Original post by Hwel
Hi, i am a mature student soon to be starting a MRES and i am wondering if you enjoyed doing research? Where did it lead after, PhD or doing research in another capacity. Interested to know past and present students thoughts😊
Where are you starting? What uni? Subject?
Original post by MAG75
Where are you starting? What uni? Subject?
I am starting at BCU and health research
Original post by Hwel
I am starting at BCU and health research
I'm starting BCU MRes in Life Sciences this year did you enjoy it?
I’m currently doing my MRes, personally I thought it was okay. Since I’m intercalating from another country the experience was definitely an eye-opening and humbling one. Although, I didn’t really enjoy the course I was doing/it wasn’t what I expected it to be. I also felt my project was very clinical-based of which I have very little experience (back at home we don’t start interacting in rounds until Year 5). So I think I ended up both learning a lot but also stressing out a lot too. Its weird because most people say its supposed to be easier than medical school, but it has been anything but for me. If I could do it again, I’d probably do an MRes in a different field or even do an entirely different degree from a non-medical field (always wanted to do something along the lines of health policy or politics). Also, I’d probably manage my time better too.
In terms of how I view research, well I have mixed feelings. But I will not major in the same field for my PhD, if ever I should apply or even qualify for one. I’d probably do another masters in a field I enjoy (initially I thought the MRes I was doing would be similar, but as it turns out it was so very different). I’d also choose to go to a university that specialises in the area that I am interested in. But yeah, there were definitely times when I would scoff at going down the research track because of the impression I got from my MRes. But then I also had past experiences working in other research projects and placements, and they had only encouraged me to pursue research/very positive experiences. So I’m glad I still have those to base of my experience with research to. I would assume people with bad experiences will avoid research since an MRes is be their only point of contact. Hope this would help those who need to hear it.
In terms of how I view research, well I have mixed feelings. But I will not major in the same field for my PhD, if ever I should apply or even qualify for one. I’d probably do another masters in a field I enjoy (initially I thought the MRes I was doing would be similar, but as it turns out it was so very different). I’d also choose to go to a university that specialises in the area that I am interested in. But yeah, there were definitely times when I would scoff at going down the research track because of the impression I got from my MRes. But then I also had past experiences working in other research projects and placements, and they had only encouraged me to pursue research/very positive experiences. So I’m glad I still have those to base of my experience with research to. I would assume people with bad experiences will avoid research since an MRes is be their only point of contact. Hope this would help those who need to hear it.
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