What do you think would be the right course for me to take?

Nlhax__1900

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I'm currently studying HNC Applied science, I've done A levels: statistics, mathematics for science, chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, animal and plant cell culture, laboratory skills, Human Biology, Human Body, physiology and health, neurobiology and immunology, forensic science, and applied science. But I have no idea what course I want to do...I was thinking maybe the forensic field but I'm not sure what part in or if I even want to do forensics, can someone please give me advise?

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LJMUStudentReps

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Hi there,

It's great that you're so interested in the sciences, and you've clearly done a huge range of scientific subjects! I can imagine it's a little overwhelming trying to choose between all the different components of what you've already studied to do a whole degree on, so here are some tips you might find helpful!

Narrow down the subject area (possibly the hardest part)

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Which components that you've already studied excite you the most?

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Do you prefer more practical sciences or theory/research based?

Check career pathways

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Can you work in the field straight after graduating or do you need more training?

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E.g. with biomedical sciences and psychology, you need multiple additional years of training before being able to work in the field

Compare courses

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Some universities are very lecture oriented vs practical based

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Even for the same course name, modules will vary between universities so compare which modules you think you'd be more interested in

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Check how you will be assessed, some uni's are very exam heavy or coursework heavy

If you want to study a variety of sciences at uni, I'd recommend looking into courses like Natural Sciences, or Biological Sciences, as they cover a huge range of topics across the degree programme.

If you're thinking about forensics but not sure if you want to study exclusively Forensic Science, there are lots of forensic courses that might interest you that combine biological or chemical sciences with forensic contexts! For example, if you're into the physiology and human bio side of things, I'd recommend taking a look at Forensic Biology and Forensic Anthropology courses, as they combine core biology and anthropology modules with forensics. You could also take a look at Forensic Chemistry, Wildlife Forensics if you're interested in animals, etc - the possibilities are endless 🙂

I hope this helps a little? I studied Forensic Anthropology for my undergraduate degree, so if you have any questions about that or just studying forensics in general, feel free to get in touch here and I'd be more than happy to help: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/chat-to-a-student

Jorja (LJMU Student Rep)

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University of Bath

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by Nlhax__1900

I'm currently studying HNC Applied science, I've done A levels: statistics, mathematics for science, chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, animal and plant cell culture, laboratory skills, Human Biology, Human Body, physiology and health, neurobiology and immunology, forensic science, and applied science. But I have no idea what course I want to do...I was thinking maybe the forensic field but I'm not sure what part in or if I even want to do forensics, can someone please give me advise?

Hi there,

Having that range of qualifications will open up a lot of doors in terms of what you can do - its just about finding something that you think you will be interested in, will get you to where you'd like to be and if its a uni course you're looking at, finding a university you like.

Why don't you have a think about what kind of career path you might want to end up in. You don't need to have it all planned out obviously, just a few ideas of what kind of environment you'd like - you can the work backwards to think what kind of course might help.

Depending on your predicted grades why don't you take a look at a few uni's websites (for inspo, see the Complete Uni Guide's subject league tables), look at their entry requirements, and perhaps come summer go to a few open days to see what you think of a few different course options.

And also just remember that there are many jobs you can get with any degree or via alternative pathways, and so if you did do something like Forensics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Forensic Psychology or Biology then they may also be applicable to jobs such as journalism, teaching, science writing, working at a uni, working in marketing, intelligence or copywriting.

Hopefully this helps a bit, wishing you the best!

(edited 1 month ago)

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McGinger

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done A levels

You have already admitted on another thread that you do not have A levels.

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LSBU

Official Rep

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by Nlhax__1900

I'm currently studying HNC Applied science, I've done A levels: statistics, mathematics for science, chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, animal and plant cell culture, laboratory skills, Human Biology, Human Body, physiology and health, neurobiology and immunology, forensic science, and applied science. But I have no idea what course I want to do...I was thinking maybe the forensic field but I'm not sure what part in or if I even want to do forensics, can someone please give me advise?

Hey there,

It is completely okay to feel unsure, and honestly this is very common, especially when you have studied such a wide range of science subjects. From what you have shared, you have kept your options very open, which is a good position to be in. There is no single right or wrong course here, and it really does come down to what you enjoy most and what you can see yourself doing long term. University is not just about the subject, but about choosing something you will stay motivated and engaged with over the next few years.

The most important thing is that you choose a course based on what you genuinely love doing, whether that is lab work, learning about the human body, health, or applied science more generally. Taking time to reflect on what excites you, what modules you enjoyed most, and what you can imagine yourself studying day to day will help guide that decision.

I hope that helps!

LSBU Admissions Ambassador

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