Degree choice

I study a level biology chemistry maths and epq.

About to sit my mocks, hoping for BBB or ABB.

I have no idea what I want to do in my life. Any advice or help is appreciated

Reply 1

DataVenia

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Mxh88

I study a level biology chemistry maths and epq.

About to sit my mocks, hoping for BBB or ABB.

I have no idea what I want to do in my life. Any advice or help is appreciated

What is your EPQ about? That might indicate something you're actually interested in.

Reply 2

MindMax2000

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Mxh88

I study a level biology chemistry maths and epq.
About to sit my mocks, hoping for BBB or ABB.
I have no idea what I want to do in my life. Any advice or help is appreciated

If you don't have any idea on what to do with your life, it's probably a good idea to sit things out to see what you want to do before doing a degree.

You usually get funding for your first bachelor's degree, but if you need to do another undergrad degree you usually don't get the same funding from Student Finance. This is unless the government decides to do away with the ELQ policy.

I would probably do a lot of introspection e.g.

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What sort of tasks can you do day in day out?

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What would drive you up the wall if you have to do it everyday?

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What are your values?

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What drives you? Is it money?

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What do you value in a job more than money?

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What sort of people do you get on with the most? What sort of people can you not stand?

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What would you go out of your way to do in your free time and of your free will?

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What sort of people did you grew up around? What sort of jobs did they have?

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Who were your role models? What jobs did they have? What traits did they have in common?

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What did you wanted to do when you were five? Why? If your career choice changed, what made it changed?

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Can you stand studying long term?

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What subjects you can study on end without getting sick of them?

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What do you do in your spare time?

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What would you regret the most at the end of your life if you didn't achieve/do it?

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What brings you the most fulfilment irrespective of what benefits it brings?

Things that could help:

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Try getting work experience or doing internships in a variety of jobs and careers that interest you

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Network with the people who are already doing the jobs or in careers that you like; ask them questions about their jobs

Reply 3

Mxh88

Original post by DataVenia

What is your EPQ about? That might indicate something you're actually interested in.

I'm exploring the History and evolution of sports medicine and its modern day importance'

Reply 4

DataVenia

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Mxh88

I'm exploring the History and evolution of sports medicine and its modern day importance'

OK. So there's obviously Medicine to consider, but you might also like to think about degrees like these:

• Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
• Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences
• Sport and Exercise Science

(edited 1 month ago)

Reply 5

UCLan_Siobhan

Official Rep

Original post by Mxh88

I study a level biology chemistry maths and epq.
About to sit my mocks, hoping for BBB or ABB.
I have no idea what I want to do in my life. Any advice or help is appreciated

Hey there,

My name is Siobhan and I’m a third-year student at the University of Central Lancashire. A lot of people are in your place right now and try not to put too much pressure on yourself to get it figured out straight away! You have some good choices of A-levels which can help you get into a range of careers.

If you are struggling to find a course that is right for you and want to go to a university next, then I would suggest using a quiz of some kind to assess what interest you and best suits your personality, I have linked one for Uni Compare but there will be loads more available on UCAS and UniFrog.

If you have access to one, then you can speak to your school career advisor who is an expert in advising and guiding you in the next part of your life. They will be able to inform you of what is available for you and how to search these up to learn more, if you’re curious. My one really helped me navigate the kind of career that I wanted to go in and what my future goals and plans are.

See if there are any careers fairs available in your area, either through your school or other external events. There might be some apprenticeships available that you could look into or a field that interests you and you will be able to ask more questions in detail with representatives there. I did this when looking for a part time job and it helped me reinforce the end career that I want to be in.

Again, try not to put too much pressure on yourself to have it all figured out as loads of people will be in the same boat as you and it may take time. Hope this has helped with your question and good luck with your search.

Siobhan (Student Ambassador for the University of Central Lancashire)

Reply 6

LJMUStudentReps

Official Rep

Hi there,

You've already had some great advice, and you're definitely not alone in feeling unsure — lots of students are in the same boat.

University is a big commitment (at least three years), so it’s totally okay to take your time deciding. Some students choose to take a gap year to work, travel, or just figure things out before committing to a course. It can be a really useful time to explore your interests without pressure.

When it comes to choosing a course, open days are a great way to get a feel for different subjects, meet current students, and ask questions. Most universities also offer subject taster sessions and campus tours. You don’t have to make any decisions straight away — it’s all about exploring your options.

You can also chat to current students online through Unibuddy, which most universities are signed up to. It’s a great way to hear directly from students about why they chose their course, what careers they’re aiming for, and what post-16/equivalent qualifications they had. You might even find someone with a similar background or interests to you. You can chat to LJMU students here — we’ve got a few from Sports Science courses which could be relevant if your EPQ is in that area: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/chat-to-a-student

Also, here’s the link to our School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, in case you want to explore the range of subjects on offer and see what career paths previous students have gone on to: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/faculty-of-science/school-of-sport-and-exercise-sciences

Another helpful step could be trying out some career quizzes or aptitude tests — they can give you an idea of roles that might suit your skills and interests. From there, you can check if a degree is needed or if there are other routes in. Career fairs can also be a great way to get inspired and chat to people in different industries.

Whatever you decide, take your time and try not to stress — there’s no one right path. Best of luck with your mocks and future plans! 🙂

Megan (LJMU Rep)