Alumni Profiles
Alumni
Queen's University is ranked in the top 170 universities in the world for graduate job prospects (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022), and 7th in the UK for Biological Sciences Graduate Prospects (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Our Graduates go on to achieve great things, equipped with the confidence and skills to explore the various job markets related to the life sciences and beyond.
We love to hear what our alumni are doing, so please do stay in touch with any news. We have a range of ways you can stay engaged with the School of Biological Sciences including our Alumni LinkedIn Group where we will post school, Institute and University opportunities, events, research, updates and news! We also open to contributions which you feel will be of interest to current students and provide potential career development opportunities.
We also welcome Alumni Profiles and Videos, where you can share your career journey. We feature profiles in many ways – through our school website, promotional materials, social media and presentations to inspire current students to make the most of their Queen’s experience and highlight the various career paths available in the life sciences and beyond.
There is also the opportunity to Participate in Careers Initiatives within the school, including our employers forum and stakeholder consultations which inform how we can develop our courses and learning opportunities to ensure our students are equipped with the skills, knowledge and competencies needed for industry. We also offer the opportunity to engage directly with students via talks, site visits, networking events, careers fairs, mentoring and our monthly newsletter.
Meet some of our Talented Graduates
Agriculture
Adam Smyth, BSc Agricultural Technology graduate, shares how his placement with KEENAN and Alltech led to a graduate role.
BSc Agricultural Technology graduate, Peter McCann, shares his path to correspondent.
Environmental
BSc Environmental Management graduate, Aoife Bell, shares how her placement with Lakeland Dairies led to a graduate role.
BSc Environmental Management and MSc Ecological Management and Conservation Biology graduate, Farah Hamdan, shares her post grad journey from Project Manager in the Maldives to studying a PhD in marine biology.
Guido Folchi, MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development graduate, discusses his career path to Sustainability and ESG Project Manager.
"There is always something new to see and learn in the world of biodiversity" - Aoife Keenan, MSc Ecological Management and Conservation Biology graduate, shares her experience of working in the Environment, Water and Energy Department at AECOM.
"There are no two days the same within my role- which I think is what makes working within the Environment sector so exciting!" - Jordan Birt, BSc Environmental Management graduate, shares her experience as a Senior Environmental Advisor.
Food Science
Aisling Lavery, BSc Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition graduate, discusses her experience in New Product Development.
Geraldine Renaghan, BSc Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition graduate, shares how her placement year led to a graduate role with Suki Tea.
Life Sciences
Zachary Rose, BSc Zoology and MSc Ecological Management and Conservation Biology graduate, discusses his career path to Senior Ecologist.
Adam McFall, MSci Biological Sciences graduate, discusses his career pathway - from exploring biopharma and placement as a Manufacturing Technology intern to Assistant Ecologist.
"Apply for everything you are interested in as you might end up getting it!" - BSc Biological Sciences graduate, Megan Wilmot, shares her experience as an Analytical Chemist.
"It is completely different to what I set out to do, but I'm very glad of the move." - BSc Biological Sciences graduate, Niamh Quigley, shares her journey to Technology Consultant.
BSc Marine Biology graduate, Katie Kerr, shares her experience as a Higher Scientific Officer in Water Regulation.
Dr Paul Mayo, BSc Marine Biology, MSc Animal Behaviour & Welfare and PhD Marine Biology graduate, discusses his role as Senior Scientific Officer.
"Knowing that your work ultimately improves and saves patients’ lives makes this job tremendously gratifying" - Philip Conlon, BSc Biological Sciences graduate, discusses his role as Clinical Research Associate.
BSc Marine Biology Graduate, Jonathan Ellis, discuses his role as Assistant Scientific Officer prior to studying MSc Applied Marine and Fisheries Science at the University of Aberdeen.
BSc Biochemistry graduate, Emma Webster, shares her experience as a Technical and Performance Coordinator.