Once you have completed your first degree, there are numerous different career options available to you, bioscience graduates can be found in a variety of jobs, and are highly sought after by many employers.

 

It is important that you select the path that is right for you. Do you use your scientific knowledge directly and begin a career in academia or industry? Do you begin a job that relies on your knowledge indirectly, such as teaching, publishing, or communication?

 

Whatever you decide, it's important to know how best to sell the knowledge and skills you have acquired. The information in this section can help you do just that.

 

Quick link to the best of the web - useful links and further information on securing the job you want and general career advice

Choosing a career

 

The first step in any job search is choosing the job that's right for you.

 

Postgraduate options

 

Immediate employment is not the only option available - you have access to thousands of different postgraduate courses and jobs too.

 

Our careers booklet for bioscience undergraduates and postgraduates, produced jointly with our sister societies. It includes information on job seeking strategies, how to make the most of your skills, study options, and a CV guide.

 

 

Internships and placements

 

Find your perfect internship or placement using the links listed here.

Job seeker's guide

 

Securing a job in the biosciences often requires good first impressions - a solid CV and a confident interview.

Institutions that require large quantities (more than 10) of the above Next Steps booklet can order boxes of 50 at cost price. See the Next Steps online ordering system

Volunteering

Check out our volunteering links for information on where you could gain some useful experience.

Education terms glossary

 

Can't tell an MSc from an MSci? Want to know about getting a PGCE for your QTS? Use our glossary to help understand some of the terms.