Anatomy vs. Physiology vs. Biomedical Science

(is this the right forum? if not, soz!)

I'm not too sure what the difference is between anatomy and physiology... I kinda have an interest in both of them but I'm not sure what to read at uni. I know Biomed gives you the chance to experience all of the little bits of biology like cell bio and molecular cell bio... I like antomy and physiology, I'm more just worried about future job prospects, I don't it to be too difficult to find a job after but I don't also want to be stuck just doing research work in a lab!

So, any help mucho appreciated. :biggrin:

Reply 1

djk_99

Well anatomy is basically where things are, whereas physiology is how things work. Biomed Sci is sort of a general overview lol.
Here at Cardiff we have a great system, whereas we all do a common first year. As long as you have taken the right modules, you can transfer to any other degree scheme in your second year. I am currently doing physiology, but could transfer to anatomy, biomed sci, neuroscience or pharmacology. I intend to transfer to anatomy next year cos I like it better so far.
If you havent applied yet, you could look for joint degrees? I know Leeds does a joint physiology/anatomy degree. Otherwise look for a degree scheme like Cardiff where you can swap after the first year once you have found out what you like.

Reply 2

danni_bella

Yep, what the above poster said, except IMO biomedical science (which is to be covered in the course I start next week) is a lot harder lol and very detailed, I mean you're in a lab looking at cells if I were to give just an example of what some of us medical students do.

Also I personally prefer physiology to anatomy, but they're both in my field so yeah. When do you start your course anti_starlet?

Yay more people on here interested in what I'm studying :biggrin: