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Alisdair McKibben

Alisdair McKibben is our adviser for Geology. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Geology. If you would like further advice, please see our advice and guidance options.

Geology

What can I do with my degree? - Geology (Prospects)

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

Geology UG destination information (2021-22)

Data on what Geology undergraduates were doing 15 months after finishing their studies.

School of Geosciences UG destination information (2022-23; 2021-22; 2020-21)

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

What Do Graduates Do? - Scotland

Find out what graduates from Scottish institutions went on to do after their first degree, Masters or PhD.

What Do Graduates Do? (UK)

Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

Energy Geoscience - career pathways (Subsurface Task Force)

This resource has been prepared by industrial and academic geoscientists. It profiles geoscience career pathways in the energy sector, including career case studies of individuals working across the breadth of energy geoscience: oil & gas, CO2 and energy storage, nuclear waste sequestration, geothermal energy and siting of on and offshore wind farms.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Christian Gibson (Exploration Manager in Oil and Gas industry)

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

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - David Lynch (Executive Director of Energy Consulting Company)

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

Looking for career options with your degree subject?

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