Energy & Environment
Degree plus
Climate Modeller
Use physics, maths and supercomputers to simulate climate systems and predict environmental change.
A day in the life
Run global simulations, compare predictions with satellite data, write research papers, and brief policymakers.
Entry routes
- A-level Physics + Maths (+ Geography/Computer Science useful)
- Physics, Maths, Meteorology or Environmental Science degree
- Masters or PhD in climate science
Typical salary
£26,000-£32,000 to £65,000+
Mid-career: £40,000-£55,000
Academic and government salaries differ from private consultancies.
UK employers
- Met Office
- British Antarctic Survey
- NERC
- UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Worldwide employers
- NASA GISS
- NOAA
- ECMWF
- IPCC
Useful route links
These links are good starting points for courses, apprenticeships, graduate routes and professional training. They open the official or specialist sites rather than another summary page.
UCAS course search: climate science
Compare degree prospectuses, entry requirements, open days and course structures.
ucas.com
National Careers Service: Climate scientist
Independent UK profile for climate scientist routes, skills and pay.
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
National Careers Service: Green careers
Explore routes into jobs that support net zero and the environment.
nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
UCAS Physics and astronomy courses
Search UK undergraduate physics, astrophysics and related degree options.
ucas.com
Prospects: what can I do with a physics degree?
Independent overview of careers that physics graduates enter.
prospects.ac.uk
Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK
Search current apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship vacancies in England.
gov.uk
Key skills
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Sources and further reading
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