Should i do medicine or psychology please help!

Hi everyone, im currently in a bit of a dilema and rlly stuck about my options. at a levels i got an offer to study medicine but missed the grades so i ended up going for my backup degree of psychology. now this might sound stupid but i dont know if im hating psychology because of the course or because everyones looking down upon me. since psychology is known for being 'useless' everyone who knew i originally applied to medicine think im really dumb and always poke fun at my course and idk if its worth switching to something more rigorous like neuroscience or something. I dont know if ill regret not listening to all these people in the future and just looking like a fool for defending my psychology degree.
My parents are also annoyed because i turned down my pharmacy offer to do psychology and obviously pharmacy has more job stability but in my head a psychologist has a more similar role in patient contact to doctors.
I probably do want to apply to GEM as my dream was to become a psychiatrist but im also considering becoming a clinical psychologist but idk if this path will satisfy my craving for medicine as much as I want it to.
Im also open to hearing about other options for me as im honestly just trying to navigate my life since my medicine rejection. I think also that idea that ' if you can see urself doing something which isnt med then do that' got to me. I can see myself working in many healthcare professions but medicines breadth really appeals to me. I really want a job that allows me to keep learning whilst also having the opportunity to face patients, research in labs etc. I just cant tell if medicines truly worth it

Hi everyone, im currently in a bit of a dilema and rlly stuck about my options. at a levels i got an offer to study medicine but missed the grades so i ended up going for my backup degree of psychology. now this might sound stupid but i dont know if im hating psychology because of the course or because everyones looking down upon me. since psychology is known for being 'useless' everyone who knew i originally applied to medicine think im really dumb and always poke fun at my course and idk if its worth switching to something more rigorous like neuroscience or something. I dont know if ill regret not listening to all these people in the future and just looking like a fool for defending my psychology degree.
My parents are also annoyed because i turned down my pharmacy offer to do psychology and obviously pharmacy has more job stability but in my head a psychologist has a more similar role in patient contact to doctors.
I probably do want to apply to GEM as my dream was to become a psychiatrist but im also considering becoming a clinical psychologist but idk if this path will satisfy my craving for medicine as much as I want it to.
Im also open to hearing about other options for me as im honestly just trying to navigate my life since my medicine rejection. I think also that idea that ' if you can see urself doing something which isnt med then do that' got to me. I can see myself working in many healthcare professions but medicines breadth really appeals to me. I really want a job that allows me to keep learning whilst also having the opportunity to face patients, research in labs etc. I just cant tell if medicines truly worth it

Hi,
I’m a pharmacy student, and I’d recommend focusing on what you enjoy studying and what you can imagine doing on a day-to-day basis in the future. It’s normal to feel pressure from other people’s opinions, but ultimately your career should be about what motivates and excites you.
Psychology has many career paths, including clinical psychology, research roles, and other healthcare-related positions. If your goal is patient interaction related to mental health, you could consider options like clinical psychology or psychiatry (through medicine).
It may also help to speak with professionals in those fields, shadow if you can, or chat with your university’s careers team. Often, talking to someone in the role gives a much clearer idea of what it consists of.
Remember, it’s completely okay to explore and change your mind. Reflect on what aspects excite you most, whether that’s patient care, research, problem-solving, or a combination. Whatever route you choose, psychology and medicine both offer valuable skills and experiences.
Hope this helps,
Tayba
Student Rep

Hello,
No matter where you go there’s always going to be people saying things about it- and most of the time these things aren’t positive. I advise you to continue with what YOU want to do and ignore everyone that’s telling you otherwise, it’s seriously for the best.
I have heard of many people that live in regret about their options because of listening to others. With the effort that you put it you will be successful in whatever you chose to do and who knows maybe these people protesting against you may end up coming to you for help! All the best with your future, we are rooting for you!!

Why did you consider medicine in the first place is the most obvious question.

Initially i was honestly really against medicine because I wanted to go against the asian stereotype of listening to parents and doing medicine but i did experience in other fields like finance and engineering and hated it and then i decided I'll just give medicine work experience a go whilst i was on a science placement and ended up loving it. I've also came to realise that I really love the breadth and depth of the curriculum in medical school which is something that im missing whilst studying psychology. But also i guess im somewhat scared of reapplying for medicine when i see so many doctors who seemed passionate about the role leaving medicine. I dont want to risk going into extra debt just to end up miserable.