Should I choose forensic science or biomedical science as my uni subject
Hi Guys.Im in Yr12 rn. recently I was start scrolling through uni and was struggling bwteeen forensic science and biomedicine bcz I heard ppl said forensic science is quite competitive (? Not sure abt it .
CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE tysmmm!!
FYI currently studying bio chem phys maths as my a level:3
CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE tysmmm!!
FYI currently studying bio chem phys maths as my a level:3
Reply 1
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by imooniHi Guys.Im in Yr12 rn. recently I was start scrolling through uni and was struggling bwteeen forensic science and biomedicine bcz I heard ppl said forensic science is quite competitive (? Not sure abt it .
CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE tysmmm!!
FYI currently studying bio chem phys maths as my a level:3
CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE tysmmm!!
FYI currently studying bio chem phys maths as my a level:3
HI! @imooni 🙂
Firstly well done on starting to look at university choices early on!
You're right forensic science is competitive as it's a rewarding career path. However, biomedicine is just as rewarding and choosing between them ultimately depends on your interests and what kind of career path you may want to pursue.
Forensic science has a focus on psychology, whereas biomedical sciences is more lenient towards biology and chemistry. Ask yourself which ones do you enjoy more. What's your favourite subject? Of course both courses also have other elements, so make sure you look at different universities' course profiles and see which one appeals more to you. The reason for this is because studying a course you do not enjoy at university is tough, as you won't have the motivation to study for it.
I also want to highlight that it's 100% okay not to know which one to pick at this stage, I remember I was still changing my course up until the deadline! It's definitely a decision that takes time, so don't be pressured to make a quick judgement.
Another thing I'd recommend is making a list of possible universities you want to go to, and then attend open days. These give you the opportunity to ask staff and students about your course, but also to see the university and its city.
As you're in year 12, you still have plenty of time to attend open days and make a judgment!
In summary, think about your own strengths and which field appeals more to you (for example do you like the medical side of biology or do you prefer psychology) and make sure you visit open days.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any further questions I'm more than happy to help! 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student
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by UEA Rep FatmaHI! @imooni 🙂
Firstly well done on starting to look at university choices early on!
You're right forensic science is competitive as it's a rewarding career path. However, biomedicine is just as rewarding and choosing between them ultimately depends on your interests and what kind of career path you may want to pursue.
Forensic science has a focus on psychology, whereas biomedical sciences is more lenient towards biology and chemistry. Ask yourself which ones do you enjoy more. What's your favourite subject? Of course both courses also have other elements, so make sure you look at different universities' course profiles and see which one appeals more to you. The reason for this is because studying a course you do not enjoy at university is tough, as you won't have the motivation to study for it.
I also want to highlight that it's 100% okay not to know which one to pick at this stage, I remember I was still changing my course up until the deadline! It's definitely a decision that takes time, so don't be pressured to make a quick judgement.
Another thing I'd recommend is making a list of possible universities you want to go to, and then attend open days. These give you the opportunity to ask staff and students about your course, but also to see the university and its city.
As you're in year 12, you still have plenty of time to attend open days and make a judgment!
In summary, think about your own strengths and which field appeals more to you (for example do you like the medical side of biology or do you prefer psychology) and make sure you visit open days.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any further questions I'm more than happy to help! 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student
Firstly well done on starting to look at university choices early on!
You're right forensic science is competitive as it's a rewarding career path. However, biomedicine is just as rewarding and choosing between them ultimately depends on your interests and what kind of career path you may want to pursue.
Forensic science has a focus on psychology, whereas biomedical sciences is more lenient towards biology and chemistry. Ask yourself which ones do you enjoy more. What's your favourite subject? Of course both courses also have other elements, so make sure you look at different universities' course profiles and see which one appeals more to you. The reason for this is because studying a course you do not enjoy at university is tough, as you won't have the motivation to study for it.
I also want to highlight that it's 100% okay not to know which one to pick at this stage, I remember I was still changing my course up until the deadline! It's definitely a decision that takes time, so don't be pressured to make a quick judgement.
Another thing I'd recommend is making a list of possible universities you want to go to, and then attend open days. These give you the opportunity to ask staff and students about your course, but also to see the university and its city.
As you're in year 12, you still have plenty of time to attend open days and make a judgment!
In summary, think about your own strengths and which field appeals more to you (for example do you like the medical side of biology or do you prefer psychology) and make sure you visit open days.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any further questions I'm more than happy to help! 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student
tysm!! I think I might follow my interest and choose forensic instead of biomedical science .
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by imoonitysm!! I think I might follow my interest and choose forensic instead of biomedical science .
No worries! 🙂
That's awesome, I wish you the best for the future! 🙂
Fatma
Natural Sciences student
Reply 4
Hi there,
I see you may have decided to take forensic science as you think that will interest you more? That's great!!
If I could give you some advice, I wouldn't just apply to any random forensic science degrees, as they will most likely all have different things that they focus on. For example, some FS courses may have more of a focus on chemical aspects in Forensics (like toxicology), whilst some may have more of a biological focus (like decomposition, entomology, DNA). I would look at each course's modules to figure out which aspects may interest you more before making the decision - open days will also help with this!
Also, I would recommend looking at courses that are accredited - this means that the Accreditation Organisation has been and checked the course's standards, teaching points and grading methods, and the course has been officially recognised to meet the standards of this organisation (it may help employability in the future as forensic science has a lot of graduates but not as many careers😉 ).
The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science course at LJMU is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. The facilities we have are great, and they include our own crime scene houses and vehicles, as well as an anthropology collection! The entry requirements are BBC-ABB so is a safe choice for many so would be worth considering! The link is below:
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science | Undergraduate course | Liverpool John Moores University
Thanks and good luck!
Jorja (LJMU Rep)
I see you may have decided to take forensic science as you think that will interest you more? That's great!!
If I could give you some advice, I wouldn't just apply to any random forensic science degrees, as they will most likely all have different things that they focus on. For example, some FS courses may have more of a focus on chemical aspects in Forensics (like toxicology), whilst some may have more of a biological focus (like decomposition, entomology, DNA). I would look at each course's modules to figure out which aspects may interest you more before making the decision - open days will also help with this!
Also, I would recommend looking at courses that are accredited - this means that the Accreditation Organisation has been and checked the course's standards, teaching points and grading methods, and the course has been officially recognised to meet the standards of this organisation (it may help employability in the future as forensic science has a lot of graduates but not as many careers😉 ).
The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science course at LJMU is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. The facilities we have are great, and they include our own crime scene houses and vehicles, as well as an anthropology collection! The entry requirements are BBC-ABB so is a safe choice for many so would be worth considering! The link is below:
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science | Undergraduate course | Liverpool John Moores University
Thanks and good luck!
Jorja (LJMU Rep)
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