For further advice about studying the subjects for the job you want contact your school careers advisor at school or visit your local Connexions office. And remember the only person setting the limits is you - so reach for the sky!
We've compiled a useful set of links to other careers information related sites. Please remember that AstraZeneca is not responsible for the content or operation of external sites.
Apprenticeships
UK Government site about UK Apprenticeship programmes
https://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
ABPI
Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry. Further information on careers within our sector
http://www.abpi-careers.org.uk
BBC
The BBC has a comprehensive learning and advice zone for people of all ages
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning
Careers Gateway
The Government's web portal for young people on education, careers and employment
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/youngpeople/youngpeople.shtml
CareersScope
On-line access to the full colour magazines devoted to higher education and career choices for school and college students.
http://www.careerscope.info/
Connexions Careers Service
The Government's careers centre for young people. Definately worth a visit.
http://www.connexions.gov.uk
Careers NorthWest
Information and advice service for people of all ages across the North-West region.
http://www.careersnorthwest.com
Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC)
Promoting lifetime career development, the Careers Research and Advisory Centre offers expertise and information
http://www.crac.org.uk
Careers Portal
Comprehensive career advice website run by 'The Trotman Publishing Group' with links to more than 1,700 other useful sites
http://www.careersportal.co.uk
Independent Schools Careers Organisation
Helpful career ideas, student support, courses, events and Careerscope magazine
http://www.isco.org.uk
Scenta
Supported by The Engineering and Technology Board (The ETB), this organisation works with leaders in the science, engineering and technology (SET) world to provide a web-gateway for career, learning and informational resources.
http://www.scenta.co.uk/
Spectrum Magazine
Careers information and opportunities for 16-19 year ethnic students
http://www.spectrummagazine.co.uk
Streetwyse Magazine
On-line site for the quarterly school-leaver careers magazine
http://www.streetwyse.com
Support 4 Learning
Government backed resource centre for helping you to choose, finance and support your education. Info on training, lifelong learning, career planning and job search
http://www.support4learning.org.uk
UCAS
Universities and Colleges Admission Service - database of courses with excellent advice for students and parents
http://www.ucas.com
University Options
University guide for parents, prospective students, schools and colleges developed by the University of Manchester and UMIST Careers Service.
http://www.universityoptions.co.uk
