Science & Engineering

This option is open to people with degrees in science, engineering, mathematics, computing or other numerate disciplines. Science and Engineering Fast Streamers work in a number of government departments. Most of them work in the MOD and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Last updated - 21st October 2009

The MOD is at the forefront of research and development, harnessing changing technology to meet the UK’s defence needs. It has many different opportunities to offer. You could work in one of Europe’s largest research agencies, developing anything from satellite communications for peace-keeping operations to unmanned reconnaissance vehicles. You could get involved in procurement for some of the world’s most technologically advanced engineering projects. You could be handling policy development or conveying complex technological ideas to Ministers in layman’s terms.

BIS is a new department, formed in 2009 from the merger of two former government departments. It was created to build Britain’s capabilities and economic strengths to compete in the global economy. To do so successfully, Britain requires a regulatory environment that encourages enterprise, skilled people, innovation, world-class science and research.

Both the MOD and BIS also take non-Science and Engineering Fast Streamers.