Accreditation is a hot topic in the biomedical science community and student often wonders whether studying at an accredited university offers better job opportunities when compared to the alternative. Often these alternative universities are high-quality research universities that lack IBMS accreditation but offer alternative accreditations from the society of biology or chemistry. This can be…
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…
The physician associate course is an amazing opportunity to work alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals in a patient facing environment. Physician associates increase the number of healthcare professionals working to see and treat patients, while offering a more stable presence in clinic, outpatient centres, and wards than locum or trainee doctors. As such, the…
There are many differences between paramedic studies and medical school. Paramedic studies focus on emergency medical care, while medical school focuses on all aspects of medicine. It’s a surprise that the two can ever be confused, however, it is also understandable since both are medical professionals responsible for the health and wellbeing of their patients….
Biotechnology, the field that bridges biology and technology, is gaining significant attention in today’s world. With its promising advancements and potential for innovation, many individuals who may have otherwise pursued a more conventional STEM degree, are considering pursuing a career in biotechnology. What is biotechnology Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that merges biology with technology…
Doing a Masters in public health is a pretty big undertaking for any student hoping to make a difference in the healthcare sector. One of the biggest decisions aspiring students must make is deciding on studying the course via distance learning, or via in-person classroom learning. The increased demand to deliver course content online, brought…
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,…
As a student, it is important to know how other students are making money! Everyone seems to have a different side hustle these days, most of which go unnoticed since they actually work! It is in the best interest of people to keep working business ideas to themselves, lest they inadvertently create more competition and…
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 to believe that without a medical degree, they can’t do…
Xigris also known as Drotrecogin alfa (Activated) was a drug marketed by Eli Lilly (a drug company) and was used for the treatment of severe sepsis. Activated protein C and sepsis were reported to go hand in hand (cure and disease respectively) however through other scientists trying to replicate the original study, they found out…
