Don't know what course to choose at university?
Hi,
I posted a similar thread a while ago but I didn't really get any helpful answers.
I'm interested in biology (particularly human biology and disease), outdoors, exploration and travelling, natural history and archaeology. I was originally planning to do medicine, but I don't really want to be a doctor as I don't think I can handle all the stress that comes with it. I have considered biomedical and biological sciences, but I don't want to be doing research all the time (I'm aware you can do other jobs and I've researched some of them but they don't appeal). I've also looked at earth sciences but the jobs don't seem too good. I guess my main concern is getting a good, stable job. I also have less than 2 months to decide whether or not to apply for medicine, so I'm feeling really stressed right now...
If anyone has any advice or has been in a similar situation, I'd really like to hear from you. Thanks!
EDIT: If it helps, I did Higher Geog, Bio, Chem, English and Maths and got AAAAB respectively (although I am hoping to appeal for an A in maths) and will be doing Advanced H Bio, Chem and Geog.
I posted a similar thread a while ago but I didn't really get any helpful answers.
I'm interested in biology (particularly human biology and disease), outdoors, exploration and travelling, natural history and archaeology. I was originally planning to do medicine, but I don't really want to be a doctor as I don't think I can handle all the stress that comes with it. I have considered biomedical and biological sciences, but I don't want to be doing research all the time (I'm aware you can do other jobs and I've researched some of them but they don't appeal). I've also looked at earth sciences but the jobs don't seem too good. I guess my main concern is getting a good, stable job. I also have less than 2 months to decide whether or not to apply for medicine, so I'm feeling really stressed right now...
If anyone has any advice or has been in a similar situation, I'd really like to hear from you. Thanks!
EDIT: If it helps, I did Higher Geog, Bio, Chem, English and Maths and got AAAAB respectively (although I am hoping to appeal for an A in maths) and will be doing Advanced H Bio, Chem and Geog.
(edited 11 years ago)
Well, what kind of job do you want?
Don't forget there are many jobs out there which don't specify what degree they want you to have just a degree so you can still do something you're interested in (like biological studies) and get a job you wouldn't really associate with that degree.
Don't forget there are many jobs out there which don't specify what degree they want you to have just a degree so you can still do something you're interested in (like biological studies) and get a job you wouldn't really associate with that degree.
(edited 11 years ago)
I think biomedical science sounds a good one for you! That's very focused on disease/human biology.
What about marine biology? There'd be lots of outdoor stuff involved in that/
If you're interested in disease, maybe you could consider virology, tropical diseases or immunology.
Or what about genetics? That's what I'm doing
What about marine biology? There'd be lots of outdoor stuff involved in that/
If you're interested in disease, maybe you could consider virology, tropical diseases or immunology.
Or what about genetics? That's what I'm doing
Original post by Beebumble
Well, what kind of job do you want?
Don't forget there are many jobs out there which don't specify what degree they want you to have just a degree so you can still do something you're interested in (like biological studies) and get a job you wouldn't really associate with that degree.
Don't forget there are many jobs out there which don't specify what degree they want you to have just a degree so you can still do something you're interested in (like biological studies) and get a job you wouldn't really associate with that degree.
I'm not entirely sure, but I know that I want a job where I'm not stuck in one place all the time. I'd like to work with people, but maybe do some stuff by myself too. Refering to the next part of your answer, what kind of jobs do you mean?
Original post by battycatlady
I think biomedical science sounds a good one for you! That's very focused on disease/human biology.
What about marine biology? There'd be lots of outdoor stuff involved in that/
If you're interested in disease, maybe you could consider virology, tropical diseases or immunology.
Or what about genetics? That's what I'm doing
What about marine biology? There'd be lots of outdoor stuff involved in that/
If you're interested in disease, maybe you could consider virology, tropical diseases or immunology.
Or what about genetics? That's what I'm doing
Tropical diseases sounds really good, but do you know what I could do, job wise?
Original post by eventidexc
I'm not entirely sure, but I know that I want a job where I'm not stuck in one place all the time. I'd like to work with people, but maybe do some stuff by myself too. Refering to the next part of your answer, what kind of jobs do you mean?
Don't know exactly there is a huge variety out there. Look on job websites and see.
Sorry, no idea what jobs 'tropical diseases' would lead onto. I would imagine it's the usual sciency jobs like pharmaceuticals, hospital lab etc. I don't know though- look it up
Depending on what uni you go to you will get a choice of other subjects to do along side your main subject ( Dundee uni lets you choose 2 other subjects) So you could apply for like Biology then choose other subject you like and are interested in like Geography and Chemistry or something and then by like 3rd year or something you could realise/ decide you'd rather have a degree in geography then you would specialise in that.
In Conclusion, as long as you have a general idea of the subject/ type of subject you want to do, and you choose the right Uni. You could wait and decide nearer the time.
In Conclusion, as long as you have a general idea of the subject/ type of subject you want to do, and you choose the right Uni. You could wait and decide nearer the time.
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