As a biomedical science graduate, you possess both subject-specific technical skills, as well as transferable core skills. You have a good understanding of the pathobiology of human disease and have skills which are at the forefront of advances in medical research. The practical work you undertake equips you with the skills associated with good laboratory practice. You are able to: - plan, conduct and evaluate experiments;
- comply with health and safety regulations;
- research and interpret scientific literature.
In addition to your subject-specific knowledge and skills, you have a range of transferable skills, developed during your studies, including: - analytical and problem-solving skills;
- computing and statistical skills - you will probably have used spreadsheets, databases and presentation packages, which are found in most workplaces;
- data analysis, evaluation and interpretation skills;
- project management skills;
- numeracy skills;
- organisational skills - acquired, for example, through coping with your workload of lectures, practicals, study, part-time work and social activities;
- oral and written communication skills - an ability to identify, select, organise and communicate information concisely;
- teamworking skills - learned through your laboratory work, or perhaps from sport, a society or voluntary work.
The mix of skills that you acquire through studying biomedical sciences enables you to exercise professionalism and independence of thought, to make difficult decisions in fast-moving and pressurised environments and to take responsibility for your actions. Your ability to work methodically, efficiently and accurately is highly valued by employers. Consider the skills developed on your course as well as through your other activities, such as paid work, volunteering, family responsibilities, sport, membership of societies, leadership roles, etc. Think about how these can be used as evidence of your skills and personal attributes. Then you can start to market and sell who you really are, identify what you may be lacking and consider how to improve your profile. Take a look at applications, CVs and interviews for some useful tips.
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