Careers for BMS Students
British Science Festival - Aberdeen 4 - 9 September 2012
The department is sponsoring a level 1 or level 2 student to attend the British Science Festival in Aberdeen in September (4-9). If you would like to be considered please complete the online application form before the 31st of May. A final decision will be made AFTER the summer exam period. British Science Festival application form.
The University Careers Service offers a wide range of support for BMS students in all years of study. Services include:
- Advice on how to start your career planning and when to act.
- Help to identify career options early in your degree (it saves time in your final year).
- Feedback on CVs and applications, plus help with interviews.
- Student Jobshop - find and make the most of work experience.
- A What's On careers events programme.
- Recruitment fairs, employer presentations and other opportunities to find jobs.
- The opportunity to talk to a Careers Advisor about any career issue you have.
About the Careers Service
The Careers Service Adviser for Biomedical Science is Alison Clay. Alison is one of the careers advisors who provides help and information to students within the department. You can book an appointment at the Careers Service (morning and afternoon slots available every semester weekday). Check for availability during vacations. The Careers Service is located at 388 Glossop Road, just behind the Student’s Union Building. We suggest you take time to become familiar with the Careers website and associated services and events provided.
Current StudentsYou are advised to check the student section of the Careers website on a regular basis for all types of careers information and advice. This applies whether you are at the beginning of your degree studies or in the final year deciding what to do after graduation. |
Careers ResourcesGet access to Information Resources available in the Careers Service from applications and interviews to taking time out. |
What's On ProgrammeThroughout the year the Careers Service provides an extensive programme of events and fairs. Some items are regularly offered but others appear only once, so make sure you don't miss out. |
Student JobshopThe Student Jobshop is part of the Careers Service and can help you find a wide range of work experience opportunities, such as vacation work, summer internships, placements or voluntary work. |
Job hunting
In addition to attending recruitment fairs and other on-campus employer activities, find out about the latest graduate opportunities via MyVacancies, where you can also pick up other job hunting tips. Explore MyInternational career for information about employment, further study, work experience and voluntary work in another country.
Skills for Work Certificate & Sheffield Graduate Award
The Skills for Work Certificate and Sheffield Graduate Award are designed to help you use experiences gained from outside your degree work to demonstrate to future employers that you have the necessary skills to perform in the workplace. They also help you to learn more about yourself and your career options. Attainment of the Skills for Work Certificate counts towards the Sheffield Graduate Award.
What Next? - Career options with your degree in Biomedical ScienceThis section of the Careers website service helps you explore the options open to you when you graduate from the University with your degree in Biomedical Science. |
Case Studies - Non-BMS degreesHere are four case studies of graduates who have found employment in the department of Biomedical Science with alternative degree qualifications. |