Useful Links and Resources

During the course of your study there are opportunities to enroll in internships, short-term placements and the Professional Training Year placements. Here you can find examples of these and guidance on securing them. Additionally, you can see examples of graduate opportunities from the Medical Sciences programme with advice from alumni.

The Academic & Professional Support ELE page contains information and resources on how to utilise your academic, professional and personal skills to boost your employability. Click on the button above to find out more.

Career Planning with the University's Career Zone

At the Career Zone, we want to support you with your career planning, whatever stage you are at. We provide: impartial advice & information to help you explore ideas, the opportunity to speak with qualified Careers Advisers and practical help with applications.

Click below to see a selection of the destinations University of Exeter graduates from your discipline have gone on to.

We also recommend the Prospects website, a great resource to explore options with your degree. In addition, our own Career Zone site has useful sector information on Health & Wellbeing.

Finally, Fiona Hartley (Employability & Careers Consultant), is available for appointments to discuss all aspects of career choice and decision making. To book a 30-minute appointment simply contact the Career Zone

Fiona Hartley is an approachable Career & Employability Consultant with over 20 years’ experience supporting and enabling students & researchers explore career choice. She provides a safe, impartial, and friendly space to examine career motivations and goals. Whatever stage you are at in your thinking, from limited to no ideas, or struggling how to decide between options, without judgement or bias, Fiona will help you identify useful next step actions.


The Career Zone has partnered with Handshake - a modern career development platform - which joins our menu of services for students and graduates. Handshake allows students and graduates to discover employers and opportunities, submit applications, and attend career fairs and other events.

Handshake will help you find the jobs that you're looking for and make it easy for employers to recruit you.

With a Handshake account, you will be able to:

  • Activate your account

  • Build your profile

  • Upload a CV

  • Register for Careers Fairs

  • Search and apply for jobs

  • Search and book onto events and sessions

  • Attend careers appointments virtually (and in-person)

Find out more here: Handshake | Career Zone | University of Exeter