As a student, often you may feel as if you aren’t making enough money to live comfortably. This is especially true for undergraduate students who may not be getting enough support from their parents to supplement the money received from student finance. Should you get a second job while you study? and if so should…
Pharmacology and pharmacy are two similar, yet different careers that people may consider pursuing. Both careers revolve around drugs and their administration of them to patients. Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects, while pharmacy is the practical application of pharmacology. So which career is better for you? What is Pharmacy? Pharmacy is…
The decision of what degree to pursue can be difficult. For those interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, there is often some crossover between medicine and biomedical science degrees. Both degrees allow for specialization in a particular area of medicine, but there are some differences that may help you decide which degree…
Medical technologists are responsible for performing medical laboratory tests to aid in diagnosing illness. They use a variety of instruments and techniques to examine body fluids, tissues, and cells. To become a medical technologist, you will need a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field such as biology. You will learn how to…
For most students with hopes of going onto teaching or working as a writer, English Literature seems like a good fit, however a minority of students will actually end up landing their dream jobs. Most other students will graduate with a somewhat meaningless degree, and struggle to find relevant work in their field. The big…
While it’s clear that parents usually want the best for their children, medical school really isn’t for everyone even if your parents think you should apply. Let’s be honest, thousands of people choose to apply for medicine every year but the vast majority of applicants will fail to even secure an interview let alone get…
Game development is a fascinating and highly appealing course especially to new school leavers who have hopes to create their own multi-million dollar gaming empire. Besides the attraction of creating games that people enjoy, game development also offers students the chance to learn new skills in the form of software development, graphics design, project management,…
If you simply haven’t had the time or will to study for your modules prior to the exam, this is possibly the best guide you have to make up for lost time and still manage to ace your exams! It certainly is a common thing, especially during undergraduate study that exams are coming so fast,…
This blog post was written over a duration of 3 years to document my experience studying biomedical science. First-year – Jam-packed It is July 2016 and I have just completed what was a very stressful and jam-packed first year. The course content itself is very manageable however there are simply too many assessments and essays…
Biomedical science has gotten a bad rep in the past due to the high unemployment rates that graduates face directly after leaving the course. These days, most university courses will require you to give an arm and a leg to find work directly after your undergraduate studies. This means that biomedical science has been unfairly…
