Liz Hames, pharmacist, Nottingham

"To perform experiments that have never been performed by anyone else in the world can be a very exciting thought."

Peter Clark, postgraduate inorganic chemist, Nottingham

"Studying science is great for the curious minded, if you have ever wondered why "something is" studying science can enable you to find the answer!"

"Science has helped in so many ways to shape the world in which we now live. To study science is to be part of building on that progress and making a better future."

Peter Clark, postgraduate inorganic chemist, Nottingham