Marine Bio or Comp sci ???

I had an interest in both of them but decided to do computer science, Whilst doing some coding by myself for a couple of weeks I got really bored tbh because its a lot of hard work . I originally was going to do marine bio but got scared that i wont be able to get a job (im in england, birmingham) by people on reddit so i decided to apply for cs for uni( starting in 2 weeks). Im really interested in marine biology and even have my own aquarium . Was thinking of doing marine bio at uni of Hull but there requirements are so low for some reason ( i meet/exceed them). Im a active guy and am constantly moving

I don't know if I made the correct choice in doing comp sci over marine bio, i can still apply for marine bio in clearing though at uni of hull so im kinda unsure of what to do right now considering im starting comp sci in 2 weeks.

Reply 1

m11m

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Original post by BilleJean

I had an interest in both of them but decided to do computer science, Whilst doing some coding by myself for a couple of weeks I got really bored tbh because its a lot of hard work . I originally was going to do marine bio but got scared that i wont be able to get a job (im in england, birmingham) by people on reddit so i decided to apply for cs for uni( starting in 2 weeks). Im really interested in marine biology and even have my own aquarium . Was thinking of doing marine bio at uni of Hull but there requirements are so low for some reason ( i meet/exceed them). Im a active guy and am constantly moving

I don't know if I made the correct choice in doing comp sci over marine bio, i can still apply for marine bio in clearing though at uni of hull so im kinda unsure of what to do right now considering im starting comp sci in 2 weeks.

i would say dont regret your choices but if your gut is telling you to go for marine bio...why not give it a go!

comp sci will most likely give you a nicely paid job, but lots of people study marine bio and find jobs too.

if ur an active guy marine bio might be more suited as comp sci will most likely be a sitting/office job at the computer all day obvs.

good luck - im sure youll be happy wherever you end up :smile:

im not too sure completely about jobs marine bio can take you but dont worry about the req grades. if the course sounds interesting and you think you would fit in at hull why not try!

(edited 7 months ago)

Reply 2

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

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Original post by BilleJean

I had an interest in both of them but decided to do computer science, Whilst doing some coding by myself for a couple of weeks I got really bored tbh because its a lot of hard work . I originally was going to do marine bio but got scared that i wont be able to get a job (im in england, birmingham) by people on reddit so i decided to apply for cs for uni( starting in 2 weeks). Im really interested in marine biology and even have my own aquarium . Was thinking of doing marine bio at uni of Hull but there requirements are so low for some reason ( i meet/exceed them). Im a active guy and am constantly moving

I don't know if I made the correct choice in doing comp sci over marine bio, i can still apply for marine bio in clearing though at uni of hull so im kinda unsure of what to do right now considering im starting comp sci in 2 weeks.

CS has had such poor career outcomes that the government commissioned two inquiries into it. But by all means believe reddit of all places that a degree in CS will magically transform your life (ever wonder how many other people decide the same thing, and are creating a flood of CS grads in a saturated market leading to depressed wages and increased assumption of programming skills as an assumed skill for all roles rather than a specialist skill demanding specialist pay?).

Not to mention that in any event, most graduates go into roles unrelated to their undergraduate degree and a degree in marine biology is no better or worse than a degree in CS, economics, underwater basket weaving or theoretical quantum biology when applying to generalist grad schemes in e.g. accountancy, financial services, banking, the media, the civil service, legal training contracts, all manner of generalist grad schemes at large corporate employers etc.

If you chose CS purely because you think you're going to be making 6 figures at FAANG then you should just withdraw before you start the course as you're definitely going into it for the wrong reasons and will not only be sorely disappointed by the outcome, you'll also almost certainly regret that you spent those years doing something by your own admission you have little interest in.

While I usually try and be somewhat more equal opportunity in looking at things, I think in this case it's pretty clear you not only made the incorrect choice, you made it for the incorrect reasons.

some data for you to peruse:

https://figshare.le.ac.uk/articles/report/The_employment_trajectories_of_Science_Technology_Engineering_and_Mathematics_graduates/10234421

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518575/ind-16-5-shadbolt-review-computer-science-graduate-employability.pdf

(edited 7 months ago)

Reply 3

jimb0b

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To do this career you've got to be passionate, and not just on paper. If you don't have the passion for computers then you won't make it through the degree, let alone an actual job. I would estimate that over 50% if not a lot more of my original CompSci class was remaining by year 3, it's just too hard for most people and not in a way that it can be dumbed down and not hurt people's career outcomes.

Also there's an inherent paradox in saying that a market is super-saturated when there are obviously these insanely high paying roles out there. The correct thing to say is that it's super-saturated people who are more of a liability than an asset (possibly mostly people who thought this was easy money), and it's real easy to be a liability in this industry. However, if you're more of an asset than a liability, then the rewards can be staggering.

(edited 7 months ago)

Reply 4

btt44

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Original post by m11m

i would say dont regret your choices but if your gut is telling you to go for marine bio...why not give it a go!

comp sci will most likely give you a nicely paid job, but lots of people study marine bio and find jobs too.

if ur an active guy marine bio might be more suited as comp sci will most likely be a sitting/office job at the computer all day obvs.

good luck - im sure youll be happy wherever you end up :smile:

im not too sure completely about jobs marine bio can take you but dont worry about the req grades. if the course sounds interesting and you think you would fit in at hull why not try!

Thanks for answering , yeh im kinda split on it tbh as I was coding for about 4-5 hrs everyday for weeks which will make any one bored tbh :colondollar:

so i do have an interest but i reckon i just overdid it and for hull im gonna have to move to accommodation and if i dont like that course , im finished lol.
Are there any courses online for marine bio that i could do ? To "test it out"

Reply 5

btt44

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Original post by artful_lounger

CS has had such poor career outcomes that the government commissioned two inquiries into it. But by all means believe reddit of all places that a degree in CS will magically transform your life (ever wonder how many other people decide the same thing, and are creating a flood of CS grads in a saturated market leading to depressed wages and increased assumption of programming skills as an assumed skill for all roles rather than a specialist skill demanding specialist pay?).

Not to mention that in any event, most graduates go into roles unrelated to their undergraduate degree and a degree in marine biology is no better or worse than a degree in CS, economics, underwater basket weaving or theoretical quantum biology when applying to generalist grad schemes in e.g. accountancy, financial services, banking, the media, the civil service, legal training contracts, all manner of generalist grad schemes at large corporate employers etc.

If you chose CS purely because you think you're going to be making 6 figures at FAANG then you should just withdraw before you start the course as you're definitely going into it for the wrong reasons and will not only be sorely disappointed by the outcome, you'll also almost certainly regret that you spent those years doing something by your own admission you have little interest in.

While I usually try and be somewhat more equal opportunity in looking at things, I think in this case it's pretty clear you not only made the incorrect choice, you made it for the incorrect reasons.

some data for you to peruse:

https://figshare.le.ac.uk/articles/report/The_employment_trajectories_of_Science_Technology_Engineering_and_Mathematics_graduates/10234421

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/518575/ind-16-5-shadbolt-review-computer-science-graduate-employability.pdf

In area i am cs has loads of job available and has a chance for me to become self employed down the line but i think u might be right because i find marine bio way more interesting but id have to relocate for uni and the job which is a downside for me

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