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Alisdair McKibben

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 our advice and guidance options.

Physical Sciences

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

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)

Data on what School of Natural and Computing Sciences undergraduates were doing 15 months after finishing 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.

Institute of Physics

The IOP website contains detailed information on career options for Physics graduates. There is also advice on finding opportunities.

Equate Scotland - support for women finding jobs in STEM sectors

Organisation supporting the recruitment of women into STEM sectors. They offer training opportunities and a network for connecting with fellow students.

WISE - Women Into Science, Engineering and Construction

Women into Science & Engineering

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Scarlet Jeffers (Cybersecurity)

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)

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.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC )

Delivers funding, training and knowledge transfer in the engineering and physical sciences.

TARGETjobs - Science and Research

An overview of career options with a science degree, including job descriptions, case studies and details of the latest work experience and graduate opportunities.

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