Biomedical research roles and career pathways

Use this overview to:

  • explore career pathways in biomedical research, within academia and industry
  • learn about the many and diverse roles of those involved in research and innovation.

Explore an interactive version of ‘biomedical research roles and career pathways’ on the UK Government Web Archive.

Download a printable overview of research career pathways and research funding types.

Read about funding options at each career stage.

Career profiles

Read about some of the career paths people have taken in the career profiles section.

Last updated: 21 March 2025

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