Health and life sciences
Explore paid opportunities including graduate vacancies, placements and work experience in health and life sciences.
Discover rewarding opportunities in health and life sciences. Whether you're passionate about patient care, scientific discovery, or community support, there's a career path for you.
Careers in healthcare include a huge range of roles in clinical settings or the community to improve patient outcomes. Working as a health practitioner, in management, policy or public health. Support individuals and communities in social care, youth work, advice and guidance, providing essential services and support to the most vulnerable in society. Innovate in life sciences, contribute to important research and development by getting hands on in the lab, or use your skills and knowledge in a range of commercial roles.

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Digital Health Transformation Associate (KTP Associate) - Bristol
Employer: University of the West of EnglandApplication closing date: 10 Aug 2025Location: Bristol Bristol, England United KingdomThe postholder will lead a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between UWE Bristol and One Care, focused on evaluating, implementing, and embedding digital innovations — such as remote patient monitoring — across General Practices. -
Graduate Medical Account Executive - Chesham
Application closing date: 4 Aug 2025Location: Chesham South East United KingdomCompany Overview:
A medical communications agency focused on sending creative messages on behalf of global pharmaceutical companies. -
Three-year Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) – Navy Command (NC) - Nationwide
Application closing date: 27 Jul 2025Location: United KingdomDefence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS)
The Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) scheme offers financial support while you complete your university studies, along with the opportunity for permanent employment within the Engineering profession after graduation. -
Biology and Chemical Engineering Internship Abroad - India
Employer: IAESTE UK LtdApplication closing date: 28 Jul 2025Location: Jaipur IndiaThis is an exciting international internship opportunity based in India, lasting 8 weeks. To be completed between May 2025 and September 2025. -
Mental Health Advisor - Leeds
Employer: Leeds Arts UniversityApplication closing date: 3 Aug 2025Location: Leeds Yorkshire and the Humber United KingdomProviding comprehensive mental health assessments and individual support to students for students
with a mental health diagnosis, or are undergoing a deterioration in their mental state. -
Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer - Leeds
Employer: Leeds Arts UniversityApplication closing date: 27 Jul 2025Location: Leeds Yorkshire and the Humber United KingdomTo be a key point-of-contact for schools and colleges in order to promote Leeds Arts University
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INTERNATIONAL - Chemical Engineering Internship Abroad - Kenya
Employer: IAESTE UK LtdApplication closing date: 25 Jul 2025Location: Nyeri KenyaThis is an exciting international internship opportunity based in Kenya, lasting 8 weeks. To be completed between August 2025 and November 2025. -
Employer Engagement Coach - Aberdeen
Employer: Aberdeen FoyerApplication closing date: 24 Jul 2025Location: Aberdeen Scotland United KingdomAberdeen Foyer creates positive and lasting change working alongside young people and adults experiencing tough life situations to address and prevent the root causes of poverty and youth homelessness across local communities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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