The DLHE survey is conducted 6 months after graduation.
Bioscience graduates are sought after in many areas of science, but also have the necessary skills for a whole range of non-science careers. Bioscientists tend to have well developed analytical and problem solving skills, as well as strong self-motivation - skills which are highly valued by potential employers across a range of industries.
A large percentage of graduates choose to take a further degree, a Masters or PhD, to continue their scientific studies. This is an important step in many career paths for scientists, particularly those who are seeking a longer term career in research. Other options include undertaking postgraduate training to become teachers, dentists or doctors.
With regards to employment, popular areas include the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food & drinks industries and medical technology. Others go on to work in health related areas such as clinical research. Some graduates use their degree as a stepping stone to non-science careers in areas as diverse as finance and insurance, retail management and medical sales.
86.5% went on to work and/or study. Over a quarter went into further study, and half were in full time work or similar. This data has remained fairly similar over the last few years.
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Full-time paid work only 41%
Part-time paid work only 10%
Paid work only 53%
In terms of further study, these are the types of options our previous graduates have chosen – quite a range of MScs though a significant proportion tends to be in toxicology; various PhDs and a range of other areas – some go on to do a PGCE so they can teach, quite a few others chose to do graduate entry to medicine, or dentistry.
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