Looking for inspiration?
A year placement is a minimum of 9 months. You usually get paid £16-22k and you open up doors for your future career.
All the company names have hyperlinks so you can get information directly from their website.
There is info from current and past students all of whom found their placements an extremely rewarding experience!
Many companies have lab-based and office-based placements.
1. GSK
Lab-based and office-based positions. Highly competitive but excellent future prospects! Apply early for GSK!
Read about Emma’s GSK placement here
Read Sam’s or Kristi’s GSK placement profile
2. AstraZeneca
Lab and office-based placements, highly competitive and requires an early application.
Read Jamie’s placement year profile
3. Pfizer
Predominantly office based, regulatory affairs, marketing etc.
“My placement at Pfizer has been an invaluable experience, developing skills essential for my future career” Sophie – BSc Pharmacology – 1st Class
4. Covance
“I have gained an understanding about industry and what I would like to look for in a future career. I have developed many skills and have made many great connections.” Aaron, BSc Biochemistry – Office based placement
5. MSD
6. STFC
- Lab and office based AND PUBLIC ENGAGAMENT
- Being part of world leading projects
- Access to job specific training
- Salary of £19,136 per annum
- 30 days paid holiday per annum 10.5 days paid public and privilege holiday per annum
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Flexible working environment
7. Roche
World renowned science and great placement opportunities!
8. Eli Lilly co. with sub company Elanco
Elise did a placement with Elanco (Eli Lilly) Get more info with Elise Placement year profile
9. Merck
10. Bristol Myers-Squibb
11. Benevolant AI
12. LeicaBiosystems
International company based locally with lab-based placements working on cancer diagnostics.
We have 2 students on placement here and they are doing fantastic work – there’s even been nominations for placement student of the year!
13. Fujifilm Diosynth
Check out the presentation of Ellie’s placement talk
14. QuantumDX
Local company with a world wide reach working on molecular diagnostics.
Fanni was also nominated for placement student of the year!
15. Prozomix
Another local company, this time working on enzyme production.
16. Alcyomics
A local company working on a 3D skin assay for the detection of toxicity and adverse immune reactions.
Check out Shaheda’s presentation about Alcyomics here
17. Helena Bioscience
18. Datatrial
19. Allergan
20. AkzoNobel
We currently have a student here having a brilliant time and learning lots! Read a review here
21. Medimmune
22. Unilever
23. Proctor and Gamble
One of the biggest companies in the world. It offers lab and office-based placements
24. Johnson and Johnson
The company that needs no introduction! Fab placements and great career prospects!
25. L’Oréal
As above, huge company – it’s best to do a careers insight/internship to get on to the full year placement here.
26. RB
A international company with world-renowned products. Offers both lab and office-based placements.
So, how do you find a year-placement? Read our blog/watch our video here
You know how to find one, now get advice on how to answer application/interview questions here