Careers
We support students to develop the scientific knowledge, hands-on experience, and transferable skills required by employers in today’s global job market.
From cancer researchers to carnivore keepers, and environmentalists to science bloggers, our graduates go on to enjoy a wide range of successful and rewarding careers.
Our students have an excellent reputation for finding employment after they graduate. Our most recent data shows that 93% of our graduates were in employment or further studies within six months of graduation.
A significant proportion of our graduates go on to study for a PhD or master’s degree, while many others enjoy successful careers in science-related fields such as research and development, conservation, environmental management, medical research, scientific publishing, public health and wildlife management, amongst many others.
A bioscience degree can act as a stepping-stone to further training in professional areas including teaching, medicine, dentistry, nursing, and veterinary science. Our graduates also have many transferable skills that are attractive to a wide range of employers in other industries.
Graduate stories
I applied for a place on Cardiff’s Zoology course in order to pursue my dreams of becoming an environmentalist. The skills I developed through my degree and extra-curricular activities whilst at Cardiff University have been integral to building my career to date.
Through my Cardiff undergraduate Zoology degree and subsequent PhD, I was essentially trained to be a well-rounded scientist – to critically evaluate the work of others and find gaps within the literature to develop interesting research hypotheses. The skills developed here enabled quick progression into my current role as a Senior Epidemiologist at Public Health England’s TB Unit.
I’d always wanted to do Medicine, but unfortunately didn’t get in the first time. I heard about the Graduate Entry to Medicine (GEM), so decided to give it a go, applying again after getting a degree in Neuroscience.I really enjoyed the course modules which had been tailored to the GEM course and we had supportive lecturers to help us prepare for the interview process.I have now qualified as a doctor and got my first job in a hospital.
Student Futures Services
Student Futures offers a wide range of services throughout the year aimed at helping students to develop their employability skills, plan for their future and be well-prepared to transition into the world of work. Based in the Centre for Student Life and open to all Cardiff University students, our services include:
- multiple online resources including Student Futures+, the home for careers information, advice and resources tailored to Cardiff students
- employability workshops on a range of topics including exploring career options, CVs, applications, LinkedIn, preparing for interviews and much more
- bookable appointments with Careers and Employability Advisers and a drop-in service with Student Futures Assistants
- the Cardiff Award professional development programme
- access to a range of work experience, internship and placement opportunities
- tailored support for underrepresented groups and those requiring additional one-to-one support
- careers fairs and employer-led events to facilitate networking with top graduate employers and discussions on careers and job opportunities
- opportunities to work, study or volunteer abroad
- business mentoring, start-up awards, hot desking space and enterprise opportunities
After you graduate
Our support does not end at graduation, as you will have access to a range of services and benefits exclusively for alumni. Graduates can still get careers support for 3 years after graduation as they will be able to book careers appointments, attend employer events and workshops, as well as access job opportunities and online information, advice and resources.
Find out more about our undergraduate Bioscience courses.
