Science careers in the lab
Case studies - scientific research
Our strong emphasis on developing lab skills and the opportunity to undertake a project in our research labs provides students who enjoy lab work with a strong set of laboratory and research skills, preparing graduates for roles including:
Scientific Research
- Clinical Adviser
- Pharmacologist
- Researcher
- Scientific Officer
Clinical and Technical
- Water Quality Scientist
- Microbiologist
- Assistant Forensic Scientist
- Clinical Pathologist
Employers of our graduates
- Pharmaceutical companies including AstraZeneca
- Research institutes including Cancer Research UK
- Universities including Sydney and Cambridge
- NHS
Further study
To progress into a career in scientific research you will usually require postgraduate qualifications such as a Masters or a PhD. Around a third of our graduates decide to progress to further study, carrying out research into a diverse range of fields.
Postgraduate qualifications undertaken by our graduates include:
- Primate Conservation
- Neuroscience
- Forensic Archaeology
- Molecular Genetics
- Immunology
- Oncology