Your future career in natural sciences
We want you to make your career impact after your graduation. In today’s competitive job market, you need to do more than just graduate – you’ll also need practical knowledge of your field, access to industry connections and work experience.
We want to inspire and challenge you to be a confident, active learner so that you’ll be the difference in standing out to employers. The Íæż½ã½ã consistently earns five QS Stars for employability, with 93% of our graduates in employment or further study 15 months after graduation ().
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Preparing you for work
We work with business to make sure our courses integrate modern practical experience. As part of your study we offer organisation-linked research projects, internships and networking opportunities.
We also arrange a host of additional activities such as career days and business engagement events to prepare you for your career. We organise business leaders to give lectures and talks that¡¯ll give you real insight into how your degree is applied in a working world.
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Íæż½ã½ãing abroad
Íæż½ã½ãing abroad is a great way to enhance your skills and experience. Our international links give our students the global opportunities to stand out in a crowded job market.
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Working with business
Accelerating your career is not just about achieving the right academic results. You¡¯ll increase your employability by using the expertise we taught you to help an organisation.
Find out how you can gain real-world experience through our consultancy project opportunities.
Getting involved
Clubs and societies
There are many opportunities to enhance your employability while you study at Íæż½ã½ã. The University¡¯s clubs and societies in natural sciences include biology, computing and psychology.
Getting involved in club activities such as the Computing Society¡¯s StirHack programming hackathon, volunteering or participating in other University activities shows a positive attitude and flair needed for your career.
Five-star rating
for Teaching, Employability, Global Engagement, Research, Facilities, Environmental Impact
QS Stars University Ratings 2024