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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?

Roles and careers related to a degree in biology

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Roles and careers related to a degree in biomedical science

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Explore the career paths of other biology graduates

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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.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for

How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers

How can I gain experience?

Information about volunteering, placements, and work-based learning

Interested in a work placement?

View current placement opportunities for EHU students studying FAS subjects

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.

Online learning pathway – Job Searching

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

CV and application advice Online learning pathway – Making applications Review your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Interview advice Online learning pathway – interviews and assessments

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

Practice online tests at Graduates First Practice interviews at Shortlist Me Book at mock interview

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

Our top tips and advice Online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

Latest opportunities for Biology students

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.

  • Bupa – Graduate Business Management Scheme – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 21-Nov-2023Location: England – Greater London.Bupa are known as a leading healthcare group, but we’re so much more than that.We have 43 million customers worldwide, with no shareholders, so we can reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.We’re focused on our purpose […]
  • Bupa – Graduate Technology Scheme – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.Bupa are known as a leading healthcare group, but we’re so much more than that.We have 43 million customers worldwide, with no shareholders, so we can reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.We’re focused […]
  • Dstl Industrial placements – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Closing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Are you studying a STEM degree? Do you have a curious mind and enjoy solving problems? Looking for the right year-long placement during your degree? Scratch the surface with a year- long placement with Dstl (Defence Science Technology and Laboratory). You […]
  • Dstl Summer placements – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Closing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Are you studying a STEM degree? Do you have a curious personality? Want to enhance your studies whilst being paid? Begin scratching the surface with a 10-12 week summer placement where you will be embedded within a Science and Technology division: […]
  • Dstl Project Management placements – Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
    Closing Date: 00:00 08-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.,England – South West. Are you studying a project management, business studies or similar degree? Do you have a curious personality? Looking for the placement during your degree? Scratch the surface with a placement (Industrial Placement for 12 months or a Summer Placement for 10-12 […]
  • Teacher of Maths – Holy Family RC & CE College
    Closing Date: 00:00 09-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.  Rochdale MBC, Diocese of Salford and Diocese of Manchester Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Wilton Grove Heywood OL10 2AA   Teacher of Maths Main Scale M1 to Upper Pay Scale UPS3 (£28, 000 to £43,685) […]
  • Amazing 12-month Placement at JDE! – Sanctuary Graduates
    Closing Date: 05-Nov-2023Location: Hybrid.“Everyone deserves the coffee they love.”    Who are JDE?  JDE is home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, their coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries and includes iconic household names such as Kenco, L’Or, Tassimo and Douwe […]
  • Graduate Scheme 2024 – Information Security – National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL)
    Closing Date: 03-Dec-2023Location: England – North West. There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful […]
  • Graduate Scheme 2024 – Security – National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL)
    Closing Date: 03-Dec-2023Location: England – North West. There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful […]
  • Graduate Opportunities – Science and Technology Facilities Council – The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
    Closing Date: 00:00 29-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,Scotland.Graduate Opportunities – Science and Technology Facilities Council We know that you want to use your talent, skill, and dedication to make a difference and at STFC you will get the opportunity to do just that. Your work will […]
  • Science and Technology Industrial Placements – The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
    Closing Date: 00:00 29-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.,England – South East.,Scotland.Science and Technology Industrial Placements Student life is great but taking time out to gain experience of the workplace can be both a rewarding and invaluable experience as you choose your path ahead. STFC can offer you the opportunity to make a […]
  • STEM Public Engagement Industrial Placement – The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
    Closing Date: 00:00 29-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.Science and Technology Facilities Council The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a state-of-the-art research centre that generates beams of neutrons and muons to study the atomic-level properties of materials, from aircraft components and ancient swords to superconductors and spider silk.  As a world-leading research […]
  • Science Communication Industrial Placement – The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
    Closing Date: 00:00 29-Oct-2023Location: England – South East.Science and Technology Facilities Council ISIS Neutron and Muon SourceISIS Neutron and Muon Source produces beams of neutrons and muons that allow scientists to study materials at the atomic level using a suite of instruments, often described as ‘super-microscopes’. It supports a national and international […]
  • Graduate Environmental Health Officer / Environmental Health Officer – West Lancashire Borough Council
    Closing Date: 00:00 15-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.Are you a new Environmental Health professional looking for an exciting opportunity to take your next steps in the profession? West Lancashire Borough Council is looking for a Graduate Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Protection and Housing Team.  You will be passionate to […]
  • Graduate SHEQ Advisor – (Germany & DACH Region) – RSK Group
    Closing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: Rest of the world. The Vacancy We have an exciting opportunity for you at RSK to join our existing Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Department, as a Graduate SHEQ Advisor – Germany & DACH Region working in Germany from our offices in Essen or Cologne or Stuttgart. Full Job Specification and translation into German is […]
  • Graduate Hydrologist – Hemel Hempstead – RSK Group
    Closing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater London. The Vacancy RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd, part of the RSK Group are looking for a Graduate Hydrologist to join the team in Hemel Hempstead. This is a full-time, permanent position.  RSK LDE Ltd was formed in 2003 after a number of specialist […]
  • SHEQ Graduate Advisor – Bristol – RSK Group
    Closing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: England – South West.The Vacancy We have an exciting opportunity for degree educated individuals to join an award winning, industry leading organisation in a Graduate role offering strong career development opportunities within the Safety Health Environment and Quality field! We are offering a structured programme over two years with our aim being that at the […]
  • Finance Graduate Programme – RWE Supply & Trading
    Closing Date: 20-Dec-2023Location: England – South West.From here, choose a whole world of experience Whether we’re delivering power to millions, leading the rapid growth of offshore wind, or trading in new areas across the globe, RWE is at the forefront of the energy industry. But we wouldn’t be there without world-class Finance. […]
  • Graduate Hydrologist – Coventry – RSK Group
    Closing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: England – West Midlands. The Vacancy RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd, part of the RSK Group are looking for a Graduate Hydrologist to join the team in Coventry. This is a full-time, permanent position.  RSK LDE Ltd was formed in 2003 after a number of specialist design […]
  • Graduate Hydrologist – Wigan – RSK Group
    Closing Date: 31-Oct-2023Location: England – North West. The Vacancy RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd, part of the RSK Group are looking for a Graduate Hydrologist to join the team in Wigan. This is a full-time, permanent position.  RSK LDE Ltd was formed in 2003 after a number of specialist design engineers joined RSK in order to strengthen its […]
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