Explore your future career options and meet our alumni While you are a student with us, your future might seem far away, but it comes around quickly! During your studies, you will do lots of different things to prepare for this future, from engaging with our Careers Service, to doing your own research project and making life-long connections with your peers. Our Careers Service will support you throughout your time studying with us and for 2 years after graduation. They can provide: tailored advice individual guidance and personal assistance internship and networking opportunities (with employers from local organisations to top multinationals) access to the experience of our worldwide alumni network We invest in your future beyond the end of your degree. Studying at the University of Edinburgh will lay the foundations for your future success, whatever shape that takes. Your Future | School of Biological Sciences Our graduates say The skills gained through a Biological Sciences degree are transferable and highly valued across many career paths, previous graduates have secured roles in both research and industry and have been employed by a variety of different organisations. Find out more about future career options from some of our alumni. Meet Our Students | School of Biological Sciences The master's at the University of Edinburgh has become the bridge that I needed for pursuing a career as an entrepreneur. My current role is as the founder of a startup that is seeking to lower the entry barriers for doing synthetic biology in a professional manner. Francisco Ivan Rodriguez Jaubert MSc Synthtic Biology and Biotechnology The curriculum at Edinburgh had strong practical focus, which was essential for enabling me to perform independent research. Karin Hrovatin MSc Bioinformatics I remember feeling really welcomed by my fellow students as well as most of the faculty, definitely enjoyed the networking sessions and events that happened during my MSc Ricardo Camilo Chávez Martínez MSc Systems and Synthetic Biology Ask us your questions Sign up for an event This article was published on 2024-05-29
