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…
Biomedical science has been getting a bad rep recently (hopefully not entirely because of this site) but how does it compare to its parent science, Biology? In this article, we will discuss which topics each degree explores, the job prospects after undergraduate and postgraduate studies, the difficulty level of each, and the overall superiority of…
Medicine is a degree that is taught in about 40 UK universities. It focuses on giving students a solid foundation in treating and diagnosing illnesses via the medical model. While medicine is an incredibly amazing and rewarding career to get into, it has its numerous downsides and shortcomings. The majority of medical school applicants will,…
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…
The coronavirus pandemic has taken everyone by surprise. In only a few month’s daily living has been drastically affected to the point where people fear even stepping outside their homes. We all know there is an elephant in the room; It’s the way the government is treating the health-workers risking their lives to treat members…
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…
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,…
