What does a Scientist do?
Uses systematic observation, experimentation and analysis to investigate natural or applied scientific questions.
Demand level: High
Scientist
Uses systematic observation, experimentation and analysis to investigate natural or applied scientific questions. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 38 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR380 000 p.a.Mid-levelR620 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Data analysis · EssentialExperimental design · EssentialScientific method · EssentialProblem solving · ImportantTechnical communication · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Applied Mathematics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Applied Statistics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Archaeology — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Artificial Intelligence — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Astrophysics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Biochemistry — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Business Computing — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Chemistry — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Computer Engineering — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Computer Science — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Environmental & Geographical Science — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Genetics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Geology — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Human Anatomy & Physiology — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Marine Biology — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Mathematical Statistics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Mathematics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Ocean and Atmosphere Science — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Physics — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Quantitative Biology — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Statistics & Data Science — University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc General) — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Actuarial Science — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Applied Bioinformatics — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Applied Ecology — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Biochemistry and Cell Biology — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Biodiversity — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Genetics and Developmental Biology — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences - Microbiology and Biotechnology — University of the Witwatersrand
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Applied Mathematics →Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Applied Statistics →Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Archaeology →Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Artificial Intelligence →Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Astrophysics →Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Biochemistry →
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Scientist do?
Uses systematic observation, experimentation and analysis to investigate natural or applied scientific questions.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Data analysis, Experimental design, Scientific method, Problem solving, Technical communication.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
38 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.