Our research-rich environment will help you to develop as a scientist and you will gain skills that will benefit your personal and professional development whichever direction your career takes. All PhD students are encouraged to take part in our comprehensive programme of training, as well as the broader training provided by the world-leading Institute for Academic Development. Institute for Academic Development Graduate School Training Overview PhD Benefits Image No matter what career you choose a PhD will help you: Submerge yourself into the unknown Find solutions for the world’s “grand challenges” Gain transferable skills (management, research, organisation, networking and team work) Postgraduate qualifications improve career prospects Personal development from working in diverse environment Supportive environment The School recognises that Postgraduate study can be stressful at times and therefore seeks to actively support your student wellbeing. University student support services Careers We find the overwhelming majority of our students have an academic career in mind when applying for research programmes. 84 per cent of our graduates enter an academic research or teaching career on graduation, and are now establishing themselves in universities and other research institutions worldwide. Postgraduate Open Day Discover if the School of Biological Sciences and the city of Edinburgh is right for you by attending an Open Day. Visit the University Find out more about research opportunities within the School with the presentation below. Document Research opportunities within Biological Sciences (12.69 MB / PPTX) This article was published on 2024-06-17
