What kind of jobs do you do in Marketing?
I'm a third year biomed undergraduate and I've applied for marketing masters. Marketing seems really interesting I would like to know as much as I possibly can about Marketing!
What companies/organisations would you work for? What would be the starting salary? Unemployment rates?
I would like as many responses as possible!
Thank you so much!
Reply 1
I'm a third year biomed undergraduate and I've applied for marketing masters. Marketing seems really interesting I would like to know as much as I possibly can about Marketing!
What companies/organisations would you work for? What would be the starting salary? Unemployment rates?
I would like as many responses as possible!
Thank you so much!
Hi @bztfad
Although I haven't studied a marketing degree myself, I thought I'd share some sources you may find helpful. 😊
Prospects: Marketing
UCAS: Marketing
Prospects: Overview of the UK's marketing, advertising and PR sector
I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (University of Lancashire)
Reply 2
I'm a third year biomed undergraduate and I've applied for marketing masters. Marketing seems really interesting I would like to know as much as I possibly can about Marketing!
What companies/organisations would you work for? What would be the starting salary? Unemployment rates?
I would like as many responses as possible!
Thank you so much!
Hey! Marketing is a fantastic field, especially for students coming from scientific degrees like Biomed. Your analytical skills, data literacy, and research background give you a real advantage in areas like digital marketing, consumer insights, and product marketing.
Here's a breakdown based on your questions:
Where Can You Work With a Marketing Master’s?
Marketing graduates work across almost every industry. Here are some key types of employers, along with real UK companies currently hiring:
1. Creative & Advertising Agencies
•
WPP Group – large advertising agency network
•
Omnicom Media Group – major media and comms agency
•
Havas Group – creative and digital campaigns
•
Google UK – digital strategy, advertising, analytics roles
•
Accenture Interactive – digital + marketing transformation consultancy
•
Unilever – brand/consumer marketing on household-name products (Dove, Ben & Jerry’s etc.)
•
Tesco – campaign management, loyalty and customer insights roles
•
£30,500 average starting salary in 2026 - REVEALED: The UK Average Graduate Salary 2026
•
£24,825 average for marketing graduates - Salary: Marketing Graduate (February, 2026) | Glassdoor
What Are the Unemployment Rates Like?
•
Latest HESA data shows graduates 15 months post-graduation have an unemployment rate of 6% - Graduate outcomes: What the latest data reveals about employment, pay and job quality
Final Thoughts
Marketing is a broad, fast‑evolving and hugely rewarding field and your scientific background will serve you extremely well. Whether you’re interested in digital marketing, branding, analytics, product, or creative campaign work, there are abundant routes into the profession. You could also use your biomed knowledge and work in pharma marketing!
I hope that helps,
Mandi - The Uni of Law
Reply 3
Here's a breakdown based on your questions:
Where Can You Work With a Marketing Master’s?
Marketing graduates work across almost every industry. Here are some key types of employers, along with real UK companies currently hiring:
1. Creative & Advertising Agencies
•
WPP Group – large advertising agency network
•
Omnicom Media Group – major media and comms agency
•
Havas Group – creative and digital campaigns
•
Google UK – digital strategy, advertising, analytics roles
•
Accenture Interactive – digital + marketing transformation consultancy
•
Unilever – brand/consumer marketing on household-name products (Dove, Ben & Jerry’s etc.)
•
Tesco – campaign management, loyalty and customer insights roles
•
£30,500 average starting salary in 2026 - REVEALED: The UK Average Graduate Salary 2026
•
£24,825 average for marketing graduates - Salary: Marketing Graduate (February, 2026) | Glassdoor
What Are the Unemployment Rates Like?
•
Latest HESA data shows graduates 15 months post-graduation have an unemployment rate of 6% - Graduate outcomes: What the latest data reveals about employment, pay and job quality
Final Thoughts
Marketing is a broad, fast‑evolving and hugely rewarding field and your scientific background will serve you extremely well. Whether you’re interested in digital marketing, branding, analytics, product, or creative campaign work, there are abundant routes into the profession. You could also use your biomed knowledge and work in pharma marketing!
I hope that helps,
Mandi - The Uni of Law
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