Biological Sciences University of Aberdeen

Overview

At a Glance

Studying in the Biological Sciences programme of the University of Aberdeen helps you develop a broad understanding of the nature of living things, from molecules and cells, organisms and populations, to communities and biomes.

Your courses will give you an excellent foundation in the theory and practical elements behind the study of life and provide you with the technical skills to pursue your own interests through your project work.

Careers

Graduates find full-time employment in a wide range of careers. Typical employers include universities, research institutes, government agencies (eg SEPA, SNH), environmental consultancies, charities (including WWF and RSPB), the NHS, libraries and commercial enterprises in aquaculture, animal nutrition, and animal health.

One of the great advantages of having a biology degree from the University of Aberdeen is that it provides you with a very broad range of skills to offer employers. Not only do we train students in scientific methodology in the laboratory and in the field, we incorporate what we call 'graduate attributes' into the whole curriculum. Employers now expect an impressive list of skills, knowledge and experience in their graduate recruits and we aim to help you acquire these.

Recent graduate employers include:

• Environmental Consultancy

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Natural England

• National Trust for Scotland

• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

• Science Communication (eg Scubazoo)

• Scottish Natural Heritage

• Scottish Seabird Centre