Career in Biomedical Science

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Hi everyone, I was hoping for a little advice. I have the opportunity to study Biomedical Science (with Life Sciences) part time online through a very reputable university while working full-time in an unrelated job. I'd have to dedicate 15-20 hours per week to study, alongside working, volunteering, and life in general.
I had worked on a contract for a few months in a lab setting processing Covid-19 samples a few years back and enjoyed it. But aside from that, my experience is very limited.
It seems like an incredibly interesting field to be involved in, but would any of you currently studying or working have any advice on what its like day to day or if it's worth the work for the next 4 years?
Thank you very much.

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Kingston Maddie

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hi do you want to know about the day to day as a student or the potential careers (I think you are exploring being a lab tech?)

If you want more thoughts about careers

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7626777 I wrote a blog just now

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/science-and-pharmaceuticals/overview-of-the-science-and-pharmaceuticals-sector

this website is really helpful as well

Best, Maddie (Kingston Rep)

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NorthWest32

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by Kingston Maddie

hi do you want to know about the day to day as a student or the potential careers (I think you are exploring being a lab tech?)
If you want more thoughts about careers
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7626777 I wrote a blog just now
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/science-and-pharmaceuticals/overview-of-the-science-and-pharmaceuticals-sector
this website is really helpful as well
Best, Maddie (Kingston Rep)

Hi Maddie,

Apologies for my late reply. Thank you very much for reading my post and replying.

Working in research, genetic testing, etc. I think would be my goal if I were to undertake this course. I did an in-depth career test a few years ago and it mentioned Genetic Counsellor which was not a career I was even aware existed.

I think I'm just very apprehensive because I've always had a wide range of interests in life, and committing to one for a long period of time feels scary. But it seems to be a very exciting and ever-evolving field to be involved in.

Thank you again for your reply.

All the best.

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UniofReading

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by NorthWest32

Hi everyone, I was hoping for a little advice. I have the opportunity to study Biomedical Science (with Life Sciences) part time online through a very reputable university while working full-time in an unrelated job. I'd have to dedicate 15-20 hours per week to study, alongside working, volunteering, and life in general.
I had worked on a contract for a few months in a lab setting processing Covid-19 samples a few years back and enjoyed it. But aside from that, my experience is very limited.
It seems like an incredibly interesting field to be involved in, but would any of you currently studying or working have any advice on what its like day to day or if it's worth the work for the next 4 years?
Thank you very much.

Good afternoon,

Choosing how to study is a very personal decision. I had thought about studying remotely for my degree, and some days I wish I had, and others realise studying in person can be easier. My friend is currently studying part-time using the Open University, as they struggled with an in-person university; now they find it very rewarding.

However, the work-life balance can be very time-consuming, and it is generally quicker to study in person, e.g. 3 years rather than 4. I recommend you speak to other members of this online university, they should have an ambassador scheme where you can speak with current students.

There is an ambassador scheme at the University of Reading where prospective students can message current students; you can find more information here.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

All the best,
Ella
Bsc Ecology

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NorthWest32

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by UniofReading

Good afternoon,
Choosing how to study is a very personal decision. I had thought about studying remotely for my degree, and some days I wish I had, and others realise studying in person can be easier. My friend is currently studying part-time using the Open University, as they struggled with an in-person university; now they find it very rewarding.
However, the work-life balance can be very time-consuming, and it is generally quicker to study in person, e.g. 3 years rather than 4. I recommend you speak to other members of this online university, they should have an ambassador scheme where you can speak with current students.
There is an ambassador scheme at the University of Reading where prospective students can message current students; you can find more information here.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
All the best,
Ella
Bsc Ecology

Hi Ella,

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I'm sorry I haven't got back to you sooner. This is all excellent advice and a great insight to have.

I hope everything is going great with you.

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