Careers in Human Biology
Our graduate employment surveys during the past twelve years have identified the career directions of our graduates. The main areas in which they have gained employment are:
Biomedical research (24.8%)
- Medical Scientist (Hospital, University and Commercial)
- Laboratory Supervisor (Commercial)
- Laboratory Manager (University)
- Medical Technician (Hospital and University)
- Research Assistant (Hospital, University and Research Institute)
- Laboratory Assistant (Hospital, University, High School and Commercial)
Clinical technician (all associated with hospitals) (12.3%)
- Neurophysiology
- Phlebotomy
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Cardiac Catheterisation
- E.C.G.
- Medical Imaging
- In vitro fertilization
- Software Installation
Health (16.9%)
- Ambulance Officer
- Medical Representative (pharmaceuticals & hospital equipment)
- Myofascial Therapy (treatment of muscle pain)
- Drug Rehabilitation
- Hospital Pharmacy Management
- Retail Pharmacy
- Naturopathy, homeopathy, traditional medicine
Education (18.6%)
- Tertiary (Human Biology)
- High School (Human Biology/Biology/Physical Education)
- Primary School (Science Specialist)
Scientific (9.4%)
- Scientific Representative (chemicals, equipment, books and software)
- Chemical Technician
- Wine Making (Oncology)
- Marine Ecology
- Waste Management Officer (Government)
- Recycling Biomedical Waste (Commercial)
Community (5.1%)
- Social Work
- Fitness Consultant/Trainer
- Surf-Life Saving
- Fund Raising
