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Rhona Gibson

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

Biochemistry

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

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

What can I do with my degree? - Medical Sciences (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 Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) UG destination information (2022-23; 2021-22; 2020-21)

Data on what School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) 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.

Royal Society for Chemistry

Largest organisation in Europe for advancing chemical sciences.

Biochemical Society

The Biochemical Society promotes the advancement of the molecular biosciences. There are membership categories for undergraduates and postgraduates. Their website includes information on membership, career options and grants.

Royal Society of Biology jobs listing

Search for the latest Biology-related opportunities.

Nature Jobs

Science career information, tools and job search facility produced by Nature.

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.

Healthcare Science News

Website offering advice for healthcare science professionals and those looking towards a career in this area.

Organisations offering funding for medical-related summer research projects

This document contains details of organisations who offer funding for medical-related summer research projects. Though these are often referred to as "laboratory" experience, they cover the full range of research, including data/literature searches, working with people (such as exercise or nutrition research) and pedagogical studies to enhance teaching.

Case studies of Life Sciences graduates (Opportunity North East)

The link below will take you to a series of video case studies featuring Life Sciences graduates talking about their jobs and career paths.

Looking for career options with your degree subject?

Here are some areas you might be interested in:

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.