The University of Sheffield
Department of Biomedical Science

Careers and Employability

Careers in BMSA degree in Biomedical Science will give you a complementary range of skills that can lead to a wide choice of employment in science related industries and beyond. In the last three years 70% of our undergraduates have gained a first or upper second class degree.

Our graduates have found great success in a highly competitive jobs market. Many of our past students gain employment in biomedical research, biotechnology and the big pharmaceutical industries such as GSK, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

Similarly, many others choose further study in related areas such as medicine, veterinary science, dieticians, physiotherapy and teaching. Twelve months after graduation, 92% of our former students are in employment or further education.

The Employment section on our Key Information Set has information about careers, although please note that this reflects data only 6 months after graduation.  We find our students typically take some time out after their studies before embarking on their final career paths.  Even post graduation they are still able to use the expertise of the university Careers Service.  You will get a really good idea of the long term careers of our students if you............................  

Graduate SkillsDeveloping your skills

It's worth noting that our graduates also choose alternate career paths other than science. Due to our partnership with the University Careers Service, we aim to provide you with a transferrable set of employability skills at the start of your study and throughout your time with us. This way, we ensure that you not only develop your CV writing, but improve your application, interview, presentation and public speaking techniques.

This can lead to a diverse and wide choice of potential career options such as bioethics, law, journalism, politics and economics.

Our degree course also offers students the opportunity to gain work experience with our Year out in Industry and Summer Vacation projects.

How we help you

The University Careers Service works with the department to provide planning and advice - whether at the beginning of your degree studies or in the final year. Services include:

  • Advice on how to start your career planning and when to act.
  • Help to identify career options.
  • Student Jobshop to help you find and make the most of work experience.
  • Feedback on CVs and applications and help with interviews
  • Recruitment fairs, employer presentations and other opportunities to find jobs.
  • The opportunity to talk to a Careers Adviser about any career issue you have.

Enhance your CV and prospects with us

During level 2, all our students take a core module - Career Development Skills - specifically aimed to aid your career prospects in a variety of ways.

During the first half of this six week course, the Careers Service gives specialist advice to help develop your communication skills, interview and presentation techniques. The second part aims to boost your IT literacy and develop vital media skills, such as web design fundamentals, social media portfolios, or audio-visual presentations to post on YouTube.

Key transferrable skills aimed to give you extra confidence and make your CV stand out.