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I’m applying to Biology BSc at a few Russel group unis purely because it’s the one science that actually interests me. However I heard it might be a bit female dominated? Is this true? Anyone here do biology at uni and if so what is the gender ratio like?
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(Original post by mma_jd)
I’m applying to Biology BSc at a few Russel group unis purely because it’s the one science that actually interests me. However I heard it might be a bit female dominated? Is this true? Anyone here do biology at uni and if so what is the gender ratio like?
I’m applying to Biology BSc at a few Russel group unis purely because it’s the one science that actually interests me. However I heard it might be a bit female dominated? Is this true? Anyone here do biology at uni and if so what is the gender ratio like?
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(Original post by ben_jamin)
Yeah it is 2/3 female dominated but Isn't that a good thing bro?
Yeah it is 2/3 female dominated but Isn't that a good thing bro?
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Yeah, and it looks to be getting more female-dominated: https://www.hesa.ac.uk/news/11-01-20...stics/subjects
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(Original post by mma_jd)
Obviously there’s one way in which it’s good but I wouldn’t wanna feel out of place as a guy. So it’s not as bad as psychology then which seems to be like 80% females usually ?
Obviously there’s one way in which it’s good but I wouldn’t wanna feel out of place as a guy. So it’s not as bad as psychology then which seems to be like 80% females usually ?
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Plenty of guys do Biology plus you can make plenty of male friends doing sports or joining societies at uni.
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(Original post by ben_jamin)
Yes there are plenty of subjects which are more heavily female dominated. You wont feel out of place as a guy doing biology though. You can also make friends with guys at SU events, flatmates etc. What do you want to do as a career? That is much more important as is going to a uni that you really like.
Yes there are plenty of subjects which are more heavily female dominated. You wont feel out of place as a guy doing biology though. You can also make friends with guys at SU events, flatmates etc. What do you want to do as a career? That is much more important as is going to a uni that you really like.
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(Original post by mma_jd)
There’s a few potential careers that interest me mostly to do with the health & fitness industry such as personal training, dietician, nutritionist, etc. Do you think biology is even the right degree for me based on that?
There’s a few potential careers that interest me mostly to do with the health & fitness industry such as personal training, dietician, nutritionist, etc. Do you think biology is even the right degree for me based on that?
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(Original post by mma_jd)
There’s a few potential careers that interest me mostly to do with the health & fitness industry such as personal training, dietician, nutritionist, etc. Do you think biology is even the right degree for me based on that?
There’s a few potential careers that interest me mostly to do with the health & fitness industry such as personal training, dietician, nutritionist, etc. Do you think biology is even the right degree for me based on that?
(Original post by ben_jamin)
Yes I think biology could be the right degree for you but you should perhaps ask representatives from the course at open days this to be sure. In any case this is more important that how many girls will be there.
Yes I think biology could be the right degree for you but you should perhaps ask representatives from the course at open days this to be sure. In any case this is more important that how many girls will be there.
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(Original post by Scotney)
You need to do more research on this.
I agree.Just a quick google shows that there are other degrees like Bsc in Nutrition is also one alternative.You need to do more research on this.
You need to do more research on this.
I agree.Just a quick google shows that there are other degrees like Bsc in Nutrition is also one alternative.You need to do more research on this.
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(Original post by mma_jd)
Yeah but I don’t wanna fully specialise in one niche because I’d like to keep my options open, that’s why I’m leaning towards biology and then I can always do an MSc in dietetics for example
Yeah but I don’t wanna fully specialise in one niche because I’d like to keep my options open, that’s why I’m leaning towards biology and then I can always do an MSc in dietetics for example
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At least you might have a good chance of getting a girlfriend at uni though mate! Are you interested in any sports/have any interests outside of biology?
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(Original post by metallic67)
At least you might have a good chance of getting a girlfriend at uni though mate! Are you interested in any sports/have any interests outside of biology?
At least you might have a good chance of getting a girlfriend at uni though mate! Are you interested in any sports/have any interests outside of biology?
I guess more girls being on the course could be seen as a good thing but I’m just wondering if it’s like psychology where guys stick out like a sore thumb and are often assumed to be gay (no offence to gay people absolutely nothing wrong with it just don’t want people making that assumption about me)
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(Original post by mma_jd)
Sure boxing, skiing/snowboarding, cycling/running, weightlifting
I guess more girls being on the course could be seen as a good thing but I’m just wondering if it’s like psychology where guys stick out like a sore thumb and are often assumed to be gay (no offence to gay people absolutely nothing wrong with it just don’t want people making that assumption about me)
Sure boxing, skiing/snowboarding, cycling/running, weightlifting
I guess more girls being on the course could be seen as a good thing but I’m just wondering if it’s like psychology where guys stick out like a sore thumb and are often assumed to be gay (no offence to gay people absolutely nothing wrong with it just don’t want people making that assumption about me)
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(Original post by mma_jd)
I’m applying to Biology BSc at a few Russel group unis purely because it’s the one science that actually interests me. However I heard it might be a bit female dominated? Is this true? Anyone here do biology at uni and if so what is the gender ratio like?
I’m applying to Biology BSc at a few Russel group unis purely because it’s the one science that actually interests me. However I heard it might be a bit female dominated? Is this true? Anyone here do biology at uni and if so what is the gender ratio like?
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(Original post by Theloniouss)
People over the age of 12 don't tend to assume you're gay because of the subjects you enjoy.
People over the age of 12 don't tend to assume you're gay because of the subjects you enjoy.
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(Original post by mma_jd)
Sure boxing, skiing/snowboarding, cycling/running, weightlifting
I guess more girls being on the course could be seen as a good thing but I’m just wondering if it’s like psychology where guys stick out like a sore thumb and are often assumed to be gay (no offence to gay people absolutely nothing wrong with it just don’t want people making that assumption about me)
Sure boxing, skiing/snowboarding, cycling/running, weightlifting
I guess more girls being on the course could be seen as a good thing but I’m just wondering if it’s like psychology where guys stick out like a sore thumb and are often assumed to be gay (no offence to gay people absolutely nothing wrong with it just don’t want people making that assumption about me)
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(Original post by mma_jd)
I see your point but when you’re studying a course that has a 9:1 female to male ratio it’s natural that many will make assumptions about that 1 male in the class
I see your point but when you’re studying a course that has a 9:1 female to male ratio it’s natural that many will make assumptions about that 1 male in the class
Not to mention, your gender ratio for psychology keeps getting more extreme. It appears to be 4:1 (from 2011, but it can't have changed that much).
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(Original post by Theloniouss)
It's not 'natural', it's childish, homophobic and a little ridiculous.
Not to mention, your gender ratio for psychology keeps getting more extreme. It appears to be 4:1 (from 2011, but it can't have changed that much).
It's not 'natural', it's childish, homophobic and a little ridiculous.
Not to mention, your gender ratio for psychology keeps getting more extreme. It appears to be 4:1 (from 2011, but it can't have changed that much).
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