Science
What can I do with a science degree?
Learn about the range of graduate jobs open to you with certain science degrees, including physics, chemistry, and biology.
Science job roles: a deep dive
Get detailed insights into different job roles available to you. Compare the day-to-day tasks and entry requirements to help you decide which job would suit you best.
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AWE - Insight Day
Dive into a world of opportunities as we guide students on their journey towards a thriving career in the STEM industry. Your success story starts here!
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The Black Excellence Programme
targetjobs has partnered with leading employers in the UK to host The Black Excellence Programme. An event for Black Heritage students to meet with some of the biggest organisations in the world who have open roles for you to apply to.
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Peers in Careers: a professional one day conference
Along with five partnering universities, targetjobs and Gradconsult are hosting a professional industry idea factory event, providing you with an invaluable opportunity to make a really positive impact on your own professional development and growth of network.
Find out moreConsidering postgraduate science study?
You may need a postgraduate science degree to follow some career paths - our guides will help you decide which route to take.
Employers in Science
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Industry leaders with a large annual graduate intake.
BAE Systems
Engineering + 4
BAE Systems helps to protect people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. It’s a culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and is a place where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background.
Royal Air Force
Charity, public & civil service + 6
The RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping & fighting force. Made up of full-time Regulars & spare-time Reserves, the RAF enforces international law overseas while bringing aid & protection to the victims of Disaster & War. Not just the defender of UK airspace, the RAF also provides search-&-rescue for both military personnel & civilians in times of emergency.
Knight Frank
Property, construction & QS + 7
At Knight Frank, we know what it means to be industry leaders. We’ve been doing it for over 125 years, setting the standards an industry follows, and handling the places and properties that define eras.
EDF
Engineering + 7
A career that will deliver change. Together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
AWE
Engineering + 6
We have a critical mission: to support the defence and security of the UK.
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