Medical science

Hello all,

I hope to study Medical Sciences, should I get the grades, as I want to be a doctor. When you do a degree are you able to study and do hobbies too?

I want to work hard to get my dream job of being a healthcare worker, but also don't want to burn myself out. I want to make sure I have a good work/life balance are you able to do that?

Reply 1

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Reply 2

artful_lounger

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A degree in medical sciences won't qualify you to become a medical doctor. You need to do a medical degree for that (MBBS/MBChB etc). The two are not the same.

It's perfectly plausible to balance any degree (including medicine) with some level of non-academic activity. The exact balance will vary from person to person however.

Reply 3

finnthestudent

Hi, thank you for your message. Yes I thought it would be okay to do hobbies alongside my studies.

Also yes I know I didn't do Biology or Chemistry at School so am doing medical science and medicine after. This is especially as my school do not do retakes and I don't have the money to pay for them. This is a more plausible way for me to into the healthcare profession.