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…
The MCAT is one of the most important exams for entry into medical school in the US. But what score will get you a place at med school, and is 507 enough? What is the MCAT? The MCAT is a standardized, multiple-choice test administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). It is required…
Whether you’re super indecisive or you’re worried about your beats getting dirty easily, choosing the right colour for your headphones can be an unusually tough decision. You must weigh which colour best suits your personal style choices, use cases, and clothing pallet, while still considering the longevity of the headphones. It is well known that…
In our ongoing series on undervalued industries, we have previously highlighted the underrated nature of air traffic control as a career. However, in this article, we delve deeper into why air traffic control remains impervious to artificial intelligence (AI) and continues to play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our skies….
To a high school senior or school leaver, it can seem as if everything is riding on the decisions they make after they leave school. In many ways, the decision of what to do after school, college (in the UK), or sixth form is a pretty significant one – but the idea that university is…
Whilst most degree programs aim to provide students with helpful and developmental knowledge, ethical hacking provides students with knowledge of techniques used to perform malicious attacks directed at unsuspecting customers. The goal of ethical hacking is to find weaknesses and strengthen security by employing the same methods and equipment as harmful hackers. Since there is…
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 with regular universities opting for online lessons with their students…
While it’s clear that parents usually want the best for their children, medical school really isn’t for everyone even if your parents think you should apply. Let’s be honest, thousands of people choose to apply for medicine every year but the vast majority of applicants will fail to even secure an interview let alone get…
Having hobbies at university is a good way to meet new people and share fun activities that you both enjoy! Here are a few that you could consider! Learn a programming language If you enjoy working with computers and want a rewarding hobby, learning to code is a great option. Learning it can be both…
We’ve all been there! Everyone who has ever made the decision to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree has considered either taking time off, or quitting altogether! Degrees like biomedical science and medicine suffer from high dropout rates from their cohorts, and this is a problem that universities must handle better. Maybe it’s the…
