• Question: what would you recomend for someone to take in a level if they want to be come a cosmetic scientists and start their own buissness by selling their own products, also if they want to become a paeditrition?

    Asked by michaeljackson31 to Davie, Gemma, James P, James V, Nuala on 2 Jul 2012.
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      James Pope answered on 2 Jul 2012:

      Hi michaeljackson31,

      For either careers creating cosmetics or working as a Doctor, Biology and Chemistry A-Levels are the ones to make sure you do. Another science or Maths will then support this really well.

      But, make sure that you check with a careers advisor at your school, I’m confident I’m right, but they should definately know!

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      Nuala Carson answered on 2 Jul 2012:

      Hey michaeljackson31,

      A cosmetic scientist would probably be centered around chemistry. My mum did something really similar and she did chemistry at university. You would also need biology.

      A paediatrician would need the same qualifications as any doctor so you need at least 3 science at A level so go with chemistry, biology and physics!

      If you are considering future jobs go and chat with a teacher and see if the subjects are right for you before you commit

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      James Verdon answered on 2 Jul 2012:

      Hi michaeljackson,
      For cosmetics, the two key subjects at A-level are probably chemistry and biology. Chemistry because most cosmetics are made up from a combination of natural and man-made chemicals, and biology so you have an understanding of how they interact with the human body. Then I’d suggest finding either a chemistry or biology degree at university (or some might offer joint honours in chemistry and biology, which would be perfect).

      Good luck if you want to start your own business, that’s a really great ambition. If it doesn’t work out for you right away, you could get a job with any of the major producers, like L’Oreal or Proctor & Gamble for example, who employ loads of chemists, to get some experience before striking out on your own.

      To be a paediatrician, you first have to have medical training. So I’d suggest doing biology at A-level, and then finding a medical degree at university. During a degree in medicine, you’ll get the chance to specialise into the field of medicine that you prefer, which can lead you into paediatrics. I should warn you though, medical degrees take a lot longer than normal degrees (5 or 6 years at least) and can be more expensive.

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