Degree Destinations - Animal & Microbial Sciences
The field of biology is an extremely dynamic and progressive one, with demand for graduates being high across a range of sub-disciplines. Biologists from Reading are qualified to enter a very wide spectrum of work. This broadly divides into biomolecular and environmental disciplines, although a minority of graduates develop careers in education and the media.
At a glance
Six months after leaving (figures from the last two years of DLHE data):
- 65% of graduates are in paid work
- 22% are in higher level study
- 68% of our graduates are in graduate-level work or study
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Examples of first jobs undertaken by Animal & Microbial Sciences graduates
- Clinical Research Associate
- Lab Technician
- Researcher/ Research Assistant
- Trainee Veterinary Nurse
- Conservation Assistant
- Teacher
- Administrator
Who employs Animal & Microbial Sciences graduates? (to name a few...)
- Medical Research Council
- South East Water
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Imperial College
- University of Reading
- Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
- Local authorities
More detailed information
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