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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

Be inspired and build your network

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 Searching Browse Opportunities on the Careers Portal

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 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 Online 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.

  • Exciting 13-Month Placement Opportunities at Müller! – Sanctuary Graduates
    Closing Date: 30/11/2024Location: UK Nationwide.Müller are looking for enthusiastic second year students to join their 13-month industrial placement scheme in July 2025.  There are a range of opportunities available, please note that you can express an interest in multiple roles and your preferences will be noted at the interview stage.   Who […]
  • FOE Student Ambassador – Edge Hill University – FOE
    Closing Date: 10/01/2025Location: England – North West.Please note this opportunity is only open to Edge Hill University studentsAre you looking to broaden your experience working with children, young people and schools whilst developing a range a skills to enhance your CV? Throughout the year the Faculty of Education invites numerous groups of […]
  • Regional Account Manager – Biomarker Technologies (BMKGENE)
    Closing Date: 18/12/2024Location: Virtual or Homebased.Responsibilities: Strategic Sales Management: Lead the strategic promotion and sales of products within the designated region. Conduct thorough analysis of competitor products in the market and provide insightful feedback to inform sales strategies and product positioning. Maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners to drive revenue […]
  • Online teacher – Virtual International School
    Closing Date: 20/06/2027Location: Virtual or Homebased.Dear graduates of Edge Hill University, We, the team at Virtual International School, are excited to offer you an interesting professional opportunity to teach online at our school. Virtual International School is a cutting-edge international online school with headquarters in Dubai, UAE. Our students and teachers come […]
  • UW Partner – Utility Warehouse
    Closing Date: 11/07/2026Location: Virtual or Homebased.We are a FTSE 250 company and a great British success story. UK based and working from home. Flexible Income, choose your own hours, Part Time, Full Time! Full support and training given. Monthly and annual Incentives such as meals out, festival tickets and holidays. Perfect job […]
  • JBA Consulting Graduate Scheme – JBA Consulting
    Closing Date: 16/10/2024Location: England – Yorkshire and the Humber. The Role Our Graduate Scheme is a two-year development programme centred around a core set of professional competencies that will help you develop the expertise and confidence to succeed. Guided by our dedicated Graduate Scheme Coordinator, you will tailor your experience to one […]

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