As a graduate of this course, you’ll have developed the knowledge and experience needed for a career path across various roles. These include:
- Lab research
- Clinical trial coordination
- Regulatory affairs
- Lab management
- Scientific publishing
- Bioscience entrepreneurship
You will have the attributes you need to continue in academic research, or to work in small and large companies in the bioscience field.
Research labs and employers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries expect their postgraduate recruits to have strong, broad-ranging skills. In addition to understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of a range of diseases, they expect you to have:
- Advanced technical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence in team working
- Research skills
- Project management skills
Studying this course will help you develop and refine these skills sets.
As part of the course, you will carry out a research project. This will give you experience in designing, executing, and communicating a project. These are skills that you can go on to use in a wide variety of roles.
Recent graduates have gone on to work in various roles such as:
- Lab technical specialists
- Research assistants
- Microbiologists
- Product managers.
These have been in a range of companies, including:
- Q2 Solutions (a clinical laboratory services organisation)
- Wellcome Sanger Institute (a British genomics and genetics research institute)
- Boston Analytical (a pharmaceutical testing lab in the USA)
- CiteAb (a life science data company in England)
Some graduates have also gone on to conduct further academic research as part of a PhD project.
At the University of Dundee, we’re committed to helping you build a successful future. With a clear employability strategy, we support you to develop essential skills, gain valuable experience, and learn how to confidently apply for opportunities.
Our expert Careers Service offers tailored guidance, interactive workshops, and events such as Green Careers Week, the International Students Careers Symposium, and recruitment fairs.
Each academic school ensures employability is embedded throughout your studies, working in partnership to connect your learning with real-world opportunities. Over 300 employers visit campus each year, collaborating with students through placements, consultancy projects, and immersive experiences.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, studying, or living in Dundee, please contact us