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Your Physiology Degree: What Next?
Your Physiology Degree:
What Next?
• What are the skills you have to offer?
• Where have Physiology graduates gone in the past?
• Which careers are directly and indirectly related your
Physiology degree?
• What else might a Physiology graduate do?
• How can the Careers Service help?
There are over 10,000 job titles and 1000s of
further study opportunities, in 200 countries.
The evolution of “Career” as a concept
A graduate of Physiology has the
following specific employability skills
Future Possible Pathways
Masters/
Grad. Dip.
Employment
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Physiology Related
“Conversion”
Not Directly Related
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Preferred Subjects
Degree
– Acquired Skills – Placement
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Using judgement, decision-making and questioning skills
Numeracy skills and attention to detail
Planning and executing experiments, undertaking individual and team
project work
Preparing, interpreting and presenting data, using statistical programmes,
qualitative and quantitative techniques and spreadsheets
Undertaking practical laboratory investigations in a safe, responsible and
ethical manner
Present scientific material and arguments clearly in writing and orally
Apply IT skills such as word processing and spreadsheet use, data-logging
and storage, internet communication.
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A graduate of Physiology has the
following transferable skills:
What do UCC Graduates do?
• Time Management & Organisation - acquired through
balancing lectures, practical's, study, part-time work and
social activities;
• Written and Oral Communication - sharing your research
findings via written reports and oral presentations to different
audiences
• Interpersonal/Teamwork – developed through laboratory and
project work;
What do UCC Graduates do?
What do UCC Graduates do?
What do UCC Graduates do?
Career options with Physiology
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Medicine
Audiologist
Exercise Physiologist
Dietician
Occupational Therapist
Speech & Language Therapist
Toxicologist
Medical Writing
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Biochemist
Echocardiographer
Health Economics Specialist
Microbiologist
Epidemiologist
Cardiac Physiologist
Food Technologist
Teacher
Patent Law
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Where do Physiology Graduates work?
• Specialist roles with the
Health Service:
- Cardiology
- Audiology
- Neurophysiology
- Respiratory Physiology
- Physiotherapy
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In Industry:
Pharmaceutical
Bio-pharmaceutical
Medical Devices
Graduate Medicine
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Grad Medicine programmes in UCC,
UCD, UL, and RCSI.
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2.1 degree required for eligibility.
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25 places in UCC
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Selection then based entirely on
GAMSAT score www.gamsat-ie.org
Physical Therapy & Exercise Physiology
Physiotherapy
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In order to qualify as a Physiotherapist in
Ireland you need to complete a BSc
Physiotherapy as there is no post graduate
conversion option at present.
Physical Therapy
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Graduate entry in UCD into year 2 of 4
year programme though equivalence with
year 1 will have to be demonstrated from
degree. Grad entry also in RCSI and TCD.
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Number of MSc options in the UK
http://www.csp.org.uk/node/1521/appro
ved/approved?qualification=msc
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www.prospects.ac.uk
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Biomedical Science
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MSc Biomedical Science – NUIG, UCC,
UU
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Biomedical scientists have a well
defined career in the health service.
This is borne out by FDR info which
largely points to careers in hospital
laboratories.
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Academic departments in Universities,
Forensic Laboratories and Private
Pathology Laboratories.
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The food and drink and pharmaceutical
industries employ graduates in areas
such as R&D and quality assurance.
Exercise Physiology
Career opportunities such as Physical
Therapist and Exercise Physiologist are
growing in popularity and becoming well
established options for Physiology
graduates. Postgraduate qualifications are
available in Ireland:
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2 year part time programme in TCD
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Further options in UK
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www.prospects.ac.uk
www.iapt.ie
www.instituteofsport.ie
www.iptas.ie
Dietetics
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Accelerated postgraduate
programmes in the UK (1 in
University of Ulster).
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http://www.bda.uk.com/careers/
courses.html
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Biotechnology
SLT & OT
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MSc Biotechnology – UCC, UCD,
NUIG, Queens University
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Speech & Language Therapy
& Occupational Therapy
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Career opportunities in
Biopharmaceutical Companies,
Research Institutions, &
Commercial Organisations.
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2 year MSc programmes in
University of Limerick
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Requirements: Degree and
relevant work experience
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Further study options in UK
Audiology
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Audiologists identify, assess, and
manage disorders of the auditory,
balance, and other neural systems in
adults and children. They select and fit
hearing aids and they help prevent
hearing loss through the provision and
fitting of hearing protective devices.
Traineeship in clinical setting or practice
Exams taken for BAA accreditation
MSc in UCC for professionals qualified
to register as Clinical Audiologists
BSc in Athlone IT – 4 year programme
So how could you make the change?
You could also do something completely different!
Administrative Officer
Business Analyst
Marketing Executive
Accountant
Primary school teacher
Software Programmer
Why convert?
• Conversion courses are a popular, effective way to progress to
an alternative career.
 A conversion course can
provide you with:
• Conversion courses are taught postgraduate courses that
enable you to “convert” your degree to a new discipline.
 Increased job prospects
• They are found in most subject areas – high concentration in
Business, Arts and Humanities, IT
• Also available in Medicine and Health
 Skills/expertise in a new area
 A valuable combination of
separate skills
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Increased Job Prospects?
• Expert Group on Future Skills Needs produce regular Bulletins (most
recent July 2010) examining 60 occupational categories in relation to:
 Conversion courses are often created in
response to current or predicted skill
shortages.
▫ Level of unemployment
▫ Growth in employment rates
▫ Production rate of qualified graduates
 E.g. HEA Skills Conversion programme,
Teaching/Social Work/Therapies UK
 Likelihood of increased job prospects
will depend on:
 Suitability of the programme to needs
(good fit?)
 Proven track record in particular field
(through placement, previous roles or
voluntary experience)
▫ They also produce reports on particular sectors (e.g. BioPharma,
Green Economy) Have a look!
▫ http://www.skillsireland.ie/
Fastest Growing Industries
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Information Technology
Healthcare
Energy Efficiency / Environmental
E-Learning
Microelectronics
Manufacturing Productivity
Composite Materials
Social Networking
Business Services – esp. Multilingual
Telecommunications
Food
Ref: Enterprise Ireland - HPSU’s
IDA Ireland – Competence Centres
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Care of the Elderly
Business & Personal Coaching
Personal Wellbeing
Medical Devices & Technology
Accounting (some more than others)
Digital Media – eg -gaming, mobile
media, animation
Alternative Power Generation
Financial Regulation and Control
Corporate Compliance
Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Entry Requirements
 Many open to graduates of any
discipline!
 Some will require a relevant
qualification.
 Result required will depend on
level of demand.
 Relevant experience may be
required/desirable – even
compensate for absence of degree.
Are there skill shortages?
The Graduate Skills Conversion Programme
• The Graduate Skills Conversion Programme (GSCP) is a joint initiative with
the Department of Education and Science and the Higher Education
Authority, in response to the Information and Communications Technology
(ICT) skills needs, identified by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs and
the mid-term evaluation of the ATS programme.
• It is funded under the National Development Plan.
• The aim of the programme is to provide graduates with the opportunity to
acquire qualifications for employment in the ICT area. A composite fee
applies to all courses under the programme. For 2010-11 the fee was €2,500.
• http://www.hea.ie/en/skills+funding
Issues to Consider
 How will this qualification complement primary degree?
 What is the reputation of the course amongst employers?
 What is the employment record of graduates on the course?
 Is it possible to progress to a masters degree on completion of
the diploma?
 Is the course eligible for reduced fees, e.g. under the Graduate
Skills Conversion Programme?
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Arts, Humanities and Social Science
Options
Pathways to Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
• Liberal Arts:
– Archaeology, Geography, History, Modern Irish
Arts/
Humanities
Conversion
• Applied Arts:
– Journalism/Media/Communications/Public Relations
– E-Learning Design/Technical Communication
– Film Studies/Literature and Publishing/Arts Administration
• Languages
– Translation, Interpreting, Linguistics, Languages with Business or
Law, European Studies
Business
Engineering
Health/
Therapies
Law
Science
• Peace Studies, Women’s Studies, Development Studies, International
Relations, Politics
Arts, Humanities and Social Science:
Qualifications
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Pathways to Education
Dip Psychology, UCC
H Diplomas in most Arts Subjects UCC (level 8)
Dip Social Policy UCC
Dip/MA Journalism, DCU ,UL, CIT
MSc Planning and Sustainable Development, UCC
MA Translation DCU, NUIG
MA Public Relations DIT, CIT
MA Arts Administration, UCD
MA Literature and Publishing, NUIG
MA E-Learning Development, UL
MA Screenwriting NUIG
MA Library and Information Studies UCD
MA Digital Arts NUI Maynooth
Education
Conversion
Arts *
Business*
Science*
For Non-Business Graduates:
• Secondary: Ireland and UK
Health/
Therapies
Law
Business: Qualifications
Education: Options and Qualifications
• Primary: Ireland and UK
Engineer
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Masters Management & Marketing (UCC)
Masters E-Business (UCC)
Masters Management (UL)
Masters Management (UCD)
PGDip Accounting and Finance, UCC
PG Dip Accountancy, DCU
HDip Economics, UCC
Masters MIMAS, UCC
HDip Entrepreneurship and East Asian
Affairs, UCC
• Masters in Financial Economics, UCC
• Masters in Marketing, UL
• PGDip Marketing, DIT
Need Business Degree/PGDip:
• Masters Business Economics, UCC
• Masters Human Resource Management, UL,
UCD
• Masters Accountancy (MACC)
• Masters Food Marketing, UCC
• Masters B.I.S., UCC
• Masters Government, UCC
• Masters Corporate Finance, UCC
• Masters Computational Finance, UL
• Masters Risk Management, UCD
• Masters Quantitative Finance, UCD
• Masters Strategic Management Accounting,
UCD
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IT: Qualifications
For non-IT graduates:
• HDip in Applied Computing Technology,
UCC
• HDip Software Engineering, NUI
Maynooth
• HDip IT, DCU
• PGDip Telecommunications, DCU
• PGDip Software Localisation, UL
• PGDip Technical Communication and ELearning, UL
• HDip IT, NUI Maynooth
• Masters Interactive Media, UCC
• Masters Mathematical Modelling and
Scientific Computing, UCC (!*)
• PG Dip Health Informatics, TCD
• Masters Music Technology, NUI Maynooth
• Masters Translation Technology
Pathways to Engineering
Need related Degree/PGDip:
• Masters in Computer Science, UCC
• Masters Software Systems for Mobile
Networks, UCC
• Masters Telecommunications, DCU
• Masters Software Engineering, NUI Maynooth
• MSc Software Engineering, NUI Maynooth
• Masters Geographical, Information and
Remote Sensing, UCC
• Masters Security and Forensic Computing,
DCU
Engineering
Conversion
Arts and
Social
Science
Engineering: Options
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Energy Engineering
Process/Chemical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Bio-engineering
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Many courses open to graduates
with good degrees in maths,
physics and related subjects,
– E.g. Chemical Engineering, UL
• http://www.ucc.ie/careers/fdr.php
Science*
Heath/
Therapies*
Law
Health and Therapies: Options
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Nursing
Medicine
SLT
OT
Dietetics
Public Health
Health Informatics
Health Economics
The top 10 transferable skills sought by
employers in Ireland
What do UCC Graduates Do?
To peruse First Destinations of UCC graduates:
Business
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Oral communication
Teamwork
Customer service
Time management
Written communication
Coping with multiple tasks
Problem solving
Managing own learning
Planning
Decision-making
Skills Project
www.skillsproject.ie
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Why is this important?
• 40% of employers will accept graduates of any
discipline.
• Prepare evidence from your work experience, extracurricular activities, voluntary work to support your
applications.
Essential Sources
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www.postgradireland.com
www.pac.ie
www.gradireland.com
http://www.hea.ie/en/skills+funding
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www.skillsireland.ie
www.qualifax.ie
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.mastersportal.eu
Information Resources
Essential Sources
Qualifax:
www.qualifax.ie
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The Physiological Society
http://www.physoc.org/
Graduate Skills Conversion Programme (Funded Programmes):
http://www.hea.ie/en/skills+funding
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Nature jobs
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/scien
ce/
Expert Group on Future Skills Needs:
www.skillireland.ie
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PAC:
www.pac.ie
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Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare
Association (IPHA),
www.ipha.ie
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Science Foundation Ireland.
http://www.sfi.ie
New Scientist
http://jobs.newscientist.com/en-gb/
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Biotechnology Ireland
http://www.biotechnologyireland.ie
Department of Physiology,
University College Cork.
http://www.ucc.ie/en/physiology/
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Life Science Recruitment
www.lifescience.ie
Prospects:
www.prospects.ac.uk
What would YOU like to do?
Interests
Skills
Values
Personal Circumstances
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Go online…
Visit our website at:
www.ucc.ie/careers
E-mail: careers@ucc.ie
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