Biology - BSc (Hons)

There are many career options for Biology graduates because you’ll have developed the skills needed to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges. After graduating from this course, you’ll be well-suited for work in policy (government or non-profits), in industry (biotechnology or pharmaceuticals), health care, education, ecology, and conservation.

Many of our graduates take up roles in consultancy, but they have also secured jobs in the NHS, the energy industry, defence, and are in high demand as science teachers after completing a PGCE.

You’ll have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate. This includes one-to-one appointments from a faculty-based career adviser and extensive online resources for help with considering career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students and students can receive weekly job email alerts.

We have partnerships with Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Woodland Trust, and Operation Wallacea, giving you lots of opportunities to relate your studies to real world challenges and the potential for work placements.

A sandwich year enables you to apply the knowledge gained during your degree to real-world work situations. You’ll equip yourself with a transferable skillset and gain invaluable work experience that will help you to stand out to potential employers in future job applications. A sandwich year also provides a fantastic opportunity to network and, if you impress your employer, you may even find you have a job waiting for you when you graduate. Many employers like to take on dedicated employees as showcased via a sandwich year placement scheme.