There are other forums like this but people seem to talk about the Physiological sciences more than the Life Sciences (i.e. Cardiac physiology). This forum is only for applicants that are focused on the Life sciences (specialisms include blood sciences, genetic sciences, cellular sciences and infection sciences).
I'm currently studying a BTEC in Applied Science. I got Distinctions in every unit in the first year. This year, I'm willing to do the same and get D*D*D*.
I'm applying to MMU as the degree is accredited by the Health Education of England as well as the Institute of Biomedical Science and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). However, the genetic sciences pathway is approved by HCPC only.
I want to specialise in the blood sciences, apply to the Scientist Training Programme (STP) provided by the NHS after the degree and specialise in Haematology and transfusion sciences. If I do not get accepted onto the training programme, I can work as a Healthcare science practitioner (Band 5) or a Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) for the NHS - both these jobs roughly earn around £21k which is an excellent starting graduate salary. I shall also consider other universities i.e. Bradford and UWE Bristol which also hold accredited courses.
What A-levels (or equiv.) are you taking?
Which universities are you applying for?
Have you started writing your personal statement? If yes, what things are you going to include?
Have you decided which of the four specialisms you are going to pursue? And why?