If you are interested in pursuing a career in Healthcare, you are (most likely) a calm and compassionate person. These personal qualities are essential, because you will need to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of your patients. Our courses at RGU will help you to become the best version of yourself. You will develop strong time-management skills by training with other Healthcare professionals in clinical settings. After graduation, you will be able to deliver the best outcomes for your patients.
Graduate Prospects
Overview
Employment: the ultimate end goal of your university journey. Robert Gordon University (RGU) has a proven track record of supporting students into employment because employability is at the heart of our teaching.
Graduate success at RGU
96.5% graduate employability (latest national Graduate Outcomes Survey)
2nd in Scotland and 8th in the UK for careers on track (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
2nd in the UK in the Graduate Employment Rate measure (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)
Caring for your patients
Placements
One way RGU prioritises your employability is by offering placements and work-related experiences throughout your degree. For example, if you study Nursing, you will complete a total of eight work placements across your three years of degree-level study. Each placement is the equivalent of 37.5 hours per week (a full-time job), giving you an authentic taste of working life and ample opportunity to apply your skills in a real healthcare environment.
Career paths
Nurse
Are you a calm and caring person? Ready to multi-task? Find out the daily responsibilities of a Nurse and discover if it’s the right career for you.
Physiotherapist
If you have strong communication skills, and you want to help people recover from physical injuries, perhaps you should consider a career in Physiotherapy.
Radiographer
Are you interested in the latest X-ray imaging technology? Discover the personal qualities you will need to become a successful Diagnostic Radiographer.
Spotlights
Occupational Therapist
Having the knowledge and the desire to help people get back into workforce is a must for Occupational Therapists. Find out what skills you will need to thrive in this role.
Nutritionist and Dietitian
Ready to take health and fitness to the next level? Combine your communication skills with your motivational skills to inspire people to lead a healthy lifestyle. Explore what you need to study to achieve this goal.
Biomedical Scientist
Do you have a keen interest in making scientific discoveries? Find out what life is like in a science lab to see if this is the best career for you.
Spotlights
Forensic Scientist
Are you a calm and emotionally resilient person? If you can see yourself gathering evidence at a crime scene, and analysing the evidence in a science lab, perhaps you should consider a career as a Forensic Scientist.
Pharmacist
If you have a genuine interest in medicine, and you have strong communication skills, discover what you need to study to work as a fully-licensed Pharmacist.
Clinical Researcher
Do you feel at home in a science lab? If so, put your critical thinking skills to the test and work towards finding a cure for diseases. Find out what life is like as a Clinical Researcher.
Graduate opportunities in Scotland
By studying Nursing, Health Sciences or Life Sciences, you will have countless employment opportunities.
NHS Scotland is short of nearly 4,000 nurses, with 3,961 posts unfilled as of the end of 2023. Get two years’ experience in the NHS (UK’s National Health Service) after graduating, and with no cap on NHS-sponsored roles, securing a permanent role will be easier than you think.
If you’d rather return home after graduation, that’s ok! RGU’s degrees are accredited by several professional bodies, including the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning you can work in a wide range of countries after qualifying.