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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.

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 adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

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

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook 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 adviceOnline learning pathway – Postgraduate study

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: 06/04/2025Location: England – South East.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber. Full RemoteGB017 PinewoodGB012 Leeds – BeestonFull time End Date: April 6, 2025Job Requisition ID: 2506235814WAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where […]
  • Closing Date: 11/04/2025Location: England – South East.Do you have a psychology or education degree? Are you interested in gaining practical teaching experience whilst undertaking research in the field of health & wellbeing for special schools? Jigsaw School, a day school for autistic children aged 4-19, has a fixed-term opportunity for a graduate […]
  • Closing Date: 11/04/2025Location: England – Greater London.PLACES, PEOPLE, PREFER Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis. We are a FTSE listed business with a solid balance sheet and over £13bn of assets under management. But with […]
  • Closing Date: 30/04/2025Location: Northern Ireland.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 the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – East.Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for […]
  • Closing Date: 28/03/2025Location: England – North West.We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Spanish to join our thriving, heavily oversubscribed school. This post represents an exciting opportunity to join the next stage of development for this well-established department, which has benefitted from successful curriculum development. The successful candidate […]
  • Closing Date: 09/12/2027Location: England – North West.Do you have strong experience of working with children or young people? Have you worked as a teaching assistant and now looking to take the next steps before training to teach?  Edstaff are a leading independent supply agency based in the North West, who are currently […]
  • Closing Date: 09/12/2027Location: England – North West.Do you have experience of working with children or young people in a setting such as care or sports? Or do you have previous experience as a teaching assistant?  Are you looking for an exciting new role? Edstaff are a leading independent supply agency based in […]
  • Closing Date: 16/04/2025Location: England – North West. Are you interested in a rewarding part-time role working with children?  Would you like a job that gives you variety and flexibility around your studies? We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support in various schools across Liverpool on a flexible basis. Our clients […]
  • Closing Date: 01/04/2025Location: UK Nationwide.Savills 'Summer Scheme' is a paid internship opportunity for second year and final year students, who are looking to complete one more year of study after the summer scheme, before joining a graduate scheme, to work alongside a Savills graduate for four weeks to learn about one of the […]
  • Closing Date: 28/03/2025Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE/T-LEVEL HEALTH ADULT NURSING (Full Time and Fractional hours available) – REF 250381 Up to £48,309 p.a.                                                                                            Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive […]
  • Closing Date: 28/03/2025Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE/EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND CARE (0.6) REF – 250382 Up to £28,985 p.a. (FTE up to £48,309 p.a.) 22.2 hours per week Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding […]
  • Closing Date: 11/04/2025Location: England – Greater London.Contract Type: Summer Internship (6 weeks)Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (35 hours per week)Location: London (near Chancery Lane Tube station), with some hybrid working optionsPay: London Living Wage (£13.85 per hour), plus an Oyster card for travel expensesStart Date: Late June/ Early […]
  • Closing Date: 24/03/2025Location: England – North West.🌟 Join Our Inspiring Team as a Teacher of English! 🌟 Are you passionate about literature and language? Do you have the drive to inspire young minds and help students discover the magic of words? We want you to bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and expertise to our dynamic […]
  • Closing Date: 24/03/2025Location: England – North West.🎶 Join Our Vibrant Team as a Music Teacher! 🎶 Are you passionate about music and eager to inspire the next generation of musicians? Do you have a love for teaching and helping students unlock their creative potential? If so, we want you to be part of our […]
  • Closing Date: 09/04/2025Location: England – North West.Position Summary: We are looking for a Junior Full Stack Engineer to join our growing team at Fairbanks, Dover Fueling Solutions on a full-time and permanent basis. What we do: The engineering team at Fairbanks are responsible for building, improving and maintaining our wetstock management platform. […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber.The Role We are seeking a confident and professional Product Specialist with a passion for technology and healthcare to join TPP, a leading global healthcare technology company. This varied role will involve acting as both a demonstrator and trainer, where you will showcase the […]
  • Closing Date: 21/09/2025Location: England – North West.Our practical conservation work parties at Wigan Flashes are a great opportunity to help us maintain this wonderful reserve and improve it for the wildlife living there. Activities could include path work, fencing, coppicing or wetland management work.You can develop your conservation skills or just enjoy […]
  • Closing Date: 03/05/2025Location: England – North West.Become a bog guardian! Help us to restore and maintain valuable lowland raised bog habitats on 2 different sites in the Greater Manchester area. We carry out seasonal tasks such as – planting mossland plants, scrub clearance, invasive species control, biological surveys and path/boundary maintenance. We […]
  • Closing Date: 22/04/2025Location: England – North West.EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT A SPECIAL SCHOOL IN CHESTER WE OFFER FULL TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Abbey School is an Independent Special School based in Chester City Centre.  The role of a Learning Mentor is to work with our Teachers, Behaviour Analysts, Speech and Language Therapists […]

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