Rhona Gibson is our adviser for Physiology. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Physiology. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Rhona.
Physiology
| What can I do with my degree? - Physiology (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. |
| 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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| 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. |
| Hot Start Summer Studentships - summer internships for UoA students between levels 3 and 4 |
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Information on the placement options available for Medical Sciences students between level 3 and level 4. |
| 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. |
| The Physiological Society |
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Professional body, founded in 1876, that promotes Physiology and supports people who work in this area. Their website includes short videos of people who work in Physiology talking about their roles and career paths. They cover a range of options, including clinical, research, education, communications and policy. There is also information on current vacancies. |
| 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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| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Professor Dame Sue Black (Forensic Scientist) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article you can read about the career path of Anatomy and Physiology graduate, Professor Dame Sue Black. |
Looking for career options with your degree subject?
Here are some areas you might be interested in:
- Chemical Scientific Services
- Emergency Services
- Medical Related Scientific Services
- Selling and Sales Management
- Sport
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.