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Careers in Curriculum

Trust Career Adviser

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Biology

What careers are powered by Biology?

Careers in Biology

What do biology graduate do?

Careers you could pursue with a biology degree include: Research scientist Pharmacologist Biologist Ecologist Nature conservation officer Biotechnologist Forensic scientist Government agency roles

Nearly a fifth (18%) are employed as natural and social science professionals and science, engineering and production technicians (9%).

and production technicians (9%).

Typical Employers

Employers recruiting graduates for biology-related jobs include:

universities and clinical research organisations
pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
private hospitals and NHS trusts
national and global health, conservation and environmental charities
scientific and technical consultancies
schools and colleges
outreach organisations, such as museums, science centres and broadcast companies.

Jobs related to a Biology Degree

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Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Jobs related to a Biology Degree

Studying a biology degree develops skills in:

• Communication, through report writing and presentations

• Team working and collaboration, through group projects

• The ability to work independently

• Organisation and time management, through meeting deadlines

• Maths

• IT and computer literacy

• Research and data analysis

• Problem-solving and creative thinking

• Project management

• Self-reliance, initiative and business awareness.

The day in the life of a Biomedical Scientist