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Hi guys. Last July 2024 I’ve graduated with a 2:1 in Biomedical sciences and was thinking of doing the physician associate course but not sure if I still want to do the course. Can you recommend me any other course to do in healthcare, that I can do after my first degree. I’m really stuck on what to do

Reply 1

Kingston Annabel

Official Rep

Original post by selinaxo

Hey selinaxo!

I can totally relate to feeling unsure about what to do next. I actually graduated with a degree in Microbiology before deciding to pursue an MSc in Adult Nursing, so I know how overwhelming it can be to figure out your next step in healthcare.
If you’re still interested in a clinical role but aren’t sure about the Physician Associate route, you could look into:

• Graduate entry Nursing (MSc or PGDip) – This is what I’m doing! If you enjoy hands on patient care and want a career with lots of flexibility and specialisation options, nursing is a great choice.
• Physiotherapy (MSc) – If you’re interested in rehabilitation and working closely with patients, this could be a great option.
• Diagnostic Radiography or Therapeutic Radiography – If you’re into imaging, diagnostics, or cancer treatment, this might be worth exploring.
• Speech and Language Therapy (MSc) – Great if you have an interest in working with patients with communication or swallowing difficulties.
• Occupational Therapy (MSc) – Focuses on helping people regain independence in daily activities.
• Public Health or Health Policy – If you prefer research, policy, or preventative healthcare rather than direct patient care, this could be an option.
• Healthcare Management or Hospital Administration – If you like the idea of being in healthcare but not necessarily in a clinical role, this could be a career path.

It really depends on what aspects of healthcare interest you the most, whether it’s direct patient care, diagnostics, research, or leadership. Maybe think about what you enjoyed most in your biomedical sciences degree, was it lab work, patient interaction, problem-solving, or something else? That might help narrow things down.
Feel free to ask if you want more insight. I was in a similar position before making my decision into the MSc nursing route.
Hope this helps, and good luck figuring out your next step!

~ Annabel (Kingston Rep).

Reply 2

GeneticsNerd

Original post by selinaxo

Is there a specific field you're interested in? There's loads of healtchare science jobs out there in different departments. Was your BMS IBMS accredited? That makes a difference too

Reply 3

selinaxo

Original post by GeneticsNerd

Is there a specific field you're interested in? There's loads of healtchare science jobs out there in different departments. Was your BMS IBMS accredited? That makes a difference too

What healthcare science jobs are there

Reply 4

GeneticsNerd

Well there's different specialties. Genetics, microbiology, haematology etc and within each specialty there are different roles with varying responsibilities.

How you get to each depends on your background to an extent so you can tailor stuff towards a particular field if you want to.

Instead of doing further study have you tried looking for jobs in them to try them out? If you're lucky the department may have funding for MScs in the field. I know people who have done funded BSc and MSc degrees through work

Reply 5

selinaxo

Original post by GeneticsNerd

Well there's different specialties. Genetics, microbiology, haematology etc and within each specialty there are different roles with varying responsibilities.
How you get to each depends on your background to an extent so you can tailor stuff towards a particular field if you want to.
Instead of doing further study have you tried looking for jobs in them to try them out? If you're lucky the department may have funding for MScs in the field. I know people who have done funded BSc and MSc degrees through work

There’s no point in doing msc biomedical science or masters in haematology because they don’t really get you a job

Reply 6

GeneticsNerd

Original post by selinaxo

There’s no point in doing msc biomedical science or masters in haematology because they don’t really get you a job

Think we might be having a slight miscommunication, I was suggesting getting work in a lab rather than study because you seem unsure about what fields are out there. Might as well find what you like before committing to further study.

I've got a couple of MSc in my field but what I did at uni had very little to do with the lab work I do in the same field. And work funded them so I've not had to pay for it or get a loan.