Employability

in the UK for Biological Sciences Graduate Prospects

*Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

#13

in the UK for Graduate Prospects

*Complete University Guide 2024

TOP 170

in the world for Graduate Prospects

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

Queen's School of Biological Sciences employ a dedicated Careers and Placement Team who work with students to help explore options and to encourage participation in a range of career development activities including our School Work Placement programme.

From first year and making that Transition to University life - we support and encourage students to develop their confidence, skillsets and to explore the various job markets related to the life sciences and beyond.

Services we provide include:

One-to-one guidance consultations (throughout your time in the School)
Careers events with employers through our central Queen's Careers Service and within the School
A series of tailored workshops and training opportunities
Sessions on Making applications, Interview skills, Job searching, Labour Market Information and Managing your online presence
A well established and successful undergraduate and postgraduate placement programme
A successful industry mentoring programme
Coordinated employer presentations
Online career resources
Regular and tailored careers and employability newsletters with including jobs and development opportunities
Access to our LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter accounts which provide an opportunity to connect with alumni, view job opportunities and information posts.

A Life Sciences degree is an excellent qualification for securing your future career in a diverse range of industries and employment sectors. Our Royal Society of Biology accredited degrees have a strong reputation with employers. We work with students from the outset to develop the skills demanded by today’s employers.

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Work Placement & Employability Programmes Brochure

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MyFuture

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Future-Ready Award

Future-Ready Award is an opportunity for any current Queen’s student to get involved and gain accreditation from Queen’s for completing extra-curricular work related learning alongside their degree

Biological Sciences Careers Team

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Employability

Queen's School of Biological Sciences employ a dedicated Careers and Placement Team who work with students to help explore options and to encourage participation in a range of career development activities including our School Work Placement programme.

From first year and making that Transition to University life - we support and encourage students to develop their confidence, skillsets and to explore the various job markets related to the life sciences and beyond.

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