Careers Resources

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

• www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/biology

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

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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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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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This website highlights career options available in Plant Science. It also provides advice on skills required, how to gain experience while at university and further study options.

• www.plantsciencefutures.org.uk/

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

• equatescotland.org.uk/

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

• Case studies of Life Sciences graduates

The British Society of Soil Science is involved in the study of the soil in its widest aspects. It offers chartership for soil professionals and other training. There are also useful case studies for different soil-related careers.

• soils.org.uk/

Lantra awards qualifications in the environmental and land-based sector. The "career hub" has information on a wide range of careers.

• www.lantra.co.uk

An overview of careers in biology, with sections for sport and exercise careers, food-related careers, medicine-related careers and animal-related careers.

• www.rsb.org.uk/career-resources.html