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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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Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

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?

Browse the Careers portal, and complete resource pathways to help develop your knowledge and confidence around securing a work experience opportunity.

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.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse Opportunities on the Careers Portal

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

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview advice

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

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook a 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

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.

  • Teacher / Supply Teacher – Astro Education
    Closing Date: 22/12/2026Location: England – North West.,England – West Midlands. We are currently recruiting Teachers to work across:Nursery & Early YearsPrimary (Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2)Secondary (Key Stage 3 & 4)SEN schoolsYour responsibilities may include:Delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across the curriculumSupporting pupils with diverse needs, including SEN, SEMH and EALCreating […]
  • Sneak Peak – Inclusion at BAE Systems – BAE Systems Air
    Closing Date: 04/11/2026Location: Virtual or Homebased. Date: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Wednesday November 4th, 2026During our 90 min graduate and undergraduate insight events you will gain first-hand insight into some of our early career’s programmes at one of the largest UK engineering employers, and all the opportunities available to you to […]
  • Sneak Peak of BAE Systems 2027 Roles – BAE Systems Air
    Closing Date: 09/09/2026Location: Virtual or Homebased. Date: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Wednesday 9th September 2026During our 90 min graduate and undergraduate insight events you will gain first-hand insight into some of our early career’s programmes at one of the largest UK engineering employers, and all the opportunities available to you to […]
  • Sitting In Service Volunteer – n-compass
    Closing Date: 06/02/2027Location: England – North West.Volunteers spend an agreed amount (normally 2 hour each week) of time at the home of a carer/cared-for personVolunteers spend time with the cared-for person, chatting, going for a walk, playing board games or watching TV. This allows the unpaid carer an opportunity for a break […]
  • CHATline Volunteer – n-compass
    Closing Date: 06/02/2027Location: RemoteTo provide a listening ear and emotional support to a carerCall a carer allocated to you at an agreed time each week on our CHATlineOffer emotional and/or peer support to a carerWork within the organisation’s policy on confidentiality and safeguardingPhone calls are arranged around the matched carer's availability and […]
  • Graduate Quality Trainee – Hologram Health Limited
    Closing Date: 31/08/2026Location: England – Greater London.We are looking for a bright, organised and detail-oriented graduate or early-career professional with excellent written communication skills and a strong ability to work accurately with complex information. You should be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities and capable of maintaining high standards when working with […]

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