u/crimsonmoon101

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for honest career advice because I feel a bit lost trying to map out a realistic path forward, especially with wanting to leave the UK long-term.
I currently have a BSc in Business Management and most of my experience so far is in early project support / coordination roles, but I don’t feel fully aligned with the business/corporate direction anymore.

I’m now trying to pivot into something more science/health/environment related, but I want to be very realistic about what I choose.

What I’m interested in:

Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife Conservation
Marine Biology
Geology
Genetics / human biology
Immune systems
Public health
Disease research / understanding how diseases spread and are studied
Science that actually impacts real-world health or the environment

I find this kind of work way more meaningful than traditional business roles.

My constraints / preferences:

I really don’t enjoy maths-heavy work (this is important for me)

I would like some fieldwork or real-world exposure, not just office/lab desk work all the time

I strongly want stability + good salary, not unstable contract-based work or years of low pay

I want a career that is realistically employable internationally, not just UK-focused

I have a strong desire to travel / potentially work abroad long-term (not just holiday travel, but relocation opportunities)

I want something that feels meaningful but also practical and financially secure.

My situation:

I’m currently based in the UK (London), and I’m honestly finding the job market quite tough, especially for early-career roles that offer better pay and progression.
I’m also in a relationship, and my partner is building a career in media, so I’m hoping to move somewhere that can support both science/health careers and entertainment/media industries.
We’re keen on relocating — countries we’re considering include places like Australia, Canada, Netherlands, etc.

What I’ve been looking at:

I’ve been exploring:

Biotechnology

Environmental science

Geology

Marine biology

Conservation biology

Epidemiology / public health-related fields

Wildlife research/ conservation / rehabilitation

But I’m struggling to understand:
Which of these are actually realistic to enter from my background

Which ones avoid heavy maths

Which ones genuinely lead to stable, well-paid jobs internationally

And which ones actually allow travel or relocation without being extremely niche or unstable

Main question:

Given my background in Business Management + project support experience, what would be the best realistic route into science/health/public health or biotech careers that:

doesn’t require strong maths

offers good job stability and salary

has international opportunities (I want to move out of the UK)

ideally includes some fieldwork / real-world impact

is actually achievable without starting completely from scratch if possible

Would I need a second degree, a master’s conversion, or is there a more strategic entry route (e.g. data, project management in biotech/public health, etc.)?

Any honest advice from people in these fields would be massively appreciated — especially if you’ve switched careers or work internationally.
I’m trying to avoid wasting years going down the wrong path, so I’d really value real-world insight over idealised career advice.

Thanks so much :)