Careers for Molecular Genetics (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

If you're wondering what you can do after a degree in molecular genetics, there are a number of options.

A degree in molecular biology opens the door to many career options. Graduates are in great demand in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, biotechnology, and healthcare industries, as well as in academic institutions.

Some of our recent graduates have gone on to work in roles such as:

• Academic Researcher
• Biomedical Scientist
• Clinical Scientist
• Plant Breeder
• PhD

Dundee is a rapidly expanding centre for biotechnology with new firms opening and forming links with our biochemists. We encourage you to do a work placement to get a taste of these new industries.

As a student at the University of Dundee, you’ll also have access to our Careers Service, empowering you to develop your full potential and take confident steps towards your future.