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Biomedical From Medicine Reject, CONFUSED
hi guys hope u are well.
Yesterday I got a Alevel result of ABC when i needed ABB for entry into Medicine at Queen Mary's Uni in London.
I have opted to take a biomedical science course through clearing, as it is the only one that seems suitable for me. Through this course, at the end I can switch to an accelerated MBBS course for Medicine for 4 years. However I would still have to apply through UCAS for that and my chances of entry are up in the air again.
I am wondering what exactly can I do with a biomedical science degree, aprt from the obvious related topics of research and other science related jobs which really have no future and do not appeal to me. I do not want to use my biomedical science degree to become a scientist or something of that sort.
So what else can I use this degree for. I am looking for a career to get into...
Yesterday I got a Alevel result of ABC when i needed ABB for entry into Medicine at Queen Mary's Uni in London.
I have opted to take a biomedical science course through clearing, as it is the only one that seems suitable for me. Through this course, at the end I can switch to an accelerated MBBS course for Medicine for 4 years. However I would still have to apply through UCAS for that and my chances of entry are up in the air again.
I am wondering what exactly can I do with a biomedical science degree, aprt from the obvious related topics of research and other science related jobs which really have no future and do not appeal to me. I do not want to use my biomedical science degree to become a scientist or something of that sort.
So what else can I use this degree for. I am looking for a career to get into...
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hi guys hope u are well.
Yesterday I got a Alevel result of ABC when i needed ABB for entry into Medicine at Queen Mary's Uni in London.
I have opted to take a biomedical science course through clearing, as it is the only one that seems suitable for me. Through this course, at the end I can switch to an accelerated MBBS course for Medicine for 4 years. However I would still have to apply through UCAS for that and my chances of entry are up in the air again.
I am wondering what exactly can I do with a biomedical science degree, aprt from the obvious related topics of research and other science related jobs which really have no future and do not appeal to me. I do not want to use my biomedical science degree to become a scientist or something of that sort.
So what else can I use this degree for. I am looking for a career to get into...
Yesterday I got a Alevel result of ABC when i needed ABB for entry into Medicine at Queen Mary's Uni in London.
I have opted to take a biomedical science course through clearing, as it is the only one that seems suitable for me. Through this course, at the end I can switch to an accelerated MBBS course for Medicine for 4 years. However I would still have to apply through UCAS for that and my chances of entry are up in the air again.
I am wondering what exactly can I do with a biomedical science degree, aprt from the obvious related topics of research and other science related jobs which really have no future and do not appeal to me. I do not want to use my biomedical science degree to become a scientist or something of that sort.
So what else can I use this degree for. I am looking for a career to get into...
heya! i'm sorry to say i have exactly the same problem! i'm taking biological sciences because the course seemed really interesting, but unfortunately, as you say, has no future, as i too do not desire to become a research scientist. i was thinking of these possibilities:
-fast track to medicine (if you really want it, it will come true. retakes of a-levels are possible)
-scientific journalism, the one i'm going for at the moment
-some job like radiologist or something specialised like that
-science correspondent on the news! or presenter on tv, or script aid for shows like casualty! wow i just thought of this one! cool idea!
-the dreaded research in lab/ teaching / lecturing for which a phd is desired (yuk!)
erm.. thats all i can think of for now. can u think of anything else? it would really help as out of all those, only about 1 'kind of' appeals to me!
littlehelper
heya! i'm sorry to say i have exactly the same problem! i'm taking biological sciences because the course seemed really interesting, but unfortunately, as you say, has no future, as i too do not desire to become a research scientist. i was thinking of these possibilities:
-fast track to medicine (if you really want it, it will come true. retakes of a-levels are possible)
-scientific journalism, the one i'm going for at the moment
-some job like radiologist or something specialised like that
-science correspondent on the news! or presenter on tv, or script aid for shows like casualty! wow i just thought of this one! cool idea!
-the dreaded research in lab/ teaching / lecturing for which a phd is desired (yuk!)
erm.. thats all i can think of for now. can u think of anything else? it would really help as out of all those, only about 1 'kind of' appeals to me!
-fast track to medicine (if you really want it, it will come true. retakes of a-levels are possible)
-scientific journalism, the one i'm going for at the moment
-some job like radiologist or something specialised like that
-science correspondent on the news! or presenter on tv, or script aid for shows like casualty! wow i just thought of this one! cool idea!
-the dreaded research in lab/ teaching / lecturing for which a phd is desired (yuk!)
erm.. thats all i can think of for now. can u think of anything else? it would really help as out of all those, only about 1 'kind of' appeals to me!
thanks for your reply buddy. thing is i was thinking of along the lines of using my biomedical science degree to show my science knowledge and know how to apply for graduate training schemes in the City (mainly banking and finance). would this be possible? what would the likelihood of a biomedical science bsc masters be successful in this situation.
also i am considering doing law after this degree, through the 2 year conversion course. i have read unis prefer graduates who apply for the 2 year training course, to have got a degree that is not related to law.
I know from research that banking and finance look favourably upon people with scientific degrees. After graduating, people who don't go into science go into business and finance. I should think that training schemes would accept you without problems as a science degree shows ability, intelligence and skill. In a word it is impressive. Again, I too am considering doing law after my degree! good news about them prefering the non-law related first degree!
littlehelper
I know from research that banking and finance look favourably upon people with scientific degrees. After graduating, people who don't go into science go into business and finance. I should think that training schemes would accept you without problems as a science degree shows ability, intelligence and skill. In a word it is impressive. Again, I too am considering doing law after my degree! good news about them prefering the non-law related first degree!
definitly good news about the non law related first degree preference the law offerers have.
basically I think I need to research the 2 year conversion course for Law. Bascially, Law is VERY respectable and VERY promising in terms of salary, life etc. overall it would take us 5 years to graduate as lawyers. I personally would prefer not working on the front lines so to speak, in the courtroom for example, but rather as a solicitor who does the work behind the scences.
I think my three choices for after this biomed degree are
do accelerated course in medicine after biomed degree
enter graduate training schemes in the city for banking and finance multinational companies and begin earning 25k.
Do 2 year conversion course to Law (which they PREFER over straight Law degree graduates), so for overall 5years studying, qualify as a Lawyer.
If practicing Medicine is your aim, then if I were you this is what I'd consider. I can't say I know much about this so hope it's some help.
One would be to redo the courses that let your grade down. But as you probably know, they may look unfavourably at this and either not accept it or offer only exceptionally high requirements and they won't treat you as a normal undergraduate applicant.
Another possibility I think is to try and ask around at the uni, find out from the lecturers if it is possible to convert to medicine after 1st, second or third year. This may or may not be possible because of government quotas imposed but I reckon its worth a try.
As with job opportunities with biochemical sciences, I think (though not sure), if you wanted you could use it to become one of those people that examine specimens from patients in labs... dunno what they're called or if you're interested.
Good luck anyway!
One would be to redo the courses that let your grade down. But as you probably know, they may look unfavourably at this and either not accept it or offer only exceptionally high requirements and they won't treat you as a normal undergraduate applicant.
Another possibility I think is to try and ask around at the uni, find out from the lecturers if it is possible to convert to medicine after 1st, second or third year. This may or may not be possible because of government quotas imposed but I reckon its worth a try.
As with job opportunities with biochemical sciences, I think (though not sure), if you wanted you could use it to become one of those people that examine specimens from patients in labs... dunno what they're called or if you're interested.
Good luck anyway!
Dear confused,
The first thing you can do is not to depair. I was exactly in your position 5 years ago. I did manage to get the A- level grades I needed but I had all rejections (for some strange reason!). I went on to do a Medical Sciences course at Leeds University. I left uni wondering what I could do with my degree. The last thing I wanted to do was to work in a lab!
I met up with a family friend who introduced me to the world of clinical research/clinical trials and since then I have never looked back. I am a fully qualified CRA (Clinical Research Associate) and I have been doing this job for nearly two years now! My job is to monitor clinical trials and to make sure that doctors are following the protocol and recording quality data (in short). Basically, the pharmaceutical company contacts the company I work for wanting to test the effectiveness of their new product (usually a drug). We then go out and find experienced doctors and sit with them to discuss the feasibilty of the project and to ask their opinion on the protocol.
Once the doctors have been chosen the all the 'new' drugs are shipped to their surgery ready for testing on patients. I then go to the surgery to read the medical notes of each patient taking part in the clinical trial to make sure that they are not suffering from any adverse events as a result of taking these new medications.
The best thing about this job is that you get to meet lots of people and you tend to build very good relationships with doctors, nurses, secretaries etc... You also get to travel very frequently. For example, last month I was in Kiev for a week!
Good luck with your degree and I wish you the very best!
CRA
The first thing you can do is not to depair. I was exactly in your position 5 years ago. I did manage to get the A- level grades I needed but I had all rejections (for some strange reason!). I went on to do a Medical Sciences course at Leeds University. I left uni wondering what I could do with my degree. The last thing I wanted to do was to work in a lab!
I met up with a family friend who introduced me to the world of clinical research/clinical trials and since then I have never looked back. I am a fully qualified CRA (Clinical Research Associate) and I have been doing this job for nearly two years now! My job is to monitor clinical trials and to make sure that doctors are following the protocol and recording quality data (in short). Basically, the pharmaceutical company contacts the company I work for wanting to test the effectiveness of their new product (usually a drug). We then go out and find experienced doctors and sit with them to discuss the feasibilty of the project and to ask their opinion on the protocol.
Once the doctors have been chosen the all the 'new' drugs are shipped to their surgery ready for testing on patients. I then go to the surgery to read the medical notes of each patient taking part in the clinical trial to make sure that they are not suffering from any adverse events as a result of taking these new medications.
The best thing about this job is that you get to meet lots of people and you tend to build very good relationships with doctors, nurses, secretaries etc... You also get to travel very frequently. For example, last month I was in Kiev for a week!
Good luck with your degree and I wish you the very best!
CRA
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hi guys hope u are well.
Yesterday I got a Alevel result of ABC when i needed ABB for entry into Medicine at Queen Mary's Uni in London.
I have opted to take a biomedical science course through clearing, as it is the only one that seems suitable for me. Through this course, at the end I can switch to an accelerated MBBS course for Medicine for 4 years. However I would still have to apply through UCAS for that and my chances of entry are up in the air again.
I am wondering what exactly can I do with a biomedical science degree, aprt from the obvious related topics of research and other science related jobs which really have no future and do not appeal to me. I do not want to use my biomedical science degree to become a scientist or something of that sort.
So what else can I use this degree for. I am looking for a career to get into...
Yesterday I got a Alevel result of ABC when i needed ABB for entry into Medicine at Queen Mary's Uni in London.
I have opted to take a biomedical science course through clearing, as it is the only one that seems suitable for me. Through this course, at the end I can switch to an accelerated MBBS course for Medicine for 4 years. However I would still have to apply through UCAS for that and my chances of entry are up in the air again.
I am wondering what exactly can I do with a biomedical science degree, aprt from the obvious related topics of research and other science related jobs which really have no future and do not appeal to me. I do not want to use my biomedical science degree to become a scientist or something of that sort.
So what else can I use this degree for. I am looking for a career to get into...
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