[Rayquaza]

Going to start A2 in September and carrying on Maths, Chem and Bio. What can I go into? I understand there are loads of jobs, but ideally I want to go into something that will be in demand or at least not too difficult to get employed. Intellectually, I'm rather average so medicine or dentistry is out the question.
Careers that I have given consideration:
Chemical engineering, Radiology, Pharmacy, Biomed, Biological Sciences.

Any help whatsoever will be appreciated,
Zayn.

Edit: Radiography*

[greeneyessweetlies]

dont get radiology mixed up with radiography, radiologists are specialised doctors whereas radiographers arent doctors. Im doing a radiography degree at the minute and i really like it, you would enjoy it if you are a caring person who also isnt afraid of hard work (you dont get much holiday). any questions feel free to ask

[Soft Cat]

(Original post by mzayn)
Going to start A2 in September and carrying on Maths, Chem and Bio. What can I go into? I understand there are loads of jobs, but ideally I want to go into something that will be in demand or at least not too difficult to get employed. Intellectually, I'm rather average so medicine or dentistry is out the question.
Careers that I have given consideration:
Chemical engineering, Radiology, Pharmacy, Biomed, Biological Sciences.

Any help whatsoever will be appreciated,
Zayn.

As one person said if you want to be a Radiologist then you have to study Medicine.

Those subjects will keep your options open.


Rather thn shoot yourself down at least try hard and get good grades in which case you could still do Medicine or Dentistry.

[jojo1995]

i'm not certain but i think there is quite some demand in petroleum engineering, and they get paid quite a bit according to the websites i've seen. BUT, i hear that it isn't exactly the best profession for women - as they may lose out on experience if they chose to have kids but your a guy so its fine

others include:

optometry
vet science
forensic science

[justneedhelp]

How about something Mathematical based?
Economics?
Actuarial science?
Actuary?
You get the jist lool!

[Dmon1Unlimited]

Crazy thought I know but how about something you like?

[Rayquaza]

(Original post by greeneyessweetlies)
dont get radiology mixed up with radiography, radiologists are specialised doctors whereas radiographers arent doctors. Im doing a radiography degree at the minute and i really like it, you would enjoy it if you are a caring person who also isnt afraid of hard work (you dont get much holiday). any questions feel free to ask

My bad...You planning on becoming a diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer?

[Rayquaza]

(Original post by Dmon1Unlimited)
Crazy thought I know but how about something you like?

I like the careers I've mentioned, but there's nothing I have a real passion for. Think I'd be happy with most of them.

[Rayquaza]

Just realised you can multi quote -_- [n00b]

(Original post by Soft Cat)
As one person said if you want to be a Radiologist then you have to study Medicine.

Those subjects will keep your options open.


Rather thn shoot yourself down at least try hard and get good grades in which case you could still do Medicine or Dentistry.

Thing is, my GCSE's aren't up to spec: 3 A's and 6 B's. In Jan AS I got B,C,C,D Retook two exams.

(Original post by jojo1995)
i'm not certain but i think there is quite some demand in petroleum engineering, and they get paid quite a bit according to the websites i've seen. BUT, i hear that it isn't exactly the best profession for women - as they may lose out on experience if they chose to have kids but your a guy so its fine

others include:

optometry
vet science
forensic science

Thanks, optom seems like a viable option...Looking into it atm.

(Original post by justneedhelp)
How about something Mathematical based?
Economics?
Actuarial science?
Actuary?
You get the jist lool!

Thanks, but I despise Economics. Dropping it in second year. I think actuary would involve the side of math I don't like; statistics. I'm more of a Core Math person.

[Dmon1Unlimited]

(Original post by mzayn)
I like the careers I've mentioned, but there's nothing I have a real passion for. Think I'd be happy with most of them.

Always possible to form a real passion. Could google stuff at the same time as getting replies on here.

Think it's best when you find a career you really feel for... Feel less like work and more fun. Productivity could be better, and you could really shine with it

[Soft Cat]

(Original post by mzayn)
Just realised you can multi quote -_- [n00b]

Thing is, my GCSE's aren't up to spec: 3 A's and 6 B's. In Jan AS I got B,C,C,D Retook two exams.


Thanks, optom seems like a viable option...Looking into it atm.


Thanks, but I despise Economics. Dropping it in second year. I think actuary would involve the side of math I don't like; statistics. I'm more of a Core Math person.

Your GCSEs may just meet the bare minimum required, you'd need to check. if you got at least AAA at A-level if not A*AA or better then you'd be able to argue a case that you were a late academic developer which some tutors do look favorably upon.

You could also consider applying via a foundation programme Medicine course or doing an Access course? Also some Medical Schools accept Open Uni credits so you could look into that. The options are there it just depends which route you want to go down.

[Rayquaza]

(Original post by Soft Cat)
Your GCSEs may just meet the bare minimum required, you'd need to check. if you got at least AAA at A-level if not A*AA or better then you'd be able to argue a case that you were a late academic developer which some tutors do look favorably upon.

You could also consider applying via a foundation programme Medicine course or doing an Access course? Also some Medical Schools accept Open Uni credits so you could look into that. The options are there it just depends which route you want to go down.

Hmmm, didn't know that. Sorry but foundation year is out the question, no matter what course I do. What do you mean by Open Uni credits?


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[greeneyessweetlies]

(Original post by mzayn)
My bad...You planning on becoming a diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer?

im doing diagnostic

[Rayquaza]

(Original post by greeneyessweetlies)
im doing diagnostic

Kwl..Is therpaeutic more related to treating cancer?


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[greeneyessweetlies]

(Original post by mzayn)
Kwl..Is therpaeutic more related to treating cancer?

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yep therapeutic is imaging patients who have cancer, diagnostic includes pretty much everything else, so normal x-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI etc

[Rayquaza]

(Original post by greeneyessweetlies)
yep therapeutic is imaging patients who have cancer, diagnostic includes pretty much everything else, so normal x-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI etc

Ahh...What do the job prospects look like for radiography?


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[greeneyessweetlies]

(Original post by mzayn)
Ahh...What do the job prospects look like for radiography?


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to be honest im not entirely sure, i think its quite good, but im only in my first year so ive not really been looking for jobs yet

[Rayquaza]

Oh right...Well good luck in years 2 and 3, or 4 if you're thinking of doing Masters.