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
Distance learning is simply a mode of study that allows students to learn in the comfort of their own homes, rather than having to attend a regular brick and mortar classroom for lectures and seminars. In these times, distance learning is becoming increasingly more relevant
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
The general opinion of psychology yields a split decision from students and parents alike. Most people seem to have a negative opinion psychology degrees, claiming it’s somewhat of a pseudo-science for the educationally illiterate. Most people confuse psychiatry with psychology. This mix up leads students
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
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
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
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
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,
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
