Uni degree choice
Any advice at all is appreciated. So I’m year 13 going through the ucas and uni situations but I’m torn between what degree I want to do. I’m studying psychology at a level and do really enjoy it so I’ve got psychology degree as one option but I am worried about how competitive it is and if I’ll enjoy the jobs it leads to. My other option would be Biomedical and specialising into physiology but again what jobs does physiology lead to? And how do I firmly choose between the 2 ? Or my next option would be to write a personal statement intertwined for the both of them and then choose when I hopefully get offers. Please help
Hey there!
I totally get where you're coming from, I'm currently studying biomedical science in my 3rd year and was faced with a similar dilemma when applying to university.
Psychology can be competitive, especially if you're thinking of postgraduate study after your degree. However, if you're genuinely passionate about it, that enthusiasm can give you a boost and keep you resilient when facing setbacks. You'll have all sorts of career paths to choose from, and if you're really passionate about a particular area, you'll most likely have the option of going into postgraduate study to specialise in it.
Biomedical science can be a real battleground, if you want to become a biomedical scientist you will need to study an IBMS accredited degree and complete your IBMS registration portfolio in an accredited laboratory to register with the HCPC, that is providing your course is not already HCPC accredited like the Healthcare Science (Life Science) course. Placements are scarce and usually given to Healthcare Science (Life Science) students as they have a guaranteed placement. It's no walk in the park, but determination can get you there. Specialising in physiology as a biomedical scientist offers a wide range of career possibilities. You might discover yourself involved in research, contributing to healthcare, exploring the pharmaceutical sector, or even embarking on a path in academia.
Think about what you're passionate about and where you see yourself in the long run. Are you more inclined toward research, patient care, or academia? Writing an intertwined personal statement for both psychology and biomedical science is a valid approach, especially if you find it challenging to make a definitive choice at this stage.
Wishing you the best of luck with your choices and studies!
I totally get where you're coming from, I'm currently studying biomedical science in my 3rd year and was faced with a similar dilemma when applying to university.
Psychology can be competitive, especially if you're thinking of postgraduate study after your degree. However, if you're genuinely passionate about it, that enthusiasm can give you a boost and keep you resilient when facing setbacks. You'll have all sorts of career paths to choose from, and if you're really passionate about a particular area, you'll most likely have the option of going into postgraduate study to specialise in it.
Biomedical science can be a real battleground, if you want to become a biomedical scientist you will need to study an IBMS accredited degree and complete your IBMS registration portfolio in an accredited laboratory to register with the HCPC, that is providing your course is not already HCPC accredited like the Healthcare Science (Life Science) course. Placements are scarce and usually given to Healthcare Science (Life Science) students as they have a guaranteed placement. It's no walk in the park, but determination can get you there. Specialising in physiology as a biomedical scientist offers a wide range of career possibilities. You might discover yourself involved in research, contributing to healthcare, exploring the pharmaceutical sector, or even embarking on a path in academia.
Think about what you're passionate about and where you see yourself in the long run. Are you more inclined toward research, patient care, or academia? Writing an intertwined personal statement for both psychology and biomedical science is a valid approach, especially if you find it challenging to make a definitive choice at this stage.
Wishing you the best of luck with your choices and studies!
Original post by Niahaf
Any advice at all is appreciated. So I’m year 13 going through the ucas and uni situations but I’m torn between what degree I want to do. I’m studying psychology at a level and do really enjoy it so I’ve got psychology degree as one option but I am worried about how competitive it is and if I’ll enjoy the jobs it leads to. My other option would be Biomedical and specialising into physiology but again what jobs does physiology lead to? And how do I firmly choose between the 2 ? Or my next option would be to write a personal statement intertwined for the both of them and then choose when I hopefully get offers. Please help
Hi there,
Life is very competitive, no matter what you do, although Psychology after university will probably be more competitive than most things. However, that's no reason to not chase what you want to do. If there's anything I've learnt in the two decades I've kicking around this planet, is that where there is a will, there is a way. Do whatever you think you want to do, whatever will make you happy. Writing a personal statement to cover two subjects is a great recipe to end up with five rejections, so don't do that.
Hello Niahaf,
I would recommend doing what you are genuinely passionate about, which seems to be psychology. Psychology offers many opportunities and competition in the field, especially if you get a doctorate degree. You can do clinical psychology, forensic, criminal, cognitive, social, biological psychology, neuropsychology or even research. The salary is usually high, depending on where you develop your career. As you can see, the psychology field is very diverse. I personally enjoy it. I find it a balance between difficult and easy. It is challenging enough to keep you interested at all times.
For your personal statement, make sure you describe why you are passionate about the subject and what made you want to study it.
All the best,
Dana Kafoud
4th-year BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology student at the University of Essex Online
I would recommend doing what you are genuinely passionate about, which seems to be psychology. Psychology offers many opportunities and competition in the field, especially if you get a doctorate degree. You can do clinical psychology, forensic, criminal, cognitive, social, biological psychology, neuropsychology or even research. The salary is usually high, depending on where you develop your career. As you can see, the psychology field is very diverse. I personally enjoy it. I find it a balance between difficult and easy. It is challenging enough to keep you interested at all times.
For your personal statement, make sure you describe why you are passionate about the subject and what made you want to study it.
All the best,
Dana Kafoud
4th-year BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology student at the University of Essex Online
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