Due to a skills shortage of STEM roles in the UK, there are a wide range of opportunities for science graduates, as well as non-scientific roles, still in the industry.
Find out more on the page of the Prospects website, which provides an up-to-date overview of the current industry job market.
Places to start exploring your career options!
If you are looking for a career in the Science industry, but you’re not sure where to start, here are some useful links where you can explore different options:
Career Pathways on Career Centre 360
Firstly, check out platform, which can help you discover more information about the following careers:
- Science
- Agriculture
- Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
- Energy and Utilities
- Environment
- Healthcare
- Civil Service (also including politics and local government)
Finding work experience (placements, internships and volunteering)
Taking part in work experience is one way you can find out more about different job sectors, and what you enjoy doing at work. Any amount of work experience can be valuable, whether it is volunteering once a week, attending an internship over the summer, or doing a sandwich placement. Furthermore, work experience looks great on your CV and allows you to develop your skills. You can contact employers speculatively about doing work experience, as well as finding advertised roles. Here are some links you might find useful:
- has a nice list of science placements.
- Handshake - and discover the work experience opportunities that are available.
- NHS Biomedical Science - Search the . Some just advertise directly via your department. However, you may also find opportunities on our .
- Placement information - Download and read the word document for more information on biosciences and chemistry placements.
Looking locally
Many of our graduates work within the Sheffield City Region after finishing their degree. Here are some local employers who have previously hired Sheffield Hallam graduates in this sector:
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- (has a list of Northern Companies)
- (has list of Northern employers from the process industry)
- NHS
- Liberty Steel
Job boards
Employers also use job boards to advertise roles, so they’re another way to find opportunities. They often have filters by location and job type to help your search. Here are some sector-specific job sites:
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- (recommended by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals)
- - including the Forestry Commission; Natural England; Animal and Plant Health Agency
Graduate schemes
Graduate schemes are a great way to get into the industry at entry-level. Often spanning two years, they provide structured training, and typically a full-time contract after completion. Here are some graduate schemes in the sector:
- has a nice list of potential schemes
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Professional bodies, organisations and regulatory authorities
Professional bodies and organisations help maintain high standards and reputation in the profession and of their members. Many sectors require their staff to be a member of one of these organisations. Here are some links to the organisations relevant to this sector:
