Medicine vs Dentistry vs Pharmacy

I’m starting to think about A levels and what career path I’d want to take. I’m currently looking between medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. I’d want to do something science-y, so I’m open to looking at optometry, pharmacology etc. For medicine and dentistry, the UCAT can be quite tough, whereas pharmacy doesn’t have the UCAT. There’s also a lot of competition for medicine and dentistry. The pay grade for all of them is quite good, and I know no career is easy. All three require the kind of bio, chem, maths type alevels and I know they are really tough. If anyone is studying these kind of courses rn at university or you have studied them, what convinced you? How were the a levels, the UCAT, the interviews etc? And what are the pros and cons of what you picked? Thank you

Ucat and a levels can be avoided by coming to Slovakia for example, which is where I am, so if you don't mind studying abroad then there's always that
Otherwise I like to ask what your "why" is? Why are you doing this and what do you want to achieve out of life
Sounds deep but it's important believe me
If, like me, you want financial freedom, have a nice house, holiday regularly throughout the year, afford good schools for the kids, eat fancy, dress nice and have a sexy car... With fixed hours or part time work that is flexible when necessary... Alongside multiple specialisms rather than just one... Chuck in practice ownership and potentially becoming retired in your 30s ... Then dentistry is where you should aim
Medicine in the UK is a dead end with everything going on with the NHS, politics and high competition ratios for specialisms.
Pharmacy isn't bad but is very boring
Happy to help if you need any more advice

I was thinking of studying abroad, but I’m not sure whether you could practice in the UK with a foreign degree. Are you planning to practice in the UK or not? And how was your experience studying abroad, what led you to it, if you don’t mind sharing? To be completely honest, my ‘why’ is also financial freedom. The NHS is on the brink of collapsing, and I’d want to work somewhere else, but I’m not sure whether getting my degree here or abroad would be a better option.

I’m starting to think about A levels and what career path I’d want to take. I’m currently looking between medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. I’d want to do something science-y, so I’m open to looking at optometry, pharmacology etc. For medicine and dentistry, the UCAT can be quite tough, whereas pharmacy doesn’t have the UCAT. There’s also a lot of competition for medicine and dentistry. The pay grade for all of them is quite good, and I know no career is easy. All three require the kind of bio, chem, maths type alevels and I know they are really tough. If anyone is studying these kind of courses rn at university or you have studied them, what convinced you? How were the a levels, the UCAT, the interviews etc? And what are the pros and cons of what you picked? Thank you

As a pharmacist i assure you that even if it means taking a gap year or two you will be better off with medicine or dentistry. Even optometry is a better choice than pharmacy

Ouch, what's the reason? Just curious 🙂

Ouch, what's the reason? Just curious 🙂

I’m starting to think about A levels and what career path I’d want to take. I’m currently looking between medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. I’d want to do something science-y, so I’m open to looking at optometry, pharmacology etc. For medicine and dentistry, the UCAT can be quite tough, whereas pharmacy doesn’t have the UCAT. There’s also a lot of competition for medicine and dentistry. The pay grade for all of them is quite good, and I know no career is easy. All three require the kind of bio, chem, maths type alevels and I know they are really tough. If anyone is studying these kind of courses rn at university or you have studied them, what convinced you? How were the a levels, the UCAT, the interviews etc? And what are the pros and cons of what you picked? Thank you

I’m starting to think about A levels and what career path I’d want to take. I’m currently looking between medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. I’d want to do something science-y, so I’m open to looking at optometry, pharmacology etc. For medicine and dentistry, the UCAT can be quite tough, whereas pharmacy doesn’t have the UCAT. There’s also a lot of competition for medicine and dentistry. The pay grade for all of them is quite good, and I know no career is easy. All three require the kind of bio, chem, maths type alevels and I know they are really tough. If anyone is studying these kind of courses rn at university or you have studied them, what convinced you? How were the a levels, the UCAT, the interviews etc? And what are the pros and cons of what you picked? Thank you

ok so the main is low salary even as a locum and complete lack of respect for profession from your regulatory body gphc as well as almost every other healthcare professional

so between optom and pharm u would recommend optom

I’m starting to think about A levels and what career path I’d want to take. I’m currently looking between medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. I’d want to do something science-y, so I’m open to looking at optometry, pharmacology etc. For medicine and dentistry, the UCAT can be quite tough, whereas pharmacy doesn’t have the UCAT. There’s also a lot of competition for medicine and dentistry. The pay grade for all of them is quite good, and I know no career is easy. All three require the kind of bio, chem, maths type alevels and I know they are really tough. If anyone is studying these kind of courses rn at university or you have studied them, what convinced you? How were the a levels, the UCAT, the interviews etc? And what are the pros and cons of what you picked? Thank you

As a pharmacist i assure you that even if it means taking a gap year or two you will be better off with medicine or dentistry. Even optometry is a better choice than pharmacy

As a pharmacist i assure you that even if it means taking a gap year or two you will be better off with medicine or dentistry. Even optometry is a better choice than pharmacy