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…
In the UK, students can apply to study medicine right after they finish their A levels, but all too often, aspiring medics are advised to study biomedical science before applying to become doctors. While on paper this may be a good strategy to follow because you will have background knowledge in medical sciences, in practice,…
Whilst Biomedical Science might seem like a useful degree to have, its lack of vocational specificity means you might end up graduating with essentially a glorified high school biology education. This is not to say it is entirely meaningless, as when combined with the right master’s program, you can further your knowledge and land yourself…
Pharmacy isn’t initially what people think of when planning what they want to spend the rest of their lives doing, however due to advice such as “you will have a secure job right out of university”, many students are led to believe pharmacy is their ticket to instant employment and being an unrivalled asset of…
Chances are you initially chose to study biomedical science so you can study postgraduate medicine afterwards. After the harsh realisation that postgraduate medicine is very hard to get into, you’re now looking for other options. Whether or not this is you, you’re in luck because the right master’s degree can make your fairly meaningless degree…
Every degree comes with it’s own set of benefits and shortcomings. These are often greatly influenced by where you choose to study your degree and to what level. For the most part dedicating 3-5 years of your life to learning about a particular subject will do much more good than harm in the long run….
Biomedical science is taught in about 90 UK universities. It focuses on giving students experience in a lab whilst still providing background knowledge of the biology behind the inner workings of the human body. This includes learning in detail about the cause of human disease, how underlying mechanisms of disease produce symptoms, and overall how…
Revision can be a mind-numbing and gruelling task especially when time is of the essence and you have no time to spend reading articles and blogs (unlike this one obviously) that waffle about the usual revision techniques that you’ve heard a thousand times at school assemblies and once more from your mother. Those techniques are…
Hi, and welcome to my blog! My name is Josh and I am a university student studying biomed. I created this blog to share what I have learnt so far in a (hopefully) easy to understand manner, and to simplify topics that I found difficult at some point in my studies. I also occasionally share…
