Go Beyond Expectation
Go beyond traditional mindsets with the skills employers are really looking for.
Go Beyond Expectation
Go beyond traditional mindsets with the skills employers are really looking for.
Aberdeen graduates are unique - able to think, work and innovate across disciplines, locations and perspectives
And with well-rounded support from day one, you'll not just stand out to employers, but be empowered to inspire and guide them to make real, lasting change.
At Aberdeen you’ll be supported by our dedicated careers service. They offer a range of activities to help students develop their skills and maximise employability, including networking opportunities with regional, national and global organisations. Visit abdn.ac.uk/careers for more information.
Explore
Explore our online resources and connect with the careers team to make informed career choices and gain insights into your job options.
Develop
Develop your skills and experience through a range of employability programmes, mentoring and work experience initiatives that you can undertake alongside your studies.
Connect
Connect with our regional, national and international employer partners and alumni networks through a wide range of fairs and networking events.
Tereza Vecerkova
MSci Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) with Industrial Placement
For my year placement, I spent 12 incredible months working at the Membrane Protein Laboratory (MPL) and electron Bio-Imaging Centre (eBIC) at Diamon Light Source, the UK’s National synchrotron.
During my placement year I learnt many new skills and techniques such as working with membrane proteins, transport assay development, cryo-EM sample preparation, working with state-of-the-art electron microscopes and processing data.
Working on my own project, organising my time, daily tasks and solving problems will help me when working on future projects. During my placement I worked alongside incredible scientists from various fields across Diamond, which has further expanded my knowledge and interests.
My placement year was an amazing experience which allowed me to develop both personally and professionally. I would encourage everyone to undertake a placement year!
"During my placement I worked alongside incredible scientists from various fields"
Engineering Students
All of our engineering students can apply for the optional Engineering Work Experience course in their 2nd year. This innovative course is designed to promote your personal development and enhance your employability skills through undertaking a group consultancy project for a local engineering organisation. You therefore get to learn more about the engineering sector and develop your project management skills to better equip you for future employment.
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