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Tracey Innes

Tracey Innes is our adviser for Marine Biology. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Marine Biology. If you would like further advice, please see our advice and guidance options.

Marine Biology

School of Biological Sciences UG destination information (2020-21)

Data on what School of Biological Sciences undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.

What Do Graduates Do? - Scotland

Find out what graduates from Scottish institutions went on to do after their first degree, Masters or PhD.

What Do Graduates Do? (UK)

Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

Environmental Work Experience

The link below will take you to a list of recommended websites and downloads for finding environmental work experience, paid and voluntary.

How to succeed as a Scientist

This practical guide explains how you can develop the skills required to build a successful career in academia and beyond.

  • Author: Barbara J, Gabrys and Jane A. Langdale
  • Published: 2012

You will find this book in the Careers Service library on the second floor of the Hub.

Nature Jobs

Science career information, tools and job search facility produced by Nature.

Equate Scotland - support for women finding jobs in STEM sectors

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.

Marine and Fisheries (Scottish Government)

Responsible for the integrated management of Scotland's seas.

Lantra

Lantra - Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector. Website has careers sections for a range of industries, including routes into various careers in them.

Prospects - Environment and Agriculture

Links to information on types of job and courses for careers in this sector.

Case studies of Life Sciences graduates (Opportunity North East)

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

A PhD student in Chemistry writes about her experience of attending a Science and Careers event.