As a Biomedical Science graduate, you have the skills and experience to contribute to groundbreaking research, participate in innovative projects, and support advancements in healthcare and beyond. From research to public health and pharmaceuticals, there are many pathways open to you to apply the technical skills you have learned.
The demand for biomedical scientists is on the rise, but it can still be difficult knowing where to start and how to get on the career ladder to begin with.
Here are six techniques to help you launch your early career as a Biomedical Science grad:
- Join professional associations: Becoming a member of organisations such as the Institute of Biomedical Science, the Biochemical Society or The Royal Society of Biology can provide networking opportunities, event invitations, job listings and other tools to help you succeed in your career.
- Shop around: Different job searching techniques work for different people. In addition to the typical job search websites such as Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn, consider more specialist recruitment agencies and science-specific platforms, such as Network Scientific Recruitment or CK Group.
- Leverage your social media: Follow companies and industry leaders on platforms like X and LinkedIn to stay updated on job openings and industry news. Meanwhile, keep your LinkedIn up to date and use it to connect with professionals in your field of interest. As a Westminster graduate, you can also connect with biomedical science graduates on Westminster Connect, who are keen to support and advise fellow alumni.
- Build up your experience: In a competitive job market, work experience of any kind can provide you with valuable skills to help you stand out; this includes volunteering, unpaid work experience and internships. Check the website of research institutions, hospitals, and biotech companies you are interested in. Some companies offer structured graduate internship programmes or short research projects.
- Don’t limit yourself: Just because you studied Biomedical Science doesn’t mean your career has to be in that field. Through you degree, you have developed skills in research, data analysis, project management and much more, which will be valuable in many different fields. Visit the Prospects website for more ideas about what you can do with your degree.
- Make the most of the free career services: If you’re still unsure about exactly what area of research or industry you want to go into, our careers consultants can help. Book a 1-2-1 consultation to discuss your options and plan your next steps. You can access a wide range free careers support for three years after you graduate, so make the most of the early career support available to you.
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