Potential employers Science
Rigorous academic standards ensure that OU qualifications are recognised and valued by professional organisations and employers.
Employers of science graduates include multinational oil companies, pharmaceuticals, central and local government, the NHS, water industry, food and drink companies, schools and universities, the horticultural industry and conservation bodies.
Having relevant experience can be vital in gaining a competitive edge in the graduate employment market. Do consider the various departments and business areas of an organisation to increase the range of opportunities you can apply for.
There are a number of ways you can find potential employers. As an OU student you can:
- Read employers' profiles and view vacancies on OpportunityHub.
- Find more information related to your qualification on your Study Home page under the succeed tab, including potential employers and labour market information. Note, these sites are being continually updated, so make sure you check back regularly.
- Find tips and advice on job seeking in our Jobs and work experience section.
Combining work and study shows that OU students are ambitious and have a strong work ethic. They are evidently keen to develop themselves and are managing to do this whilst juggling a busy work or home life which is no mean feat. The competencies which OU students therefore develop during their degree become invaluable to us.
The Graduate Recruitment Manager for Unilever
