Alisdair McKibben is our adviser for Physical Sciences. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Physical Sciences. If you would like further advice, please see ouradvice and guidance options.
Physical Sciences
| What can I do with my degree? - Physics (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 Natural and Computing Sciences UG destination information (2022-23; 2021-22; 2020-21) |
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Data on what School of Natural and Computing Sciences undergraduates were doing 15 months after finishing 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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| Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC ) |
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Delivers funding, training and knowledge transfer in the engineering and physical sciences. |
| Institute of Physics |
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The IOP website contains detailed information on career options for Physics graduates. There is also advice on finding opportunities. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Scarlet Jeffers (Cybersecurity) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Physics graduate, Scarlet Jeffers, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Fiona Harden (Facility Coordinator, CERN) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Physics graduate, Fiona Harden, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| Physicaloxy.com |
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Search for current academic positions in Schools of Physical and Earth Sciences at universities across the world. |
Looking for career options with your degree subject?
Here are some areas you might be interested in:
- Chemical Scientific Services
- Data Science
- Engineering Specialisms
- Lecturing in Further and Higher Education
- Medical Related Scientific Services
- Physical Scientific Services
- Teaching in Schools
Don't forget that many graduate jobs are open to people from any degree subject. If you want to find out more, have a look at our Explore your options section or speak to one of our Careers Advisers.