A Biosciences degree from the University of Birmingham is an excellent qualification for securing your future career in a diverse range of industries and employment sectors.
Biosciences - all undergraduate destinations 2009/2010
Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2009/10
The DLHE survey is conducted 6 months after graduation.
Range of employers for our Biosciences graduates
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Cadbury
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GlaxoSmithKline
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HSBC
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National Health Service
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National Poisons Information Service
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Severn Trent Water Ltd
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The Binding Site
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA)
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University of Birmingham
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University of Oxford
Range of occupations for our Biosciences graduates
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Clinical Scientist
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Ecologist
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Laboratory Technician
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Medical Technical Officer
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Poisons Information Specialist
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Recruitment Consultant
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Research Assistant
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Research Fellow
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Research Scientist
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Teacher
Range of courses of further study for Biosciences graduates
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MSc Biochemistry
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MSc Conservation Biology
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MSc Environmental Health
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MSc Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
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MSc Health Studies
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MSc Molecular Biotechnology
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MSc Toxicology
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PGCE Secondary Science
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PhD Molecular Pharmacology
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PhD Structural Biochemistry
A large number of our students enjoy their subject so much that they choose to take a further degree, a Masters or PhD. This is an important step in many career paths for scientists particularly those who want a career in research. Our graduates are highly sought after by universities around the world, many stay in Birmingham and join one of our prestigious research groups. Did you know that PhDs are fully funded and that graduate students receive a tax free stipend equivalent to a salary?
Our students are an adventurous bunch; nearly 10% go travelling or work on conservation projects for a time after graduation before settling onto their permanent career path.
Helping you find the right career
The School of Biosciences Careers and Employability Coordinator and the University’s Careers and Employability Centre (CEC) are there to help you to improve your employability and to find the right career for you. Even if you are not yet sure what you want to do, an appointment with a Careers Advisor at the CEC will help you to clarify the kind of direction you want to take, and provide a plan for how to get there.