Antarctica is an extreme and hostile place and you’ll need to prepare carefully, have specialist training and make sure you’ve got all your cold-weather clothing and equipment packed.

The British Antarctic Survey has been taking scientists and support staff to the frozen continent for over 50 years – once you’ve joined the Survey you can start the rigorous preparation process and become one of a select group to venture far into this remarkable, unique and scientifically important icy wilderness.

• Complete the timeline and learn about what it takes to get all the way to Rothera Research Station in the Antarctic Peninsula.
• You’ll need to think of everything before you’re allowed to venture out to collect your data as a fully-fledged Antarctic scientist.

More information about the journey south can be found with the British Antarctic Survey.