Career Readiness
As a graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and experience for a career in biomedical research, in hospital laboratories, research institutes, universities or private companies.
It is common for graduates to continue their research training by enrolling in a Master of Philosophy or Honours program. Many graduates have successfully used this program as a pathway towards further study in graduate entry medicine or allied health programs.
Graduates of this program are likely to be found as scientists in:
- clinical or research laboratories
- biomedical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Industry Placement
Depending on their major, students may conduct some or all of their practical work through placement in a professional research laboratory in third year.
Potential careers
Biomedical Scientist, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Technician, Public Health Scientist, Toxicologist, Microbiologist, Physiologist, Immunologist, Biochemist, Bioinformatics, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Environmental Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Molecular Biology, Neuroscientist, Plant Biotechnologist, Research Scientist, Science Communicators, Pharmacologist, Life Scientist, Medical Scientist, ...