Bioscience Careers Day 2026
Find out about the variety of careers open to bioscience students at this year's online Royal Society of Biology Bioscience Careers Day (BCD).
Details
When? Tuesday 3 March 2026, 12:30 to 14:30
Where? Online (Zoom)
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
*Save the date - bookings will open in due course*
Event format
This year the Bioscience Careers Day will take place online over three days from Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 March. Each day will comprise expert panel discussions, Q&As and workshops designed to enhance your knowledge of the variety of careers available to bioscience graduates.
Find out what skills and experience is necessary to thrive in today's rapidly evolving bioscience landscape, and discover how to apply your expertise to exciting and emerging career opportunities in the field. There will also be opportunities to chat and ask questions to bioscience professionals and other students from across the UK.
Attendees will also receive a certificate of attendance as well as 18 CPD points.
Programme
The event programme will be available soon on the BCD webpage. Each day's programme of talks and discussions will take place from 12:30-14:30.
We've previously had talks on careers in science publishing, animal welfare and wildlife research, plant health, public health and more at past events. Please visit the BCD webpage to download top presentations from past events.
What career would you like to know more about? Get in touch with the events team at events@rsb.org.uk or contact us on social media @RoyalSocBio using #RSBCareersDay.
Who can attend?
BCD is aimed at undergraduate and master's students. Recent bioscience graduates, PhD students, postdocs, careers advisors and school/ college students considering a bioscience degree are also very welcome. Employers, if you would like to connect with talented students focused on their future careers, visit our sponsorship opportunities pages, or contact Evie Drennan at events@rsb.org.uk to discuss opportunities.
Cost and booking
Bookings for this event are currently closed and will open in due course.
£5 - RSB member
£5 - RSB member
£5 - Member of a Careers Committee organisation (see below)
£10 - Non-member
If you are a member of a Careers Committee organisation, please specify which organisation you are a part of in the 'other requests' box, when booking. If you would like to organise a bulk booking for a group of over 50 students to attend this event, please contact Evie Drennan at events@rsb.org.uk
Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Careers Committee
This event is supported by the following organisations, who have worked collaboratively with the Royal Society of Biology to bring together a diverse line-up of speakers for this event. The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, the Biochemical Society, the British Ecological Society, the British Pharmacological Society, the British Society for Immunology, the Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme, the Microbiology Society, the Society for Experimental Biology and The Physiological Society.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 18 CPD points.
Contact
Please direct all enquiries to Evie Drennan at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3444.
Code of Conduct
By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.