I will give a brief introduction into epitaxial growth of semiconductors using Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and Metal-Organic Vapour-Phase Epitaxy (MOVPE), how these techniques are used to synthesise quantum confined structures and where they fit into emerging quantum technologies. My personal PhD experience will also be discussed alongside the motivation for undertaking a PhD, with the benefits and drawbacks, and advice based on hindsight. Finally, I'll give examples of what opportunities are available after a PhD, what the National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) is and the range of PhD opportunities we have to offer.