Rhona Gibson is our adviser for Biomedical Sciences. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Rhona.
Biomedical Sciences
| What can I do with my degree? - Biomedical Sciences (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. |
| Prospects - Science and pharmaceuticals |
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Overview of the Science and pharmaceuticals sector with information on job roles and further study courses. |
| Biomedical science (NHS) |
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Information on opportunities to work in Biomedical science with the NHS. |
| Microbiology Society |
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Professional organisation supporting interest in studying or working in the field of microbiology. |
| Royal Society of Biology - next steps: options after a bioscience degree |
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Online booklet providing information on career options, job-seeking strategies, skills development, qualifications and job applications. |
| Medical Research Council (MRC) |
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Delivers funding, training and knowledge transfer in the medical sciences. |
| 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. |
| Nature Jobs |
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Science career information, tools and job search facility produced by Nature. |
| 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. |
| 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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| The Business of Medical Communications |
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This guide provides information on opportunities to work in the Accounts team of a Medical Communications agency. It contains detailed profiles of people working in this line of work.
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| Science Careers |
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Contains UK and international vacancies, as well as careers advice with job profiles and topical articles. |
Looking for career options with your degree subject?
Here are some areas you might be interested in:
- Chemical Scientific Services
- Dentistry
- Emergency Services
- Medical Related Scientific Services
- Medicine
- Selling and Sales Management
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.