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What can you do with your Science degree?
Science degrees can feel like they should lead to directly related careers. However, your options may be broader than you think.
Read our breakdown of what careers you can pursue after graduting from your Science degree.
Eliada secured a placement at Pfizer through Bright Network
Eliada is a Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) student from the University of Leicester. She secured an Industrial Placement as a Regulatory Licensing Undergraduate at Pfizer through Bright Network.
"I initially wanted to study medicine, but after working as a ward clerk in hospitals, I realised it wasn’t quite for me."
"Halfway through my neuroscience degree, I decided I wanted to work on the non-clinical side in a more managerial position."
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Alexander studied Chemistry and secured a Patent Attorney role
Alexander is a Chemistry student from Durham University. He secured a Trainee Patent Attorney at Mathys and Squire through Bright Network.
"I’m excited by new advancements in chemical research, and this role is a great opportunity to stay up to date on cutting edge chemistry, helping drive innovation in a different way than in the lab myself."
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Curious about on-STEM career paths?
If you don't know whether you want to keep pursuing Science after you graduate. That's okay. Your degree gives you transferable hard and soft skills that open up plenty of doors for you outside of Science.
Read our piece on pursuing non-STEM career paths with a STEM degree to find out more about pivoting away from your degree subject. Plus, hear from people like you who've successfully made the switch from STEM!
Elvia jumped from Astrophysics into Marketing with Bright Network's help
Elvia is an Astrophysics graduate from Queen Mary University London. She secured a Paid Social Executive role at Starcom (part of Publicis Groupe) in London.
"I studied Astrophysics, but I taught myself all about marketing during my degree. I knew I enjoyed social media and I learnt data analytics from it."
"My motivation for going into this sector is that it’s a field where there’s always new trends, so I know I’ll always be able to learn and grow."
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