Medicine, Health Care and Veterinary
A gynaecologist is firstly a medical doctor, but has studied further in order to assist women with their holistic reproductive health. Read more
Horse trainers, also called equine trainers, work with horses to prepare them for riders, races, trail work and horse shows. Read more
Lecturers teach and carry out research in universities and higher education establishments. They teach academic and vocational subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level to students over the age of 18. Read more
Marine microbiologists study marine life forms that cannot be seen with the naked eye, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and microscopic algae. Read more
Medical doctors, or General Practitioners, provide primary and continuing medical care for patients. They diagnose physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries, and prescribe medications and treatment to promote or restore good health. Read more
Medical representatives (or ‘reps’) are the key point of contact between pharmaceutical and medical companies and health care professionals, promoting product awareness, answering queries, providing advice and introducing new products. Read more
Midwives are nurses who specialise in the care of maternity patients and the delivery of babies. They work as part of a team of professional and medical staff that includes doctors. Read more
Registered nurses assess, plan, provide and evaluate preventative, curative and rehabilitative care for patients, clients and residents in a wide variety of settings. Read more
A nutritionist is responsible for the promotion of nutritional health and well-being and prevention of nutrition-related health problems of people via improvements in the food and nutrition system. Read more
An occupational therapist (OT) is a health professional who is responsible for helping patients develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Read more
An optical dispenser, or dispensing optician, works as part of an eye care team alongside optometrists or ophthalmologists (who issue the optical prescription) and optical mechanics (who make the visual aid or optical appliance). Read more
Optometrists are primary health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health. Read more
Oral hygienists are preventive oral health professionals, providing people with advice and information on good oral health. Read more
Orthodontists design, fabricate or use orthodontic appliances to realign teeth and jaws in order to allow for normal functioning and to improve appearance. Read more
A paediatric dietitian specialises in creating and evaluating nutrition programmes and policies for children from infancy up through 18 years of age. Read more