Career opportunities
Around one-third of graduates work in scientific research and development, which may require significant postgraduate study, usually a PhD.
The rest of our graduates go into a diverse range of careers, including teaching or communicating science, as well as careers unrelated to biological sciences including management, finance, marketing and the civil service.
Some of our graduates progress into laboratory-based careers in clinical or technical roles that do not involve research.
See how we support our students in building successful careers, and discover the exciting opportunities our graduates pursue both inside and outside the laboratory:
Global careers
Studying a bioscience course is a great way to explore your interests and prepare for an exciting array of careers.
Our graduates progress into roles across the globe, including the following examples:
- Zoology graduate Anish is the founder of Think Wildlife Foundation (Biodiversity Conservation) in India.
- Pharmacology graduate John is a business-focused marketer working in New York.
- Biology graduate Mark is Vice President at Pfizer Vaccines R&D in New York.
- Medical Biochemistry graduate Laura Ann is a communications consultant in Singapore.
- Zoology graduate Rosie is a Creative and Content Marketing Manager in Valencia, Spain.