Biomedical sciences vs Biological sciences

Original post by Heynothing24

I am currently in year 12 and am interested in studying one of these degrees. My questions are which one is more interesting and which one has a better career prospect?

Original post by Samuel745

Biomedical is more to do with lab work which you can research online. Biological science is more to do with the wild and animals etc.

This isn't strictly true. Biomed covers mainly medical related topics but the biological sciences includes a wide range of topics from animal to plant to molecular biology.

Original post by Samuel745

You can compare the module courses from reading university course info

This is good advice!

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OP

Original post by Samuel745

Biomedical is more to do with lab work which you can research online. Biological science is more to do with the wild and animals etc. You can compare the module courses from reading university course info

Original post by alleycat393

This isn't strictly true. Biomed covers mainly medical related topics but the biological sciences includes a wide range of topics from animal to plant to molecular biology.

This is good advice!

My other question is which one is considered to be more rigorous and would be considered to be more desirable by employers in the research industry?

Also would biomedical science be preferred if I wanted to pursue a career in the NHS?

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kkboyk

Original post by Heynothing24

My other question is which one is considered to be more rigorous and would be considered to be more desirable by employers in the research industry?

Also would biomedical science be preferred if I wanted to pursue a career in the NHS?

It depends on what field though, e.g Immunology.

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Original post by kkboyk

It depends on what field though, e.g Immunology.

I would be interested in pursuing something which is patient-related such as immunology or testing blood samples

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kkboyk

Original post by Heynothing24

I would be interested in pursuing something which is patient-related such as immunology or testing blood samples

It wouldn't make no significance difference whichever one of those you do: you will still be able to get into a good job. However, I'm sure Biomedical Science is more practical so you'll gain more practical experience, whereas on the other hand, Biological Science degree is a bit more flexible and allows you to study a wide variety of fields that isn't available in a Biomedical degree.

It also depends on which uni you go to.

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Original post by kkboyk

It wouldn't make no significance difference whichever one of those you do: you will still be able to get into a good job. However, I'm sure Biomedical Science is more practical so you'll gain more practical experience, whereas on the other hand, Biological Science degree is a bit more flexible and allows you to study a wide variety of fields that isn't available in a Biomedical degree.

It also depends on which uni you go to.

Would you recommend that I go to a univerisity that has a biomedical degree that is accredited by the IBMS even though those universities aren't as 'prestigious'?

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kkboyk

Original post by Heynothing24

Would you recommend that I go to a univerisity that has a biomedical degree that is accredited by the IBMS even though those universities aren't as 'prestigious'?

I can't really suggest anything, since I don't really know much about it. If I were you I'd go to one that offers a good teaching quality, other opportunities they offer e.g. placements and huge links to industries, offer loads of practical experience as soon as you start the degree and such

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OP

Yeah I guess that sounds like a good plan. Thanks :smile:

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emily0211

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Original post by Heynothing24

Would you recommend that I go to a univerisity that has a biomedical degree that is accredited by the IBMS even though those universities aren't as 'prestigious'?

I've read that if you don't choose an accredited course you can always do top up modules at the end to create a portfolio for working in the nhs - it might be annoying to have to do as means spending more time in education but at the same time going to a more prestigious uni might give you more job prospects of you change your mind about the nhs :smile:

although some accredited unis are great, I looked at Reading which is accredited and the course is good and uni is well respected

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