Make an informed decision on which degree is best for you!
Studying for a BA in English is becoming increasingly popular amongst school-leavers however this choice is met with plenty of opposition from teachers, fellow classmates, and most importantly parents. The general presumption about English is you will end up paying steep school fees (around the tune of £40,000 in total) but still not get a…
These days the majority of undergraduate degrees are only effective when combined with postgraduate studies, allowing students a fighting chance at the job market. Geography isn’t very different; however, it places you in a unique position to pursue a variety of different life paths due to the solid foundation of transferable skills you gain as…
It is a fact that a large proportion of students studying biomedical science eventually want to transition onto a medical program after they graduate. This doesn’t de-value biomedical science in any way, in fact, using biomedical science as a gateway course is very much encouraged by future employers since the degree on its own isn’t…
Finding a job after studying a biomedical science degree is usually the most important thing on the mind of a potential BMS graduate. The fear for many is that once they enrol on a biomedical science program, they will graduate with a useless degree and be forced to pivot into another entirely different field. While…
While it is ok to not know exactly what you want to pursue after university, there are some degrees you must simply avoid because of their poor job prospects and limited potential for career progression. Sports science is a degree taught in 100s of universities worldwide and offers graduates the opportunity to learn about how…
With COVID-19 looming, it might not be a bad idea to avoid patient-facing courses in the NHS altogether. I wrote an article about how the government is poorly treating our health workers and why people should strongly consider deferring entry to medical, nursing, or other health-related courses. Maybe there are alternatives that have a reasonable…
Biochemistry BSc is taught in most UK universities nowadays and focuses on giving students knowledge about biological macromolecules, and how they can undergo chemical and biophysical changes, enabling the body to function properly. This includes learning the basics of core organic and physical chemistry, physiology, and metabolic pathways that occur inside cells. A typical Biochemistry…
Students interested in a future career in healthcare or postgraduate research are often split between a BSc in Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences. The two subjects offer nearly identical modules and often have similar career prospects; they are however quite different. One of them aims to give a generalist view of the human body in health…
While biomedical science is a degree you should think carefully about if you want a job straight after university, certain universities can make your learning experience very favourable for when the eventual job search begins. Their focus on student satisfaction and providing the means to excel in a work environment makes these universities an ideal…
A “Physician associate” is a relatively new role that started in America several decades ago and has finally made its way to the United Kingdom. It promises to alleviate some of the stress put on doctors, and directly address the shortage of doctors within the healthcare system. In this article, we will explore the roles…
