[ChildOfShakespeare]

I wanted to study medicine, but I don't want to take the risk of not getting a place, and also I am not sure that it is for me, therefore I decided that I want to study biomedical science.

I would study biology, but I hate the botany and zoology aspects of it, I only really like the human side.

Science has always been my strongest area, or so I thought. I believe that as I thought this, I have subliminally given up with everything else.

In year 9 (GCSE) I got a C in a history module, but in year 10 I got 3 A*'s in the other modules, (2 being full ums marks,) making my grade to be an A.

Since doing all 3 sciences and maths for AS level, I regret not doing history. Every so often I wonder if I really have a passion for it, or if it is just what I can do. However I think of other stuff that I could do, but always go back to biomedical science.

I am scared that if I get a job in science I will end up wishing I did something else. Do most graduated end up in a job related to their degree?

Sorry if this is not clear at what I am trying to say, but that you for reading and please give any advice.

[00raiser]

Same here!!! I hated all the ecology and population crap in biology!!!

Anyway, focus on finishing your AS first, after getting your grades you'll be able to decide these things much easier.

But if you still not sure about this after August, then I would suggest you to apply for human biology or biomedical science (both should be about 3 years) after that you can apply for graduate entry medicine, and if you don't want to, you can still get a decent job with a biology degree.


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[Dukeofwembley]

(Original post by ChildOfShakespeare)
I wanted to study medicine, but I don't want to take the risk of not getting a place, and also I am not sure that it is for me, therefore I decided that I want to study biomedical science.

I would study biology, but I hate the botany and zoology aspects of it, I only really like the human side.

Science has always been my strongest area, or so I thought. I believe that as I thought this, I have subliminally given up with everything else.

In year 9 (GCSE) I got a C in a history module, but in year 10 I got 3 A*'s in the other modules, (2 being full ums marks,) making my grade to be an A.

Since doing all 3 sciences and maths for AS level, I regret not doing history. Every so often I wonder if I really have a passion for it, or if it is just what I can do. However I think of other stuff that I could do, but always go back to biomedical science.

I am scared that if I get a job in science I will end up wishing I did something else. Do most graduated end up in a job related to their degree?

Sorry if this is not clear at what I am trying to say, but that you for reading and please give any advice.

op so what if you dont get a place, at leasst you are not in debt!!!

dont do a worthless degree
pharmacists earn ike £55,000 + for managers

physios can earn from £30 to 100k + in rare occasions

please take a year or two out

my cousin did biology in manchester and now she regrets doing it, her boyfriend does mechanical and hes got a job starting on 28k!!

[lilmisssunshine13]

(Original post by ChildOfShakespeare)
I wanted to study medicine, but I don't want to take the risk of not getting a place, and also I am not sure that it is for me, therefore I decided that I want to study biomedical science.

I would study biology, but I hate the botany and zoology aspects of it, I only really like the human side.

Science has always been my strongest area, or so I thought. I believe that as I thought this, I have subliminally given up with everything else.

In year 9 (GCSE) I got a C in a history module, but in year 10 I got 3 A*'s in the other modules, (2 being full ums marks,) making my grade to be an A.

Since doing all 3 sciences and maths for AS level, I regret not doing history. Every so often I wonder if I really have a passion for it, or if it is just what I can do. However I think of other stuff that I could do, but always go back to biomedical science.

I am scared that if I get a job in science I will end up wishing I did something else. Do most graduated end up in a job related to their degree?

Sorry if this is not clear at what I am trying to say, but that you for reading and please give any advice.

Hi, I feel like I'm in a similar position! My AS options were biology, chemistry, maths and french (I figure I'll drop the french) and I've always figured I'd do something sciencey. When I was 12 or so I wanted to be a doctor, but I've not wanted to now for a while for various reasons.

I have about a month or so to decide what course i want to do... I've considered biology, biochemistry and biomedical scientist but can't figure out which one to do out of those 3! There are bits I like in each of them and also aspects in each that I don't like. I'm starting to panic!

I don't really know what I want to do after the degree either - I'm just pretty sure I don't want to go into scientific research. I'm someone who would like to have a good idea of what I want to do, so this is really frustrating me

[Nattatouille]

(Original post by lilmisssunshine13)
Hi, I feel like I'm in a similar position! My AS options were biology, chemistry, maths and french (I figure I'll drop the french) and I've always figured I'd do something sciencey. When I was 12 or so I wanted to be a doctor, but I've not wanted to now for a while for various reasons.

I have about a month or so to decide what course i want to do... I've considered biology, biochemistry and biomedical scientist but can't figure out which one to do out of those 3! There are bits I like in each of them and also aspects in each that I don't like. I'm starting to panic!

I don't really know what I want to do after the degree either - I'm just pretty sure I don't want to go into scientific research. I'm someone who would like to have a good idea of what I want to do, so this is really frustrating me

Don't panic! It's a tough choice to make... But whatever you end up choosing, it will be right for you in the end. And, which one you choose, in the first year/term if you dislike it, you can swap disciplines as during the first part of the degree biochemistry/biomedicine/biology are closely related. (I had a friend that swapped from Biochemistry to Ecology at the end of the first year).

I wanted to do Medicine originally and as soon as I started my degree in Molecular Medicine (which is biomedical science basically), I realised that was more for me.

I'd say that it's worth sitting down with a piece of paper and the potential course syllabuses at your chosen unis and write the pros and cons for each course. That way you can see which ones suit you better and fit more with what you want to do for 3 years. Then, if you still feel conflicted, go and speak to a tutor or something and discuss it.

Also, as for a career plan now... Some people go in to uni with a career plan; others don't. It's not something you should fixate on now-- especially when doing science at AS because a degree is different and you'll touch on subjects and areas you never will have seen before!

So once I started doing Molecular Medicine I realised Medicine wasn't for me, so I looked in to going to do the STP in the NHS to work in a diagnostic lab. Then I was lucky enough to get a studentship over summer to work in a research lab... And changed my mind again; wanting to do a PhD (and I said I didn't want to do that before I started too).

Keep an open mind and just experience it all. It'll work out for the best!

(And I know not having a solid plan and idea can be frustrating and stressful... But unfortunately going with the flow is what you need here. Uni is a very fluid thing because up until now schools push you along one line, and you now have a choice. Don't stress and keep calm)

[roflcakes1]

You're allowed to be passionate about 2+ different subjects. I also really regret not taking history at GCSE and A-level (I thought it would be too hard) because I think I'll find it really interesting. When I go to university I'll regret not being able to study english literature anymore because I love it, but I'm going to study biology because I also love biology. It took me a long time to decide on a subject to choose - like you, I was always scared of making the wrong decision because whenever I decided on a subject I knew I'd have to give up something I'd also like to study. In the end, you can't do everything, and you can still be interested in history in your spare time if you do a science degree.
One of my teachers once told me that the job market is not like it was 30-40 years ago, where people would do a degree that would determine their career for the rest of their life. Now, you get a lot of people not even doing a career that is related to their degree, and it's a lot easier to change careers if you change your mind.
Personally, I'm not completely sure that I want to go into a scientific field after my degree, as I'm not interested in scientific research, only really animal and marine ecology. This was the main thing that stopped me choosing biology as a degree first (I went through psychology, maths and english as degree choices) because I didn't think I would be interested in a job in science. I realise now that I can still study a subject I like without having to go into a biology career. Don't make the same mistake that I did, because now I regret the time I spend worrying about what I'd do after my degree because I didn't like not having a definite plan. My careers advisor told me that most people go into a degree not knowing what they want to do after, and told me that it's a good starting place to just choose a subject you like if you're not sure what to do next.
It's been mentioned above, but most universities have the same first year for biological degrees, and then you specialize later. Read through a few degree courses (biomedical sciences, human biology, biochemistry etc), maybe read a few science books so you can find out your specific interests.