What is diagnostics?

My A levels are Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Further Maths. Recently I've discovered an interest in medicine but I don't want to be a doctor. I'm more interested in things like biochemistry, biomedicine and possibly pharmacology.
I'm not super keen on working in a lab too much though. I've heard about diagnostics based careers that apparently suit my needs. Can someone clarify what diagnostic career's are and tell me some uni courses that can lead to such careers?
Thanks

Also, I'm not sure what I can get into without biology A level.

Reply 1

normaw

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by stony-earthling

Have a look at the information on the NHS careers website, particularly on the Health Informatics and Healthcare science tabs:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles

Reply 2

De Montfort University

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Original post by stony-earthling

My A levels are Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Further Maths. Recently I've discovered an interest in medicine but I don't want to be a doctor. I'm more interested in things like biochemistry, biomedicine and possibly pharmacology.
I'm not super keen on working in a lab too much though. I've heard about diagnostics based careers that apparently suit my needs. Can someone clarify what diagnostic career's are and tell me some uni courses that can lead to such careers?
Thanks
Also, I'm not sure what I can get into without biology A level.

Hey there 🤗

It sounds like you’re at a really exciting crossroads in figuring out your future, and it’s great that you’ve already identified your interest in fields like biochemistry, biomedicine, and pharmacology! Don’t worry too much about not wanting to be a doctor. There are so many rewarding and fascinating career paths in healthcare and science beyond becoming a physician.

Diagnostics-based careers are an excellent option for people who are interested in science but may not want to spend all of their time in a lab. These careers focus on identifying diseases, disorders, or conditions using medical technology, data analysis, and patient information. They often involve a mix of hands-on work with patients and interpreting data or test results. Here are a few diagnostic-related courses that might interest you: Medical Physics, Biomedical Science, Radiography and Biochemistry.

I’d recommend looking at specific university websites to check entry requirements, not all universities will require Biology. If you're unsure, don’t hesitate to reach out to university admissions teams. They’re usually very helpful and can clarify what you need. Also, consider talking to a careers advisor who can guide you based on your interests and qualifications.

I hope it was helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me orother students directly through The Ambassador Platform.

Take care,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University

Reply 3

liveloveleyla

Original post by stony-earthling

My A levels are Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Further Maths. Recently I've discovered an interest in medicine but I don't want to be a doctor. I'm more interested in things like biochemistry, biomedicine and possibly pharmacology.
I'm not super keen on working in a lab too much though. I've heard about diagnostics based careers that apparently suit my needs. Can someone clarify what diagnostic career's are and tell me some uni courses that can lead to such careers?
Thanks
Also, I'm not sure what I can get into without biology A level.

Im telling you rn, diagnostic radiography works PERFECTLY WELL with your alevel subjects. Its like the most calmest healthcare profession out there and you are literally guaranteed a job when you graduate. (obviously do more research of it yourself and see if thats something that you wanna get into - and its okay for you not doing alevel biology)

Here is some careers you can get into as a diagnostic radiography graduate:

Advanced practitioner - Consultant practitioner - Management - Teaching – academic and clinical - Working abroad - Computed tomography - Magnetic resonance imaging - Positron emission tomography - Ultrasound - Angiography - Nuclear medicine - Sonography - Mammography

(edited 9 months ago)

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