There are plenty of career opportunities for Graduate R&D scientists with a Bachelor's or Master's degrees. However, if you are seeking a long term career in industry, then it is advisable to study for a PhD, as without one it may difficult to gain promotion in organisations such as manufacturing, pharmaceutical companies and government laboratories.
In my experience, I found the following sectors offer very good opportunities for graduates within the current market:
Research & Development
Forensic Science
Toxicology
