As a university student, affordability and proper budgeting should always be on your mind! What you cook is no exception. Groceries make up a significant part of your weekly spending budget and with the current cost of living crisis, it is important to be mindful of your spending. Meal prepping is a good way to…
Student finance as an undergraduate student in the UK is usually determined by the combined annual household income of the parents for students under 25. This in turn affects the amount of maintenance loan (living money) received per year. For most students, this combined with income from family and a part-time job is usually enough…
The debate on whether to study biomedical science first before studying medicine is an important one to have. On the one hand, you’re delaying your experience of medical school by 3/4 years, but you’re also acquiring relevant knowledge in the process. There are however many valid reasons you might consider getting a biomedical science degree…
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…
If you’re an independent student, you may be able to get more student finance funding. Here’s how to qualify as an independent student. 2. What is an independent student? An independent student is a student who is not claimed as a dependent. An independent student is usually over the age of 24, but there are…
There are a few things to consider before you decide to study nutritional science. How saturated is the job market? competition, and pay? Let us consider these. 1. The Job Market Is Saturated As a nutritional science graduate, your job prospects are relatively limited without doing another qualification or masters. You may work as a…
There are a lot of reasons why people choose to study biomedical science – and a lot of reasons why they eventually drop out. The subject isn’t for everyone. It suffers one of the highest dropout rates for any health science subjects. Here are 5 honest reasons why you should consider dropping out of biomedical…
If you’re considering a second degree in medicine, you may be wondering if it’s worth the extra effort. After all, medicine is already a challenging field, and doing one degree just to get to another challenging one may be an unnecessary struggle. But there are some good reasons to pursue a second degree in medicine,…
Finding work experience in biomedical science can be a difficult task. There are many different avenues that you can take, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let’s explore some of the different options available to you, and help you to find the perfect work experience for your needs. 1. What is…
If you’re feeling anxious about starting medical school, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s perfectly normal to feel a little scared about embarking on such a challenging journey. But don’t worry, there are plenty of people who have been through it before and come out on the other side. It’s normal to feel scared about…
