Alisdair McKibben is our adviser for Biology. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Biology. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Alisdair.
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| Gradcracker |
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Gradcracker - is the careers website for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) university students. With over 200 employers advertising at any one time, there are more STEM work placements and graduate opportunities on gradcracker.com than on any other careers website in the UK. |
| What can I do with my degree? - Biology (Prospects) |
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This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources. |
| School of Biological Sciences UG destination information (2020-21) |
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Data on what School of Biological Sciences undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.
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| What Do Graduates Do? - Scotland |
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Find out what graduates from Scottish institutions went on to do after their first degree, Masters or PhD.
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| What Do Graduates Do? (UK) |
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Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.
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| Society of Biology |
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The Society of Biology has been created by the unification of the Biosciences Federation and the Institute of Biology. Information on careers and jobs. |
| Nature Jobs |
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Science career information, tools and job search facility produced by Nature. |
| How to succeed as a Scientist |
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This practical guide explains how you can develop the skills required to build a successful career in academia and beyond.
This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details. |
| Royal Society of Biology jobs listing |
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Search for the latest Biology-related opportunities. |
| Equate Scotland - support for women finding jobs in STEM sectors |
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Organisation supporting the recruitment of women into STEM sectors. They offer training opportunities and a network for connecting with fellow students. There is also a listing of jobs and placements. |
| Case studies of Life Sciences graduates (Opportunity North East) |
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The link below will take you to a series of video case studies featuring Life Sciences graduates talking about their jobs and career paths. |
| Student report on the benefits of attending a Science and Careers event |
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A PhD student in Chemistry writes about her experience of attending a Science and Careers event.
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