How to Choose a University Degree Course: Biomed, Medicine, Biology, Pharmacy,... | Atousa

[@mayas.9977]

You just helped a lost and confused high school senior Thank you so much

[@이예원-u1k]

same im a senior and im confused af

[@unapologeticmoi]

I am so glad I found you

[@atousa5752]

aww, welcome to the family! :)

[@Cycito621]

Biomed it is

[@hb-oh8cm]

As a confused high school graduate, this really helps me a lot! Thank you 🥺♥️💛💗

[@atousa5752]

You're more than welcome, I'm really happy to hear that :)

[@CA-mk4hp]

I've been doing so much doubts as to why I am doing Biomed and try my hardest to pursue medicine and that has been massively lessened by what you said around the 1:50 mark. Yes that is the reason I chose Biomed YES.

[@unicarnija7557]

Hi Atousa! I recently got accepted at Brunel University London for the course Biomedical science with specialist pathway of human health. Recently I was being anxious because of my course choice & also my university choice but after after watching your video, I felt more calmer & starting to get excited about my course. I think it's the way how you explained the field. I'll keep watching your videos because you are good in explaining things & have a very calming voice.

[@adebimpeonikan9631]

so helpful!!!!! tysm, deadlines for changing course close really soon for me and I don't know what to do (so far I've applied to medicine but I can't choose between pharmacy and Biomed)

[@francismausley7239]

Thank you. “Science is the first emanation from God toward man. All created things embody the potentiality of material perfection, but the power of intellectual investigation and scientific acquisition is a higher virtue specialized to man alone." ~ Baha'i Faith

[@PluviophileTraveller]

Honestly I have no known interest in any of this and yet you make it so interesting and accessible. Thank you!! I would love to educate myself more on this in a non-university-course setting haha. :) Such valuable info which I'm sure is helping loads of people!! Thank you for offering all of this information and framing it in such an accessible manner! I do hope we get to meet up when I go to London; you seem so lovely!

[@atousa5752]

aw that makes me very happy! but also, it's great you want to know about all of this just out of interest! and sure thang lovely! like I said, message me somewhere outside of YT! :)

[@PluviophileTraveller]

Will do!!!

[@francismausley7239]

There is a special joy to "Study the sciences, acquire more and more knowledge. Assuredly one may learn to the end of one’s life! Use your knowledge always for the benefit of others;.." ~ Abdul-Baha, Baha'i Faith

[@Pannicakes123]

You are honestly so cute, I love you and your channel! So helpful!

[@atousa5752]

Aw thank you so much lovely! I'm glad you find it helpful :3

[@Faith-sr8zw]

I remember watching your A-level and another older video. I was hoping you'd make more videos about applying for Biomed so seeing all these videos made me so happy. I'm applying in the next coming year.

[@atousa5752]

Aw really? well I'm glad! I felt like there wasn't enough Biomed videos on youtube haha, and that's so awesome! best of luck with it! :)

[@xhdx6026]

I have a question.. I knew that biomedical science has sections Is immunology one of them?

[@alepatalc9414]

Depends on the university and the type of Biomedical degree they offer but I know of some that allow you to major in immunology and infectious diseases.

[@CA-mk4hp]

In my uni it is integrated into the curriculum.I just finished 1st year and basically they introduce you to so many types of biological science.

[@sleep4life812]

C A Do you think biomedical science is a good major to pursue if you have interests in multiple areas like pharmacology, medicine, neuroscience, diseases etc so u can find out what it is you want to specialize r switch into?

[@FirstnameLastname-gm5nl]

@@CA-mk4hp are u undergrad ?

[@basherwo]

This helped me so much! I’m going into a post-bacc and am interested in genetics, but now I’m curious about biomedical to get a broader range to sample instead of a general biology emphasis. Thank you! 😊

[@blvckxoxo6691]

Hi, I love your channel! Thank you so much for the helpful videos which have saved me😭❤

[@atousa5752]

hey lovely! thank you for being here, and I'm so happy the videos have been helpful!!

[@zv54]

I'm an adult learner[mid 20s] still only at GCSE Biology level with no other qualifications. Academia is not easy for me however I do enjoy studying, learning and achieving and I am very motivated. They do access courses in science but before going on to one of those I need to have a clear, strong plan of what I want to eventually do at university level and beyond. I don't exactly have time on my hands to keep putting off or waiting for the answer to manifest. I have done a lot of research [repeated,amateur, clueless,hours,days,weeks, months,years online all day and night,going round in circles]. This Friday morning as I 'revise' cluelessly for the same single science GCSE Biology exam 15-16 yr olds are sitting [feel free to kill me now, since the embarassment has already destroyed me] I am losing my mind trying to decide with crystal clear clarity on my next step. I'm too old and possibly too dumb for the very demanding courses like Medicine & no one wants a haphazard,mature, late qualified GP of age 45[probably the age I'll be by the time I qualify] do they? However I believe I have it in me to study a course that is fairly academic. I am quite interested in plant biology but I do not know of anyone studying that nor of any rich people with a degree in plant biology. I also have issues with how underrepresented people of my particular ethnicity are and I want equality in workplace and studying. I'm already a failure and years behind my peers but I refuse to go back to work at McDonald's nor as a charity shop low paid carer. My own health is no good. I have so called Fibromyalgia and severe anxiety and the regular jobs don't suit me. I've spoken to so called careers 'advisers' and I've looked through lists of exhaustive courses on Uni and uni centre websites but still no clarity. Do you know of which courses are good for fair and equal treatment of ethnic minority individuals such as myself. I am not lucky at socialising so I need all the luck in the world at being nice and I have experienced harrowing bullying wherever I've been so I am always scared and I require a good environment with good people if possible. I have no idea what to expect on results day for this biology GCSE but one exam is already done and now revising for the the second, yet still clueless and anxious. Can you help me whittle down choices and decide by end of today? I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance.

[@zv54]

06:54 *Biochemistry :]

[@cowardlyheroine]

I know it’s been 6 months but how have you been doing?

[@diegoyuiop]

The problem is that scientists are not payed enough and do not have work stability in comparison to MD

[@fatemehpooladi964]

Chemistry is in this area right? Do you think after studying first year of biomedical sciences I can continue it in the chemistry field?? Great video btw👍🏻😉

[@xmissxmi3eryx]

Next year I'll be choosing my subjects... I'm trying to get ready

[@janaamr9105]

Thank you words can't describe how much this helped thank thank thank youuuuuuuu I was so confused thank you

[@sofilanz]

Well... Since i have memory i have always wanted to became a scientist, then i have been growing up and getting mature and finally decided to became one. The problem is that neither in my country are biomed or genetics major at any of the universities. I already have founded out a lot of Colleges at USA where the major in Biomed science is available, but i haven´t found yet one where the genetics major is getting taught... Do anyone could give me a hand with that?

[@flooowww7800]

I found a lot of uk universities that offer genetics major but I'm not sure about the US

[@panicatthemars7619]

this is so helpful thank you so much!

[@simi3528]

Hey , I was wondering what kind of work experience did u do to get into uni ?? I'm in year 12 and I'm thinking of doing biomedical sciences what would you advice me to do?

[@atousa5752]

Hello lovely, thanks for the question! it's awesome that you want to do biomed, and you know what...since you asked such a fantastic question, I will make a full video about it soon ;) that way I can give more detail than just the comment. Have a great day!

[@nadia2056]

Hi Atousa, I never usually comment but I just HAVE to let you know how much your more recent vids have helped me! I'm in yr12 now and I'm thinking about studying biomedical sciences at uni. I honestly never knew much about it until recently but your vids have been so Informative! I was hoping you'd do a video soon about personal statements for biomed at undergrad level as I've no idea about where to start for my first draft. Also about the kind of person you have to be for the course/profession? I don't really know how to explain this other than when I was researching medicine and people usually give examples about how a doctor needs to be good at problem solving or working well under pressure or communicating with vulnerable people. I don't know if any of this makes sense lol. Hopefully you get what I mean? Like what are the skills you need on a daily basis as a biomedical scientist or anything similar? I feel like thinking about this stuff would make the personal statement and interview process so much easier! Thank you so much if you got to the end of the longest comment ever lol, I hope you keep making videos about this stuff as your channel is so helpful for me and and my friends!

[@atousa5752]

aww, that's so nice to hear! I'm very happy that they have been useful! oh and yes I can absolutely do that for you :) I can make a video reading out my last personal statement if you think that would be useful, and no I absolutely see what you mean, but honestly with biomedical sciences I would say you have to be interested in science and be willing to work hard, other than that, it's not so much like medicine where you need specific qualities so I wouldn't worry :) but to answer your question, as an undergrad student I would say the skill you need to have are the ability to take quick notes in lectures (which you will learn there so don't worry), managing your time (so doing your work as soon as you get it because it can pile up quickly) and as I said just generally being enthusiastic about what you do! and yes you are absolutely right, so in my personally statement I said things like 'I learnt time management by doing X, Y and Z etc." and don't worry at all lovely, I'm always happy to answer people's questions :) I wish you and your friends all the best of luck!!

[@jiniagarg4515]

Thankyou soo much...I am greatly inspired by you..and your videos are of great help to me ...thanku very very much

[@andrewmiddleton6425]

Hi. I have been looking into studying either biomed or immunology at uni and was wondering if you can still become a biomed scientist with an immunology bsc? There is also a course near me called "human biology" and I was wondering what the differences are between this and biomed besides the name?

[@atousa5752]

Hello :) I have to say, I'm not 100% sure in terms of whether you would still be classed as a 'biomedical scientist' if you do an immunology degree - my initial instinct is to say yes, but perhaps you would have the title of being an 'immunologist' but still be able to be registered within the institute of biomedical sciences! as for you second question - again, I wouldn't be able to tell you as I don't know anything about the university offering it, but I would say take a look at the detailed course specification and compare them on the university website! I feel like human biology may be more anatomy and physiology based where as biomedical sciences may have more molecular content! :) good luck

[@andrewmiddleton6425]

Atousa thank you very much for your reply. Second opinion is always useful. Your channel is so helpful!

[@aidanwoods9211]

Can you become a pharmacologist if you have a zoology degree, because I want to do pharmaceutical animal testing if I don’t get into vet med

[@kamilaasllanaj7873]

Is it possible to do the first year in biomed and then change into medicine?

[@sintinglb]

Hello Atousa, i have watched many of your videos and I really like them. There is one question that I would like to ask. What is the difference between a biomedical science degree and a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) degree? It seems to me that MLS degree is just a new name for Biomedical Science? Or are there differences in the modules? Thank you!

[@atousa5752]

Hi lovely, aw I'm very glad to hear that :) and I personally have never heard of MLS, but I THINK (and please do further research yourself to make sure), but I think that a biomedical sciences degree can more often lead to scientific research, where as MLS might be more medical testing in hospitals etc? like examining blood samples etc. ... that is my guess haha

[@unlivedhope8813]

Heyy!! So I'm studying Biomedical Sciences in Greece and my field is medical laboratories. (There are 5 fields in my university and our degree is different and it depends on the field you choose). Other universities do not categorise biomedical sciences so everyone has the same degree. In essence I have the same degree as someone who studies at a university without fields. So medical laboratory scientists are the same with biomedical scientists. Someone who didn't choose med laboratories as his field doesn't have the same degree with the med scientist nor the biomedical scientists.(even though he has the title)

[@saqibimran9342]

What is more similar to Medicine, Biomedical Science or Biochemistry

[@superpichu9115]

How about biotechnology?

[@adebimpeonikan9631]

I can’t choose between biomed and pharmacy. Help!!!

[@Lisa-_-M]

Well, do you want to learn diagnostic tests or do you want to focus on dispensing medication following diagnosis?

[@adebimpeonikan9631]

Lisa OHORAT thanks for replying, I went with pharmacy!

[@Lisa-_-M]

@@adebimpeonikan9631 Awesome! I'm sure you'll be happy with pharmacy- especially if you don't particularly like lab work.

[@shariqmumtazhashmi3469]

Hey Atousa, I am a Medical Graduate and I got my degree from China, I went through a few setbacks and now I have decided to move towards a path away from that of a physician. I am currently looking into MSc in biomedical sciences program, do you think its a good option if I don't want to work in labs diagnosing samples or teaching? Did you study Biomedical Science? Are you a doctor? I really need some guidance.

[@noorahmud8817]

I’m confused whether to study biochemistry engineering or biomedical engineering !! I do will in science in general I’m interested in math , and how biology and chemistry complete each other. I do very well in physics and machines BUT I don’t know if I will be interested working with them in the future more than biochemistry. But I also know that maybe biomedical engineering is a field that include the biochemistry too So I don’t know Any idea what should I choose

[@dreamygirl1531]

Hello ,very good video thanks for making this video 😘

[@miriamsesay3919]

Could I do biomedical sciences and then medicine with English lit, sociology and biology or applied sciences at a level?

[@dharamveerpoonia4239]

What is BSC pharmacology is it job oriented course in UK

[@veroosameh3955]

What's the difference between medical, life , natural and social science.... and engineering???

[@majdawahby3500]

I want to work in a biotech company that does medical research related to genetic engineering what degree should I go for and question can I for example major in biomedical sciences and minor in genetics at the same time. Sorry I know it’s a stupid question

[@atousa5752]

Not a stupid question at all :) I did my undergraduate study in Newcastle University and even if you chose genetics, the first year of the course is shared with people who chose biomed, then everyone specialises. I would say have a look at the uni websites and see what the course structure is :)

[@randomsheep1165]

Hi, I know this is an old video but I have a quick question. Is Pharmacology a good degree if I were to have a potential interest in becoming a cosmetic scientist? Or would you say Chemistry would be more ideal? Thanks xxx :)

[@atousa5752]

Hello :) I think Pharmacology would also be good, you learn fundamental biology, and it involves a lot of chemistry with regards to drugs and healthcare!

[@randomsheep1165]

@@atousa5752 thank youuuuuu xx 😘

[@randomsheep1165]

@hufflepuff harry potter lover in the end I ended up picking pharmacy cause I was also interested in healthcare, and funnily enough I have found that I'm not particularly interested/good at the formulation units anyway so I guess it all worked out for me😂😂

[@randomsheep1165]

@hufflepuff harry potter lover I'm planning on becoming a community pharmacist. I find the stuff with patients and healthcare more interesting than the science tbh On my course I think there's a sorta even split of boys and girls, I think there are more girls though but Pharmacy isn't exactly a degree that people would say is either a (traditinally) boys or girls subject (which btw I wish people would just let people study whatever they want lol, at one point I had an interest in nursing but people made me feel bad about the idea just cause I'm a boy) so maybe it's just chance?

[@devilsadvocate2990]

Hey how you been doing how was your experience doing pharmacy as I am struggling to choose between that and biomedical science

[@kriyab4071]

So useful! Thanks x

[@rheao6432]

im so lost between biomedical sciences and biochemistry

[@chanikadilinimunasinghe8324]

What about Phamaceutical science?

[@thedetector077]

If I have a degree in biology could I do something related to neuroscience?

[@atousa5752]

from my understanding, yes :)

[@293nevena]

Hi, I am in a situation where after finishing Medical biochemistry in Serbia and can’t find job wich is in any connection with science forced to enroll biomedical sciences in Germany so I can open my way into scientific field at least abroad. So I am interested is it situation when it comes to work better in western Europe and is there any hope I ll find job in the field?

[@Biomeducated]

Normally you shouldn't have a problem in Western Europe to find a job! There's no options for research/biotech in Serbia? Or you don't want to work as a Medical Lab Technologist?

[@Anonymous_Eyeballs]

You didn't leave any links

[@katielui131]

Hi, I am exactly doing Biomed now as a first year and i also have a chance to specialise next year and I am thinking between an option called Pharmacology and Genetics, or specialising in Genetics alone. For Pharmacology and Genetics, which I can transfer from BSc Biomed, that's what i am currently doing, into the option of MSci Pharmacology and Genetics (which i am considering transferring to) with a professional placement year (PPY). Coz this sounds like a very attractive and competitive option -- in four years i get a master degree as well as a year of work experience. Obviously i didn't just consider this because of it being competitive. I am genuinely interested in both Pharmacology and Genetics. I am just not sure if i should continue to do Biomed coz I am just good at all subs and i dont particularly hate any sub; or to do Genetics (or Pharmacology) alone, coz it might be very stressful to do pharmacology and genetics tgt, not to mention it doesn't count as a double degree. And the reason i am actually considering specialising is because I figured that I want my course title to be more specific than having just BSc Biomed when I graduate, be it a BSc(Pharmacology/Genetics/both) or the MSci+PPY that i am considering transferring to. What do you reckon I should do? (edit): and thanks for the video. I really feel that I am right that i honenstly like pharmacology and genetics a bit more than other subs(which is why i consider specialising/change my course title next year in the first place) after watching your video, sorta like a reassurance/confirmation!

[@atousa5752]

Hello and I'm sorry for the late reply! honestly after reading what you said, I would say ANYTHING you choose will be okay - I know you must be confused right now, but there is no one option that is better than the rest, they are all good and bad in their own ways - so while I can't help you choose specifically, I can say that whichever one you do - be it s BSc or the MSci option, they might not make a huge difference in the long run. Also, I wouldn't get too caught up over titles, when you get started in the working world, it doesn't matter all that much, only the knowledge and skills you have learnt are important :) good luck with everything lovely!

[@katielui131]

okieee thanks for the advice

[@xhdx6026]

Hi I have a question... Dose biomedical sciences have math? And if it have is't hard?

[@darkwolf2343]

past gcse all sciences use maths. You're not bad at maths you're probably just very rusty. More you do it the easier it becomes

[@Biomeducated]

Yes there's maths, of course! But not that intensive as engineering... I covered this in my latest video. Welcome to check it out on my channel!

[@lianechan5441]

I love biology and am considering to study biomedical science but in my country, it's kinda hard to find a job related to biomedical science. In fact, my father's colleague got a degree in biomedical science but ended up doing IT.. I don't know what should I study😣😣 but I love biology 😭 hope to hear your advice ❤️

[@atousa5752]

I think if you really enjoy biology then do study biomedical sciences, because even if you don't work directly in biomed, you could always do things related to health and science, like science communication, or working in pathology labs in a hospital :)

[@veroosameh3955]

Please help me .... iam a student in biotechnology in Egypt and I need to travel to continue my study abroad but I don't know what is the best country that I can travel to it ???

[@mysty_grey9107]

I’m far from going to uni but I’m interested in reproductive biology and wonder if your uni studied in it, if so could you do a video about it to help me understand int better thx x

[@yashwanthyash7071]

I'd love to study in UK , and my parents are ready to send me too. But I'm really confused which course to choose? And which course is best to study in UK , I'm from a science background ,I have finished my 12th now. Plz help me out

[@aakanshamajumdar3068]

Hey Atousa I just wanted to know whether in an undergrad bsc course do I have to select what I want to do right away or would the choosing part be from the second year? Also if I want to be an MD in genetics what course should I opt for? Please reply 😊😊

[@devilsadvocate2990]

Hey I am in a similar place as you were 4y ago, what did you end up doing?.

[@shamlyvk3260]

iam in india, 18 year old, i really want to do cancer research, thats my passion but iam not allowed to study abroad , i hope if you could tell me whats better choice.

[@jayasrimohan4509]

Hi actually i need your help can u please reply me?

[@mahaiftikhar2886]

Do I need maths as an A level to do biomedical sciences. I’ve chosen bio chem and psychology so idk if that’s enough.

[@cancelled5134]

I think bio and Chen is enough but look on uni courses just to make sure

[@Cheesyslimefish]

Biochemisty *^

[@whitneyeribo5946]

Hi! I wanted to study biomed but having a BTEC, I’m struggling so I wanted to go into biology as an entry route into medicine ! Do you think I will be well prepared if I decided to go into medicine?

[@atousa5752]

Yes absolutely, I think doing a life sciences degree before medicine not only prepares you in terms of the work, but also teaches you lots of other essential skills so I think so :) good luck!

[@whitneyeribo5946]

Atousa Thank You so much !!

[@niveshmusowa5308]

hello am a 'o' level student i am amazed by genetics and microbiology , can i know if i get a C or B in biology and chemistry can i applied in a medical school

[@atousa5752]

hello lovely! I think by 'o' level you must be 15 or 16 years old am I right? if so, usually universities look at your A-level grades, or other equivalent qualifications (this is for the UK anyway!) so I think B or C should be fine as long as you get the A-level equivalents that they require :)

[@niveshmusowa5308]

yess am 16 ;thank you

[@niveshmusowa5308]

atousa by the way i will come to study at King's ..

[@niveshmusowa5308]

atousa **kings college london

[@tilovaalam446]

you are so pretty !!!!

[@dedo2401]

Hello by any chance do you know about the job opportunities in Australia for a biomedical science graduate and the salary? I thought of studying biomed in Deakin from next July but have many doubts on it.

[@atousa5752]

Hi lovely, unfortunately not no ): Although I doubt it will be too difficult to search it - what I would say is have a good think about if you are really sure about doing it, and then do your research to make a final decision!

[@Raphael-ql9pf]

Most of them are research :( , isn't it hard to land a job?

[@smiletoday7341]

Hmm.. that's the problem

[@au2611]

Why can't I play this video at 2x?!

[@ntinadov1477]

Farmacy or biomedical Sciences?

[@mrbusy3731]

depends...some people cant handle chemistry in pharmacy meanwhile some people cant handle biomedical sciences...Its really depends what you interest and what you love to do...How about job? I cant say both of the courses confirm to get a job but if you try hard and show your skill, probably you will get the job...If want easy job well I recommend learn Computer Science course...Its not an easy job but many company wanted workers who have IT and programming skills

[@mittyahmed7362]

Which university is good for a biology degree

[@isabellacorelone3550]

I'm starting pharmacology you reckon it's a respected degree x

[@atousa5752]

absolutely :)

[@mithilachakraborty9482]

Did need maths in any of your uni courses and research???

[@atousa5752]

not really :) just very very basic calculations

[@mithilachakraborty9482]

@@atousa5752 thanks a lot i was really worried as i am not that great in maths.