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Contemporary approaches to enhance employability and skill development for physiology students

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Harley Robertson-CocksORCiD

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Abstract

Employability is a key concern for physiology students and educators, yet graduate destinations remain diverse and often uncategorised. This review summarises contemporary curricular and extracurricular strategies to enhance employability and transferable skill development in physiology education. Approaches highlighted include authentic assessment, simulation-based learning, placement years, enterprise education, and career-focused modules. Emphasis is placed on embedding skill development within the curriculum and supporting students in recognising and articulating their attributes. The review highlights gaps in provision for non-clinical career pathways and advocates for inclusive, benchmark-aligned, future-facing practices. A conceptual framework and mapping tool are provided to support educators in designing programmes that prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving workforce.

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Author(s): Robertson-Cocks HJ

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Current Opinion in Physiology

Year: 2026

Volume: 47

Print publication date: 01/03/2026

Online publication date: 02/02/2026

Acceptance date: 23/01/2026

ISSN (print): 2468-8681

ISSN (electronic): 2468-8673

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cophys.2026.100918

DOI: 10.1016/j.cophys.2026.100918

Data Access Statement: No data were used for the research described in the article

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