Rhona Gibson is our adviser for Genetics. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Genetics. If you would like further advice, please see our advice and guidance options.
Genetics
| What can I do with my degree? - Genetics (Prospects) |
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This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources. |
| What can I do with my degree? - Medical Sciences (Prospects) |
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This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources. |
| School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) UG destination information (2020-21) |
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Data on what School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.
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| What Do Graduates Do? - Scotland |
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Find out what graduates from Scottish institutions went on to do after their first degree, Masters or PhD.
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| What Do Graduates Do? (UK) |
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Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.
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| How to succeed as a Scientist |
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This practical guide explains how you can develop the skills required to build a successful career in academia and beyond.
You will find this book in the Careers Service library on the second floor of the Hub. |
| Hot Start Summer Studentships - summer internships for UoA students between levels 3 and 4 |
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Information on the placement options available for Medical Sciences students between level 3 and level 4. |
| Nature Jobs |
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Science career information, tools and job search facility produced by Nature. |
| Royal Society of Biology jobs listing |
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Search for the latest Biology-related opportunities. |
| Equate Scotland - support for women finding jobs in STEM sectors |
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Organisation supporting the recruitment of women into STEM sectors. They offer training opportunities and a network for connecting with fellow students. There is also a listing of jobs and placements. |
| Case studies of Life Sciences graduates (Opportunity North East) |
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The link below will take you to a series of video case studies featuring Life Sciences graduates talking about their jobs and career paths. |
| Student report on the benefits of attending a Science and Careers event |
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A PhD student in Chemistry writes about her experience of attending a Science and Careers event.
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| British Society for Genetic Medicine |
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The BSGM (previously known as the British Society for Human Genetics) provides a forum for professionals involved in Genetics as a clinical service and research. Their website provides information on career opportunities and latest jobs. |
| The Genetics Society |
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The Genetics Society organises a wide-ranging programme of scientific meetings covering all areas of genetics. Their website has a Careers section for exploring career options in Genetics. They also offer funding for summer research projects. |
| Healthcare Science News |
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Website offering advice for healthcare science professionals and those looking towards a career in this area. |