1. Should we stop using animals?
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The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) is campaigning peacefully to create a world where nobody wants or believes we need to experiment on animals.

2. What are the laws about animal testing?
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To use animals in scientific research, organizations must apply to the government for a licence.
The government will only issue a licence for the use of animals in research if there is no valid alternative that can be used.
If granted a licence, laboratories must follow rules set by the government about how the animals are kept, used and killed.
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3. How are animals used in the UK?
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4. The future of animal testing
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Many people hope that the number of organisms used in scientific procedures can be reduced in the future.
The government is also currently funding research to improve and develop alternative methods.
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Alternative methods are already being used by scientists, wherever possible.

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What do you think?
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Animal testing quiz
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Careers in biology
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Studying science allows you to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills and understanding.
Science qualifications are highly valued by employers and can lead to many different career pathways. There are a wide range of biology-related careers, these include:
medicine
scientific research
conservation
food science
forensics
farming
veterinary services
science communication.
What is it like working in these fields?

9. Careers in biology – laboratory assistant
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10. Careers in biology – ecology
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11. Careers in biology – medical research
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12. Choosing a career in biology
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Many science careers involve working with the public, working outdoors or from an office environment. Biology-based careers don’t always involve working in a laboratory.
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Why not think about a career in science?