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alternative degrees to biomedical science

i wanted to do biomedical science at uni and that is what i have been set on but after doing in depth research about the degree i have been more or less thrown off it, i would enjoy the degree but the job prospects aren't that good is what has thrown me off of it, i would apply for medicine but the only downfall with that is i wouldn't actually be a doctor for about 10 years so that's a no go, i want to work in a hospital with patient contact/care, i'm not quite sure what area i want to work in yet but i know obviously something to do with the human body that isn't audiology/optometry, please could anyone suggest alternative degrees, thank you!

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okfpw

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have you heard of physician associates? It sounds like what you're looking for

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Biochemistry, medicinal biochemistry and pharmacology are also suitable alternatives to biomedical sciences, cell biology, anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, etc.

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Sorry, I missed that bit! Your list is a better one then.

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Pany5689

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Hi, no I haven't thank you!

Original post by okfpw

have you heard of physician associates? It sounds like what you're looking for

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okfpw

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Original post by Pany5689

Hi, no I haven't thank you!

you're welcome - from my understanding it's a new profession in the UK but has been in the US for a while
basically I think a PA's role is to help alleviate some of the duties of a doctor by dealing with simpler things like colds and very minor procedures etc

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Pany5689

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Hi, yes I was looking at radiology but the whole aspect of x-rays bored me ahahaha, I have been looking at radiotherapy and oncology degrees but I'm not sure if it suits my interests, psychology/ot is a no go, omg i didn't even think of physiotherapy!! thank you! no I haven't I haven't actually heard of it until now, I will research it, thank you very much!

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epicnm

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Physiology, anatomy, biology, biomedical engineering, physician associate, Operating Department Practice, Nursing, Radiology, Paramedic Science, pharmacy, pharmacology, genetics, immunology, cancer sciences, microbiology, podiatry, physio therapy, sport science, clinical photography, audiology, critical care science, ophthalmology/optometry science, anaesthesia, Public Health

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returnmigrant

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Paramedic : https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/paramedic-science-bsc-hons-2019-20

Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health etc and with lots of eventual specialisms) : https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/med/nursing.aspx
(There are Clearing places for Nursing at many Unis this year including Brighton).

Lots of Level 4 NHS apprenticeships in patient care : https://www.nhsjobs.com/job_list/Apprenticeships/s10/Apprenticeships/d819

Or for another area outside Medicine, look at the new Dental Hygiene & Therapy degrees (new career area, almost para-dentists) : http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2020/dental-hygiene/bsc-dental-hygiene-and-therapy/

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harrysbar

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Original post by Pany5689

i wanted to do biomedical science at uni and that is what i have been set on but after doing in depth research about the degree i have been more or less thrown off it, i would enjoy the degree but the job prospects aren't that good is what has thrown me off of it, i would apply for medicine but the only downfall with that is i wouldn't actually be a doctor for about 10 years so that's a no go, i want to work in a hospital with patient contact/care, i'm not quite sure what area i want to work in yet but i know obviously something to do with the human body that isn't audiology/optometry, please could anyone suggest alternative degrees, thank you!

A nursing degree seems the obvious choice but you've got lots of other good suggestions to research. The prospects website is a good one for telling you all about different careers including training and salaries

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E13M10

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Hi guys, I don't know if yall could help me or not.

But I want to apply for both biomedical science and radiography. Although I've heard neither might except if my personal statement is not concise and passionate for either one. I want to apply for biomed so I could join the STP programme or become a PA

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Bandobaby29_

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Original post by Pany5689

i wanted to do biomedical science at uni and that is what i have been set on but after doing in depth research about the degree i have been more or less thrown off it, i would enjoy the degree but the job prospects aren't that good is what has thrown me off of it, i would apply for medicine but the only downfall with that is i wouldn't actually be a doctor for about 10 years so that's a no go, i want to work in a hospital with patient contact/care, i'm not quite sure what area i want to work in yet but i know obviously something to do with the human body that isn't audiology/optometry, please could anyone suggest alternative degrees, thank you!

Have a look at Pharmacy

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