about to start biology at uni but kind of want to switch to psychology??

Okay so,
I’ve always been good at biology and I studied it for alevels, it’e also helpful cause I really love animals they’re amazing. But, I’ve also always watched people and read books about body language as a kid to better understand people and I know psychology would help with my pursuit of understanding and I also enjoy helping children (specifically SEND) so I’m stuck between either degree because I think I would want to do them both and I’m also scared of regretting choosing one over the other.
I HAVE always thought biology was cool and i HAVE always thought delving into people’s brains and why they do things was cool as well. It’s just so hard to decide, I’ve always loved the brain but I don’t want to narrow out a career with animals if i suddenly decide working with people is too much mental strain. Any advice from people who were/are in the same situation?

Hi Im not in this situation at the moment but I must say we have very similar interests!
Ive had a little look and several unis like Chester and Newcastle offer combined honours in psychology and biology. There is also a cons bio and psych degree at Liverpool hope. Maybe spend some time having a look at those and seeing if the modules suit you. Also look what career options you’ll have after you’d finish :smile:

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Original post by DerDracologe

Hi Im not in this situation at the moment but I must say we have very similar interests!
Ive had a little look and several unis like Chester and Newcastle offer combined honours in psychology and biology. There is also a cons bio and psych degree at Liverpool hope. Maybe spend some time having a look at those and seeing if the modules suit you. Also look what career options you’ll have after you’d finish :smile:

but the thing is i’d already be GOING to york and i already took a gap year and everything’s already set for york it would be so bad if everything was a mess again and stressful i wish i’d thought of a combined degree earlier i’m gonna cry aw man

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but the thing is i’d already be GOING to york and i already took a gap year and everything’s already set for york it would be so bad if everything was a mess again and stressful i wish i’d thought of a combined degree earlier i’m gonna cry aw man

My advice would be to look into what role you’d like to have within the field of working with children with send. If you want to go into a more sort of diagnostic position then probably switch to psych, if you want to go into education then you could study biology then train as a teacher and get into the role like that.

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about to start biology at uni but kind of want to switch to psychology??

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