Biology is a fundamental subject for careers in the science and health sectors but there are many other career routes you can take with this subject.

Employers include: universities and clinical research organisations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals, health, conservation and environmental organisations, local authorities, government and public health laboratories, scientific and technical consultancies, schools and colleges, the water industry, museums, science centres and broadcast companies. Many biology students pursue other opportunities in business, finance, the civil service, marketing and sales.

Career ideas; research & development, biomedical science, biotechnology, marine biology, microbiology, nanotechnology, animal science & management, nature conservation, environmental science, agriculture, horticulture, palaeontology, pharmacology, pathology, dentistry, veterinary work, clinical science, genetics, forensics, neuroscience, zoology, psychology, physiotherapy, sport science, medicine and allied health professions, education and much more.

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