Explore what Biosciences graduates do
Studying Biosciences gives you a broad understanding of living systems while developing practical, research and analytical skills. These abilities prepare you for careers in healthcare, biotechnology, and research, as well as non-science roles in business, policy, education, and other fields that value problem-solving and critical thinking.
Biosciences graduates from Exeter commonly work in the following sectors:
- Accountancy, Banking, Finance and Insurance
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Environment, Conservation and Ecology
- Health and Social Care
- IT, Data and Technology
- Politics, Government and the Public Sector
- Science, Research and Development
While these sectors are popular among Biosciences graduates, alumni from your course enter a broad range of jobs, sectors and further study, as you can see below.
Interested in career options that directly relate to your discipline or where your degree gives you a strong advantage? Start by exploring these pages: What can I do with a Biomedical Sciences degree? and What can I do with my Biology degree?
Destinations of Exeter Biosciences graduates
Each year, UK graduates are surveyed 15 months after finishing their degrees via the Graduate Outcomes survey.
Graduates from your discipline have entered a wide range of job roles. You can explore some recent examples below.*
Accountancy, Banking, Finance and Business Consultancy
- Audit Associate
- Climate Change Sustainability Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Hacking Associate
- Investment Consultant
Business Operations and Management
- Environmental Advisor
- Head of Operations
- Human Resources Partner
- Sales Account Manager
Engineering and Manufacturing
- Ecological Consultant
- Project Controller
Environment, Conservation and Ecology
- Forestry Consultant
- Land Management Advisor
- Molecular Microbiology Technician
- Research and Collections Assistant
- Scientific Technician
Health and Social Care
- Bid and Project Coordinator
- Clinical Trial Practitioner
- Laboratory Administrator
- Patient Advisor
Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
- Environmental Partnership Manager
- Hospitality Coordinator
- Science Officer (Eco Lodge)
IT, Data and Technology
- Chemical Management System Consultant
- Molecular Technologist (AI-Enabled Medicine)
- Software Engineer
Politics, Government and the Public Sector
- Project Support Officer (Government Agency)
- Scientist (Government Department)
Science, Research and Development
- DNA Purification Scientist
- Laboratory Assistant
- Medical Information Associate
- Research Associate
- Scientist
Most employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed above.
Graduates from your discipline have gone on to work for a range of employers. You can explore some recent examples below.*
- Corteva
- Cushman and Wakefield
- EY
- EcoOnline
- Eisai
- Fiecon
- Frontier
- Grant Thornton
- Heathcoat Fabrics
- James Blake Associates
- Juno Pharmaceuticals
- Mott MacDonald
- NPL
- Page Medical
- Premier Analytical Services
- Primer Design
- RSK Group
- Rothamsted Research
- Sanofi
- Sustainability and Environmental Education
- Syneos Health
- Touchlight
- UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
- Ultragenyx
- Zuhlke
Graduates from your discipline have pursued various programmes of further study. You can explore some recent examples below.**
Further study related to your discipline
- MRes Advanced Biological Sciences
- MSc Applied Bioinformatics
- MSc Drug Discovery
- MSc Genomic Medicine
- MSc Health Data Science
Further study in other disciplines
- MA Fine Art and Professional Acting
- MSc Conservation and Biodiversity
- MSc Global Security
- MSc Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
Useful resources
- Discover what matters to you in a future career using our Know Yourself page.
- Explore your career options using our Employment Sectors page.
- Consider your further study options by visiting our postgraduate study page.
- Browse Exeter alumni career paths using the University's alumni profiles database and LinkedIn's University of Exeter Alumni Tool (LinkedIn account required).
- View national graduate destinations for your discipline in the What do graduates do? report. Please note it does not cover all disciplines.
*Data is based on responses from full-time, UK-domiciled students who graduated between 2021/22 and 2022/23, as reported in the Graduate Outcomes surveys.
**Individual course titles are taken from the University of Exeter’s Career Destination Surveys (2021/22 to 2023/24).