Applied Sciences
Our graduates find work in public and private sector organisations in a range of jobs.
96%
of our Applied Sciences graduates are in work or further study after 6 months*
*The structure and coverage of this survey are determined by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) employment indicator 2016/17, published in July 2018.
Biological Science
Biological Science graduates find work in:
- Diabetic Retinopathy Screener/Grader
- Scientific Researcher
- Quality Control Technician
- Money Laundering Officer
- Cell Process Technician
- Software Tester and Deployment
- Recruitment Consultant.
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science graduates find roles like:
- Scientific Officer
- Biomedical Scientist
- Research Technician
- Microbiology Analyst
- Independent Consultant and Medical Writer
- Drug Safety Associate
- Graduate Research Scientist.
Environmental Science, Wildlife and Ecology
Environmental Science, Wildlife and Ecology graduates find roles like:
- Higher Statistical Office
- Media and Events co-ordinator
- Permitting Officer
- Environmental Tutor
- Organised Survey Explosive Device Technician
- Fundraiser
- Property Manager.
Top graduate employers
Thanks to the transferable skills they develop, some graduates go into business-focused careers such as consultancy, financial sector, business and management.
The South West has a wide range of potential employers including a large research sector. Our graduates find jobs with these, farther afield or overseas. Examples of recent graduate employers include:
- Police forces - for example, Avon and Somerset Constabulary
- Forensic science companies - for example, Key Forensic Services and LGC Forensics
- NHS trusts - for example, North Bristol NHS Trust and Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
- The Environment Agency
- Office for National Statistics
- The Institute of Cancer Research
- Nuffield Health
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies - for example, Catalent Pharma Solutions and Glaxosmithcline
- County Councils - for example, Cornwall County Council
- Business sector - for example, Lloyds Bank, Lush Cosmetics, Dyson.
Further study
Approximately one third of graduates go on to further study or research for a PhD. Courses and research areas pursued by recent graduates include:
- MSc Physician Associate
- PGCE (teacher training)
- M.B, Ch.B. Medicine
- MSc Advanced Wildlife Conservation in Practice
- MRes Applied Sciences
- MSc Biomedical Science
- MSc Science Communication
- PhDs in Alzheimer's disease research, cancer science, plant science.
Find out more about our Applied Sciences courses
See more information about UWE Bristol's excellent university rankings and reputation.
Career support throughout your degree
From the moment our students start, they get careers information and advice -; from employers, our careers team, and their tutors. So by the time they graduate, they will be equipped with the experience, contacts and skills to succeed in their chosen careers.
Strong employer partnerships
We have employer partners who shape our courses; give careers presentations and advice; and provide placements and work experience. They also attend our annual Science Futures Fair along with employers like the Woodlands Trust, Thermofisher, the Civil Service, and Avon and Somerset Police. This gives students the opportunity to learn about diverse careers across a range of sectors.
Industry-ready graduates
Work experience is vital in today's crowded jobs market. And while our students are here, we provide one-to-one support to help them find experience that fits their career plans.
Placement students are more likely to go into high-level graduate jobs and have a higher average starting salary. As well as helping our students find a placement, we will prepare them through employability workshops. Find out more about placements.
Specialist careers support
Sector-specific careers advice is available for each department and one-to-ones are available with our dedicated team. There's a ‘wall of work’ advertising the latest internships and graduate opportunities. And students can come to weekly careers panels, seminars and workshops to find out more about opportunities.
And it doesn't end when students graduate. Alumni can access our careers services up until three years after graduation.
You may also be interested in

Career development
Our career coaching service can help you to develop a career plan.

Work experience, jobs and placements
Use UWE Bristol's in depth resources to find graduate jobs, internships, work experience and volunteering opportunities.

Innovation and enterprise
We offer internship programmes and funding opportunities to give you the opportunity to work on your own idea.

Further study options
Further study information for UWE Bristol students including postgraduate study, conversion courses, studying overseas and funding further study.