Careers Resources

This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/environmental-science

Data on what School of Biological Sciences undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.

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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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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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Links to information on types of job and courses for careers in this sector.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/environment-and-agriculture

Professional organisation with information on how to get into a career in ecology, news and publications, events and other networking opportunities.

• www.britishecologicalsociety.org/

This website highlights career options available in Plant Science. It also provides advice on skills required, how to gain experience while at university and further study options.

• www.plantsciencefutures.org.uk/

Lantra awards qualifications in the environmental and land-based sector. The "career hub" has information on a wide range of careers.

• www.lantra.co.uk

A collection of resources for finding nature-focused jobs and work experience.

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Formerly known as IEMA, ISEP is the global membership body for anyone wanting sustainable change that delivers across government, business and society. Their website has details of current environmental and sustainability jobs as well as career-related articles.

• www.isepglobal.org/

Charitable organisation which promotes and raises public awareness of environmental science. Their website has details of vacancies in the environmental sector and information about their volunteering scheme.

• www.the-ies.org

The CIEEM website contains information on what a career as an Ecologist or Environment Manager involves. There is also advice on how to follow a career in these areas with tips on courses and work experience. You can also find details of current opportunities.

• cieem.net

Professional body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment. Includes a job search section and a directory of CIWEM member organisations which you can search by location and specialism.

• www.ciwem.org

The link below will take you to a list of recommended websites and downloads for finding environmental work experience, paid and voluntary.

• Environmental Work Experience

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Ecology graduate, Laura Phillips, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

• www.abdn.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/saving-lives-925.php

The British Society of Soil Science is involved in the study of the soil in its widest aspects. It offers chartership for soil professionals and other training. There are also useful case studies for different soil-related careers.

• soils.org.uk/