Degree: Zoology – Research Careers

Career profiles: PhD Degree: Business, Finance and Management Degree: Veterinary Science Degree: Zoology Left academia after: master's degree Sector: Consulting Sector: Innovation

Greg Dickens

Innovation Consultant at Innovia Technology

Stay curious. Don’t just read your pages of Nature, read the whole thing. Appreciate the links between your field and other fields. I think this is a really important point if you’re ever looking to move beyond your research area.

Career profiles: PhD Degree: Zoology Left academia after: 3-6 years postdoc Sector: Science Communications

Sarah Nelson

Independent Medical Writer and Coach at Green Pen Solutions

Every week is different and I have always enjoyed the variety of medical writing.

Career profiles: PhD Degree: Zoology Left academia after: PhD Sector: Environment

Heather Kazara

Assistant Ecologist at Aspect Ecology Ltd

I wish I had known how many other people leave academia and are happy with their decision.

Career profiles: PhD Degree: Zoology Sector: Science Communications

Joanna Bagniewska

Communications and Public Engagement Officer at University of Oxford, Department of Paediatrics

Your degree is more than just academic skills, it’s an opportunity to try out a range of new activities. Do it – you never know what will come in handy!