What can a biology graduate do in UK?

What can a biology graduate do ? The Guardian Wednesday 19 December 2007

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/dec/19/1
Debbie Andalo
The Guardian, Wednesday 19 December 2007


Robert, 28, gained a biology degree this year and is interested in becoming an NHS healthcare scientist, having heard that there is a national shortage.

1 Robert has until February 15 to apply for one of the 184 places on the next NHS clinical scientist graduate training scheme. He would be employed by a hospital trust and can expect to earn £23,458 to £31,779 while completing specialist professional post-graduate training. He could apply to become a trainee clinical microbiologist, working in a diagnostic laboratory or pathology department. The Health Protection Agency is a major employer. After training and professional registration, he could earn from £28,313 to £37,326.
2 If Robert is interested in diseases of the arteries or veins, such as stroke or deep vein thrombosis, he could become an NHS trainee vascular technologist, using ultrasound and other non-invasive techniques to check the blood flow and anatomy of patients. During training he would earn £23,458 to £31,779. Consultants at the top of the profession can earn £75,114.
3 Part of Robert's biology degree involved the study of genetics, so he could, through the national clinical scientist graduate programme, train to become a clinical molecular geneticist, examining DNA cells to identify genetic abnormalities. After training he could expect to earn at least £28,313 rising to £37,326.
4 Another option for Robert is to apply to train as a clinical immunologist, carrying out investigations and research into the immune system to help in the treatment of diseases such as HIV/Aids and allergies. If he was accepted on to the graduate training programme, he would work in an NHS regional immunology laboratory and, after completing his training, could expect to earn between £28,313 and £37,326.
5 If Robert has an interest in the central nervous system and is looking for a role that would bring him into close contact with patients, he might consider becoming a clinical physiologist (neurophysiology). He would carry out investigations on patients with diseases of the central nervous system, such as stroke and dementia. After training he would initially earn between £19,683 to £25,424. If he became a manager his salary rises to more than £52,000.