5 Reasons Why You SHOULD NOT Study Biomedical Science

5 Reasons why you SHOULD NOT study Biomedical Science

Hello everyonee, hope you're doing well. Previously on my channel, I made a video on reasons why you should study Biomedical Science, but of course, there are always two sides to the story. In this video, I'll be discussing the not-so-pretty sides of pursuing Biomed. I hope you find some of it helpful!

⏳Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - A specific field
02:26 - You are not guaranteed a job
04:35 - Lower salary
05:34 - Not an alternative for medicine
06:46 - Getting used to failure

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Hello 👋 My name's Vy and I make videos about pursuing an education and career in STEM 🔬 I'm currently working as a research assistant in Cambridge and studied biomedical science in the UK 🇬🇧 Science aside, I really enjoy all things creative arts 🎨 This channel is also a place for me to document the little joys in my every day life and my travel adventures 🌎

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[mroosie]

I graduated in Biomedical Sciences. When I graduated I took a random lab job to get experience, then I got into the NHS as a lab assistant. I went from band 2 to band 6 in 3 years - I’m now a specialist Biomedical Scientist . It’s hard work but definitely achievable. The pay is okay, especially when you include your weekend and on-call payments.

[WhosRamone]

I love these YouTube videos because they really help out so much. Thank you so much to take time out of your day to help viewers out.

[xXSillyGooseXx]

I can't stress how helpful your videos are to me, I'm thinking of doing biomed at Imperial too and you're going into depth on tons of things that I wanted to know more about :) I've got some questions: I'm thinking of studying at postgrad level to increase employability and salary but the fees are really high, how did you/your coursemates fund your masters'? Also, what's your opinion on doing a PhD without getting a master's first? Thanks!

[pablop.]

Hey Vy, nice video. Just to ask for more personal advice bc I am very interested in this. So I am very fond of :
1. Developing cures and treatments for diseases
2. Understanding physiology and pathology in depth
3. Immunology, how many variables affect it and how to enhance it and cure immune disease.
4. Pursuing other interests and be really good at other things like writing or music.
5. Good work-life balance
Will biomedical science allow that? Any other career path other than medicine?

[ezzykyp]

so after this you can study doctor of medicine

[shadowingcat]

I like your explanations in this video! I have offers for biomed this year and I wanted to know if you have any experience in seeing people become a clinical scientist in the NHS from biomed?

[thinthanthan]

Could you please compare Medical Science and Pharmaceutical Science?

[oscarchild]

What’s the difference between a clinical scientist and a biomedical scientist?

[thepremaritaldiaries]

Hey! I'm a new subbie and I happened to stumble upon this video while doing my own personal research. I do plan on studying Biomedical Science, the only issue I have is that I want to be able to work remotely at some point in the future, this degree does not look like it offers any gateway or opportunities for that at all. Any advice?

[shaiha]

Biomedical or medical microbiology. Which of these has more scope in future?

[druidicleonnnjj]

I know what I wanna do in the future, but I'm just worried about getting there. I've firmed Biomedical Sciences at Warwick just because it's fairly local, high in league tables, and when I went it was really fun on the open day etc.

[SW-fypq]

It would be better to become a lab technologist than biomedical scientist, at the very least no phd degree is required, pay ( in us) is better and jobs are plenty.

[arwenlg]

Hi! Your videos are sooo interesting and extremely helpful for me, so thank you! I'm a high school student in Asia and I honestly had no idea what to major in for university. Recently I came across Biomedical Science and was really interested in it (because I love biology and would love to work in labs doing research), but when I looked into it on the internet I discovered that they had low job employments which really disappointed me. I genuinely am interested in the biomed field, but I also want a promising future with a promising job that doesn't give me the minimum wage. Any advice on whether or not I should still take biomed for my bachelor's degree (since for now, I've only been planning on what I should do directly after high school. I don't mind if I need to pursue a masters or a doctorate in the future. Although tbh I'd like to avoid a doctorate because it'd take up so much time)? Thank you so much! P.S : I'm aiming for a univ in either Europe or Canada. Once again, thanks!

[bhumika]

I want to go in the research field.. So is biomed science good for me.. ?

[Sheara]

Is biomedical science the same as biological science or does this just have a little overlap?

[Kelly-bovz]

Hey, I’m still a student but I’m interested in treating diseases and definitely like immunology. However I’m not that interested in genetics but I don’t really mind it. Would biomedical science be a good option for me? I’m also thinking about chemical engineering, in the health department, what differs it from biomed science?

[QueenMali]

Is possible to take biomedical technology with biochemistry?

[abir]

Hello,
I am a student that is currently studying biomedicals science as a first year after doing a foundation year. However, I completely underestimated the course thinking it would be like my foundation year and now I am second guessing my choice. I do have exams coming up that has been stressing me out but I've recently been thinking if a science related degree was the right choice for me seeming as I have recently lost all interest in science, , I am also started to develop anxiety and I have also started to long periods of time where I'm just in a low mood and not motivated to do anything.
I will be talking to a careers guidance because I have heard about about people going into something completely different after studying biomed but I don't know if I will have the motivation to study the whole degree. I am also hoping I will get the motivation again after my exams but I'm just researching about what I could do.
Would it be possible for you to tell me about your friends that went into something completely unrelated to science in your reply?

[anvi]

Hello Vy, trust you're doing fine! I have a brief inquiry regarding a Biomedical Science degree and career in the UK. If I complete my master's in Biomedical Science and begin working as a biomedical scientist, would I start at a band 5 or possibly higher? I'm curious about how the bands function and would greatly appreciate your guidance on this matter. Thanks in advance!

P.s. I am currently pursuing my bachelors in biotechnology, so do you think it's good for me to transition into biomed or would it be better for me to stay in biotechnology?

[Boon_]

That gudetama plushie is how i feel listening to this