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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

As a biology graduate you have a variety of careers available to you, including nature conservation, microbiology, genetic counsellor, researcher and medical representative.  As there are lots of options, it can be difficult deciding, so this guide and the careers team can help. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement, which will look fantastic on your CV and increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at a earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Biology students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Closing Date: 27/11/2026Location: England – South West.Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – South East.,UK Nationwide.If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Why this role mattersHelp shape the long-term development, performance and sustainability of AWE’s estate. […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – North West.Edge Hill University has teamed up with Benridge Care Group to launch the Community Companions Project.The project supports care home residents to build friendships, share memories, enjoy meaningful companionship, and stay connected with others. Whether it is a chat over a cup of tea, taking part […]
  • Closing Date: 03/12/2026Location: Scotland.,UK Nationwide.Are you a talented individual with drive, enthusiasm and ambition, and a passion for the outdoors? If you're ready to build a sustainable and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you about our 2027 Graduate Development Programme.The UK government has committed to a target of net-zero carbon […]
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide. If you're curious about food, excited by new ideas and want to understand how great products make it from an initial concept onto supermarket shelves, our Product Development Graduate Programme is designed for you.This programme is designed to develop the next generation of Product Developers, equipping you […]
  • Closing Date: 01/12/2026Location: UK Nationwide. What you’ll be doing • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, with roles based in either factory or office settings. • Standards & Processes: Ensure systems and processes meet rigorous customer and industry standards. • Governance: Drive governance and uphold high standards across the organisation. The Technical […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – South East.,UK Nationwide.If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Why this role mattersHelp project teams understand where delivery stands, what is changing and […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – South East.,UK Nationwide.If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Why this role mattersSupport the critical infrastructure and utilities networks that enable AWE's operations, […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – South East.If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Why this role mattersJoin the Liabilities team, which sets direction and manages nuclear, radiological, chemical […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – South East.If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.Why this role mattersJoin Nuclear Services, an essential function that delivers Health Physics, waste and […]
  • Closing Date: 23/11/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Are you a Health & Social Care graduate ready to take your first step into leadership? Unique Care Network is looking for a Team Leader to lead and develop support workers across a cluster of our supported living homes in the Black Country.This is a hands-on role. You’ll […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – East.,England – Greater London.,England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Northern Ireland.,Scotland.Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate.  Once you have made an application you will […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – East.,England – Greater London.,England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Northern Ireland.,Scotland.,UK Nationwide.Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate.  Once you have made an application you […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – North East.,England – South East.,England – South West.,Northern Ireland.,Scotland.,Wales.,UK Nationwide.Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate.  Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a […]
  • Closing Date: 10/11/2026Location: England – South West.,England – West Midlands.,UK Nationwide.What will you do on the programme?At Babcock, Systems Engineering is the glue that holds complex projects together. As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you’ll be at the centre of some of the UK’s most advanced engineering programmes – applying systems principles to […]
  • Closing Date: 27/11/2026Location: England – Greater London.,England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South East.,England – West Midlands.,Scotland.What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do […]

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