So, you want to study Biochemistry? What a Biochemistry degree is REALLY like!

[@brylanjacobs9139]

My final year in my biochem degree.. Best advice i can give is MEMORIZE ALL THE STRUCTURES AND PATHWAYS IN THE BEGINNING. Update : I'm a grad student now

[@Biomeducated]

Amen! Same applies for Biomed :D There's tons of overlap with Biochem/Biotech. Classes like Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Genetic Engineering... Can't write down a full Krebs cycle myself anymore, but then again, haven't come across situations were I needed to. Perhaps the essence is more to remember how different macromolecules enter in different cycles, and how much ATP is generated. Ow, and then there's signal transduction pathways also, haha. Damn you, JAK/STAT :D

[@amaara7164]

How long does it take

[@adriftinsleepwakefulness7039]

Do you have a resume of them to memorize? Or a book that you can recommend?

[@yastay1118]

How many years did it take

[@tasminwing8304]

For someone wanting to study biomed in the future what do you reccomend to research prior to application

[@violindalola]

I'm graduating in December with my bachelors in Biochemistry! Update: I got a job as a lab supervisor at a University 2019 then in March 2020 when covid hit and they furloughed all the lab staff. I started freelance chemistry consulting with companies and now I am applying to be a Senior Quality Control specialist at a whiskey distillery.

[@jaciraramos5416]

Congrats!! I'm graduating in June!!

[@annazully2680]

How is it and what kinda of job can you get?

[@anthonycollins5205]

which uni.... congrats though doing my masters in medical biochemistry

[@aaronvillanueva8749]

Same here!!! From ASU 😎

[@stanfatou2002]

Is it easy getting a job.??? ANSWER ME LADY

[@rowdyrgs2497]

Other than lab reports, biochemistry is, without a doubt, a very interesting field!! (2nd yr student here 🤙🏻)

[@Imdb007]

Hey Man! I had some questions, mind guiding me?

[@Zella_2001]

My major is biochemistry and i hate it how do you find it interesting please tell me???

[@NooStenningVideos]

I guess you have to find topics you like because it’s a really big field so there’s a lot it covers and there must be some bits you like! Good books that use the application of biochemistry also make it more interesting

[@Zella_2001]

@@NooStenningVideos thanks for suggesting that i will surely try to find topics of my interest... ❤

[@NooStenningVideos]

My favourites are: neuroscience and stem cells personally!

[@km.scrivo]

I recently discovered this video while researching university topics to look into, I came across Biochemistry, and really wanted a rundown on what it was all about and this really helps a lot 😎 I am 25 years old, from America who's never been to a college or uni, but despite an interest in Biochem, I've been studying languages, and linguistics on my own for the last 5 years, but career wise, I have been looking into something that is challenging and involved in the sciences to help the general public. Lastly, this video was very informative and I appreciate your enthusiasm, thank you from the US 🙌🏻

[@williamevans9426]

I studied biochemistry at Cardiff University (BSc 1987; PhD 1991). My bachelor's degree involved equal proportions of biochemistry, chemistry and microbiology in year one, half-and-half biochemistry and chemistry in year two, and biochemistry only (with an elective) in year three. In my experience, the days (other than Wednesday afternoons) were filled with lectures, tutorials and labs., with evenings reviewing the day's lecture notes and completing assignments. My advice would be to make thorough notes, memorize the metabolic pathways (and understand what they mean) and work consistently. Don't rely on 'cramming' and you should be fine!

[@NooStenningVideos]

Amazing to hear! And great advice, definitely still applicable today :)

[@liyabonasamkelo9297]

Wow. This video was so helpful! I've been watching several videos trying to figure out what is biochemistry and what exactly a biochemistry student will come across in Uni and this was the most relevant and informative. Thank you so much. Also, the way you speak and body language helps alot. You're giving off so much postive energy, that I someway somehow feel motivated and excited to pursue Biochemistry. Thanks alot.

[@NooStenningVideos]

So glad I could help! Thank you :)

[@mzapcupcake4294]

I’m a senior in high school planning to go into biochem so thanks for this video :))

[@Laws2]

Going to graduate this spring with a BS in biochem and a minor in chemistry . All I can say is keep an open mind on your final major, you’ll be exposed to a lot of different sciences and math. If something piques your interest, I suggest you take a class or two to explore it. The further along you go into biochemistry, the tighter your schedule becomes and you’ll get less opportunity to switch over to something you might like more. Feel free to shoot me any questions if you have any!

[@mzapcupcake4294]

@@Laws2 Thanks :) I feel pretty sure about wanting to study biochem, I have my own molecule modeling kit that I mess around with for fun haha. But yeah I'll definitely keep my options open. In HS so far I've taken AP Physics 1 and am currently taking AP Bio, AP Chem and AP Calc AB so I've had some exposure to other sciences. Were there any sciences that you took that made you consider switching your major?

[@Laws2]

@@mzapcupcake4294 Thats a great science and math base to start off! A few classes that I personally loved: Molecular Genetics- protein-protein interaction is the basis of biochemistry, and seeing that play out at a macro scale is really fun. Physical Chemistry- This one is just my professor making it super fun to learn. If chemistry shows the why of molecule-molecule interaction, P-Chem shows the how. Wine Appreciation: Yes it’s a real course. Honestly I spend so much time building up hard skills, my soft skills need a bit of a flex too

[@mzapcupcake4294]

@@Laws2 that’s awesome, yeah I’ve heard great things about p chem. My aunt has a PhD in chem and she said that was one of her favorite courses too haha, thanks for all the insight :)

[@coffeebean4141]

@@Laws2 Completely random.. And late.. My counselor recommended a bachelors in Biochemistry (Medicinal Science) To lead up to my PhD in Pharmacy. Is this valid?

[@NooStenningVideos]

I'm currently doing an updated version of this series now I've GRADUATED! SUBSCRIBE and click the BELL xx Here's the link kzbin.info/aero/PLz6e1F3yOCZtYxgM1aosi3KPMHwR1ea74

[@daliaali9997]

I'm taking my GCSC's this year and wanted to know more about biochemistry . This video was really helpful . Thank you so much!!

[@Voltu_Areid]

How'd it go?

[@Katie-yj5fy]

This is so helpful! I went to a university fair recently and people were suggesting for me to study Biochemistry because I was interested in science but I’m not studying entirely the right qualifications. Like you, I’ve always preferred theory to practical so I’m glad to know I’m not the only one! Thank you for doing this! :)

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Katherine Longland no problem at all! Let me know if you have any questions, I know it's a bit weird asking people in person on a stand at those fairs haha!

[@Katie-yj5fy]

+Noo Stenning, thank you so much, I don’t think I have any questions so far but thank you again for the informative yet helpful video! :)

[@robertdem259]

I just finished my first year in biochemistry, when you said labs i just had the same reaction 😂 and got reminded of the lab reports that i hate doing !!!

[@armandnouganga172]

The More i hear her talking the more i m falling inlove with biochemostry

[@racinerobinson]

thank you hun. Video starts here 3:00

[@Louie_Batton]

Hey peeps, Tbh this is a truely awesome video with information i just got done majoring in biochemistry and just got a lab job making 108 a year. stick with it the pay and job is so fun keep studying :)

[@jonahv1256]

Nightbot 108k??? Straight out of college?

[@Louie_Batton]

Jonah V that’s what i should be making after working there for a while

[@jonahv1256]

Nightbot what’s the pay an hour there currently? That’s amazing!

[@annazully2680]

That sounds great but what kind of job is it???

[@reylenvernon4665]

Thanks so much! This video really helped me. I had thought about doing a biochemistry degree, but wasn't sure, and this totally helped me know what it would be like! Now I'm actually excited to study biochemistry! Thanks so much!

[@laurarusselsx2616]

Great to have a little nosey at other universities studying biochemistry! I’m in my first year too, and I’m finding biochemistry sorta’ hard, but very interesting. It’s similar to what happens at my uni; was worried I was doing crazy stuff! Thanks very muchhhh x

[@NooStenningVideos]

+LauraRusselsx aw I didn't even think of people watching from other unis so that's cool! Haha I'm glad it was helpful x

[@laurarusselsx2616]

Noo Stenning defo helpful! I also find the lab stuff we do is on the boring side, but I’m hoping we’ll have more to do next year! You’ll have to let us know, see if my uni is stingy haha :)

[@restefanyc7283]

First semester at University of GENEVA: Physics Maths Inorganic chemistry Biochemistry Computer science 12h of labs per week.

[@lodziomiodzio4098]

oh you need to learn physics on biochemistry? :0

[@NooStenningVideos]

Personally we didn’t, it varies country to country I think!

[@deepthinker8153]

@@NooStenningVideos ! Where r u from???? Y

[@kyroking9934]

Why computer science? What country are u in? I’m in the states

[@lodziomiodzio4098]

@@kyroking9934 she literally said university of Geneva

[@AMANNAMEDEMELIE]

My advice to any first year biochemistry students as final year biochemistry student: memorize all the structures, get ready for quantum chemistry, electrochemistry all forms of organic chemistry a little bit of microbiology like immunology and microbiology genetics and a lot of lab hours 😂, the proper biochemistry courses you’ll do like protein chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, bio inorganic chemistry e.t.c are probably the easiest courses you’ll do.

[@amybrownlee4995]

This video was so helpful! Although I'm only just doing my GCSEs I'd love to study biology or chemistry at university!💗💗

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Amy Brownlee that's so great that you already like subjects enough to do that! Good luck with your exams x

[@amybrownlee4995]

Thank you so much! X

[@dimlighty]

What are you studying now?

[@oliverbuttery9550]

Thank you for this! I'm struggling to decide between paramedics science or biochem/biomed and this video was really helpful.

[@NooStenningVideos]

Hope you managed to pick ok!

[@aazeem398]

what did u pick

[@User20m07]

I'm doing 1st year of biotechnology in Poland and it's literally the same!

[@salomekabinga3282]

What she said about labs. It could very well just be water 😭😭😭😭

[@janesmith7615]

I relate so much to this - I'm just finishing first year in Biology and I love the theory content, but don't want to be a Scientist and so I hate labs!! They are the worst thing about my degree definitely 😬

[@kamalekermawi]

Jane Smith same. I’m a medical science student and I love the content involved but I absolutely loathe pracs and labs. I literally get anxiety and find it so daunting to start a lab from scratch then write a report about it.....

[@nikolavideomaker]

@@kamalekermawi this is me first year biochem now. I loathe lab practice. I've got lots of physics and maths and I prefer that to laboratory practice. I always expected it to be the other way around. I really should have went to biotech or bioinformatics.

[@bradleesvallecillo4580]

Thank you for your video; it was very helpful! Once I transfer next semester, I will pursue a major in biochemistry. The biochemistry journey is difficult, but the fruits produced after so much hard work will ultimately be worth it! It seems that lab reports are going to have to be my cup of tea from here on out.

[@leethrch]

Wow your school has way more resources then any of the ones I’ve been to here in the US!

[@emilystuart5248]

I’m so thankful for your video, like seriously, you’ve broadened my views on uni course and I’m genuinely considering biochemistry which is quite different to the courses on engineering I was considering xx

[@emilystuart5248]

** THANK YOU!!

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Emily Stuart I'm really glad! Aw wow those are different, my boyfriend does engineering so if you have any more questions about the 2 let me know x

[@emilystuart5248]

Thank you, I’m just really fascinated by everything science and maths so I’m finding it difficult to decide between them all haha. Thank you again 😁 x

[@مُزهِرة-ر4خ]

@@emilystuart5248 The same situation 😙 so what did decide after all?

[@bafa7761]

Currently doing computer science and I might change to biochem. I have a much bigger interest in this and seems much more interesting.

[@mailefitz]

I'm switching from CS to Biochem as well

[@kellyeskobar9]

Same but i feel like I know nothing about science, biology/ chemistry. Idk if i should risk it lol

[@rosieharrison1086]

This was so so helpful, I haven't seen any videos about biochemistry until this one! Im currently thinking of applying for either biochemistry and genetics or just a straight biochemistry. Like you, i really enjoy studying biology at the smallest/deepest level but also find genetics really interesting. Do you think there was enough genetics as part of your degree for someone who is really interested or do you think a biochemistry and genetics degree would be better?

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Rosie Harrison I hadn't either so I'm glad it was helpful! We had a genetics module and then elements of genetics throughout, then next year you can pick optional modules entered around genetics so there definitely is enough! Honestly I would pick the uni you want to go to because for instance they only do straight biochem here and you're cutting yourself off from some great unis by specialising early! I think there's enough x

[@rosieharrison1086]

Noo Stenning Thanks and yes that makes sense x

[@biochemistrywithlinda]

It depends on the school to be honest. But I took several courses that had genetics embedded into it as well as a sole alone genetics course.

[@rosieharrison1086]

@@biochemistrywithlinda thank you for the response. I'm actually a 2nd year biochemistry student now!! And turns out I like the cell biology bits the most!

[@biochemistrywithlinda]

@@rosieharrison1086 Cell biology rules

[@danielcardona9736]

Thanks a lot for this video. I'm starting my biochemical degree at the end of July, and this is the kind of information I was looking for :)

[@emilius.525]

This sounds really interesting. I've been thinking of going into BioChemistry.

[@Dr_SalmanOfficial]

I have been studying my Bachelors Biochemistry degree in my university and What I have learnt during this degree is that, You have to prepare your lecture on your own, Prepare lecture notes, take time to research on the lecture topic and gather as much information as you can, because its biochemistry and exams can include information from any source. Make notes physically available and make sure to revise them once or twice a semester and then assess your abilities.

[@audreymphatseng3274]

Doing matric this year I'm considering doing biochemistry in varsity. Thanks for the info

[@davidsweeney111]

I'm thinking about doing chemistry at uni because I just really like it, I like the lab work especially, but I'm also drawn to biochem/genetics but Im not sure if it will be for me or just an interest... its really hard to decide!

[@NooStenningVideos]

+David that is tough! Do you know what you might want to go in to? Or what you would rather spend time listening to people talk about/write about yourself?

[@hhughes9465]

I'm pretty much the same except I'm now pretty sure that I don't want to study biochem since watching this video because there's too much biology 😂 I 100% prefer chemistry

[@davidsweeney111]

@H H Yeah I think Biochem labs are mostly pipetting into tiny tubes, lots of them(!) but the theory is interesting. I hope to do Medicinal Chemistry (at Liverpool), I'm like you - cos I want to do mostly chemistry but I wanna understand how medicines/drugs work on cells as well :)

[@NooStenningVideos]

+H H hahaha yup you'll be better off not then, lots of biology!

[@yaspergers]

@@davidsweeney111 Medicinal chemistry or pharmocology may be for you - you can do a few chemistry and medicinal chem degrees, with something like that you can change to another related course after your first year if you want

[@taslim3650]

Lab reports 😭

[@thewickets1]

@Alvin Carter I'm going to go into them with this mentality from now on 😂

[@Lekirius]

@Alvin Carter why?

[@Biomeducated]

If you think they're hard in Uni, wait till you work in a biotech or pharma company ;)

[@emilywalker8443]

This video was just what I needed! I am studying biology and chemistry at A level and I think it's so difficult to decide on a degree... biology, chemistry, biochem, biomed I feel like it's a never ending list of similar sounding courses! But this really helped me to understand clearly what biochemistry is about. Thank you for that!

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Emily Walker so true! If you need any help explaining the options I have close friends doing all of the above so I can tell you the detailed differences x

[@emilywalker8443]

If it's not too much trouble that would help me out so much x

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Emily Walker sure, any in particular? Obviously chemistry is very different to all those others but the other 3 are similar x

[@emilywalker8443]

Yeah I understand. So can you explain the differences between biochem and biomed please? x

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Emily Walker sure! So they have crossover for example the biochem module and the cell and molecular biology module I did. But my friends did a different genetics module to us and a physiology module. Essentially you learn more about the body because it's more specialised medical/drug related biochem! The labs for us were exactly the same in first year x

[@jameskitching6187]

I am a first year Biochemist at Uni of Nottingham and I have to say it sounds soo similar 😁

[@NooStenningVideos]

+James Kitching ah that's so good to know!

[@jameskitching6187]

Noo Stenning hope the exams went well - still got a week left and everyone else from elsewhere is finished 💁‍♂️💁‍♂️.

[@NooStenningVideos]

+James Kitching thank you! Aw good luck x

[@ThEgAmErLoVeR182]

I don't know how it is in Foreign Schools, but labs in the United states schools (at least from my observation) get progressively more awesome, assuming u love science stuffs xD. For example, my microbiology lab is all about culturing microbes understanding tests that can be done with them, and assists in understanding the lecture. The same goes for any chemistry class above gen chems... I heavily disliked the general chemistry labs, but so far the organic chemistry lab is quite interesting

[@evren5572]

wow you explained it really well, ı am doing a molecular biology degree in turkey and stuff you talked about really similar to mine, especially lab work;)

[@oliviawilson1108]

This was so helpful thankyou!! I dont really want to end in labs like you but i enjoy the content of science alevels. What are you thinking of doing at the end??

[@NooStenningVideos]

+olivia wilson I'm so glad! Potentially something makeup/beauty/fashion related haha! I guess I could link cosmetics to my degree, or if I'm going completely out of the box I'd love to present something!

[@shadowstrike234]

I'll be going to uni in a few months to study undergrad biochemistry. I read a few textbooks in my sophomore and junior year of high school to familiarize myself with stuff (Michaelis Menten, Edman Degradation) to sort of prepare for this, but i'm super anxious. Hopefully I remember to update this lmao.

[@ThroughTheLens]

such a helpful video!!

[@panicatthemars7619]

thank you so much, this has been so helpful!

[@dhruvinpatel626]

"I was like..no,thanks!" hahhahahaha loved here 13:05

[@bharatpatel558]

I really want to do something with chemistry in uni, but I can’t find any courses which have a good chunk of chem 😭 I don’t want to do pure chemistry because I don’t know what career I could get out of that 😔

[@NooStenningVideos]

I know that York had quite a lot of chemistry in the biochem course if that helps! Pure Chem has a lot of careers as it’s such a broad degree at undergrad, have a look on UCAS for some of those jobs :)

[@Dr_Diaz]

I have become obsessed with majoring in biochemistry.

[@theoldchannel2523]

Do it, cause there is no time like the present

[@Dr_Diaz]

@@theoldchannel2523 i saw some videos in KZbin saying it is the worse idea ever😔

[@davidsweeney111]

Good luck in your exams :)

[@mystikblade5941]

Im only in year 6 in Australia but i already love bio chemistry and electrical engineering Edit: Go to 10:13 and at the end of the second pause your screen Scared me 😱

[@orish3881]

you wont like it when youre in the degree...haha

[@TheOtherCaleb]

@@lodziomiodzio4098 No, he’s in 6th grade. Lol

[@Natasha.faith.c]

Bio chemistry is Worth it and interesting,.second Year student

[@beingnidhi]

her skin is so beautiful

[@slope-intercept-form]

I'm a high school senior. I submitted my CSU applications already. I'll come back and update when I decide if I end up going to a CSU, a 2 year college, or the military (navy or air force). Majors I applied for: CSU I: Computer Science Information Security, CSU II: Mechatronics Engineering, CSU III: Mathematics (Teaching) / 2nd choice: Biochemistry, CSU IIII: Software Engineering. Good Luck to the Class of 2025!!! END WITH A BANG (corny I know) !!!

[@TheGlambitiousBeauty]

ahaha I'm one of the "nosy" people, I'm just finishing up my chemistry degree (1 week till freedom eyyy), twas fun to watch though :)

[@NooStenningVideos]

+TheGlambitiousBeauty ahh that's amazing! I'm glad you enjoyed haha x

[@zyk6802]

Thank you I always wonder how to became one! It's my dream! :D

[@amber9861]

This was so good! Will you be around on the Bath Open Days?

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Amber I'm glad! Potentially the one in September and then throughout next year most likely :)

[@Skopokes]

I remember being in university and having professors literally tell the class that they can’t take pictures of the notes and would refuse laptops because they were worried kids would post them.

[@NooStenningVideos]

some still do if the research isn’t published yet!

[@mollyb7367]

just firmed my biochem place at bath

[@martm216]

Very good presentational skills.

[@timtimbits6335]

I finished a biochemistry degree in Canada and now funny enough going to the uk to do a masters in pharmacy.

[@NooStenningVideos]

+tim timbits amazing!

[@victornguyen8382]

which uni did you study in Canada?

[@annazully2680]

How was it work wise, relative difficulty, how much maths, and did you enjoy it? Also what kinds of jobs do you think you will be able to get? Thanks!

[@Biomeducated]

0:55 Exactly! Overlap is huge :D Mentioned this in one of my own videos... 2:34 Haha! :D 4:36 "No one likes labs" Hmmmmm, I think you'll see much much more lab walls in the future, I'm talking Master year thesis! 5:56 Very important! ;) Think Newton, who 'stood on the shoulders of giants' ;) But I understand the sigh though... 7:24 Which drug? I'm curious! 7:56 Make sure you get this right! I regret not having studied Statistics harder, and ow boy, do I need them now and in the (very) near future! 9:48 Funny how I get excited when you say those words :D Geeking out, haha! 11:34 Cool, cheerleading! 11:59 Very true! Also differences per country perhaps! 13:57 Haha, so what. It's Ok to be geeky! Great stuff here, Noo! Best of luck in the studies!

[@jannah3147]

i'm about to finish my first year!!

[@adriftinsleepwakefulness7039]

Thanks for your video! It is really beneficial to people coming from other areas who want to start bioinformatics. Can you explain what you in labs? Why everybody hate them? I wish I could learn a little to understand what happens out of theory

[@NooStenningVideos]

I’m going to do a whole video on labs in the next few weeks :)

[@STICKY_]

WHAT IF NO ONE WANTS TO BE MY LAB PARTNER WHAT DO I DO 😭 IM STARTING IN SEPTEMBER IM SO SCARED

[@nessysamp2094]

This was really helpful!!

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Nessy Samp I'm glad!x

[@yzulgirlrock]

interesting about this all in laboratories... I’ll keep you and continue this

[@existentialdreadxox]

I keep doubting what degree to do at university 😭 I want to do something biology/chemistry related but I don’t know which specific degree to do. My favourite A-Level is probably Chemistry, but I don’t know if that’s just because of the subject or because I really like the teachers, and vice versa, I don’t know how much I like biology or if it’s just the teachers that I sometimes find difficult (they are lovely but sometimes go very much off topic and it’s quite frustrating lol). I’ve been reading A is for Arsenic by Kathryn Harkup and I find this book really interesting (it talks about different poisons and the way they interact with the body and why they kill etc). I did the Chemistry Olympiad and found that really fun to do as well. My favourite topic in biology is biological molecules, talking about protein structure, polysaccharides, lipids etc, and I also enjoyed the DNA part and enzymes. But I also really enjoy chemistry, I can’t decide what degree to do. I want to do something that combines both and kind of has both equally but I don’t know :( if anyone watching has any tips that would be great!

[@ihatethisapp222]

pharmacy potentially? a lot of chemistry and it also leads to a well paying and respectable jobs

[@existentialdreadxox]

Was about to say that I really agreed with this but then I realised it was me, omg

[@everythingbagelwithvegancr247]

( I'm not much of a public commenter but here I go! ) You see I love theories and using ur head to figure things out ( even though I usually fail at stuff like that I enjoy them ) and like science and biodiversity in general. I didn't do much research in the field itself but after we did some random formulas in class i cried. It was so confusing and I didn't quite understand it tbh... I was wondering if the field itself is mostly based on confusing formulas and less hands on work like looking at a organism and specimens through a microscope. Is there specific types of biochemists that specialize in different things? This is a old video so I doubt you'll reply but if anybody in the comments could I would really appreciate that!

[@NooStenningVideos]

Hey, welcome to comments haha! I would say it’s definitely a mix, it’s hard to say for sure as all the areas are different and I’ve never worked full time in a lab! But biochemists definitely specialise in different things and there are different jobs which use different skills- if you’re interested in human biology on a small molecular scale, I would go for it :)

[@inthecityofmyheart]

i'm in hs and i can't choose between biomedical engineering and biochem 😭 i'm literally so scared of the expectations of college because the hs i'm in is not teaching me shit lmaoo

[@vaishnavisivam2573]

Hay hi.. I'm just going to start my career path in biochem... Thanks for ur a video... I got pretty much good idea.. How it's going to be like.. At last..: I'm still in...

[@jasnagpal2357]

Is it worth doing if you are getting the best university in India

[@darkmage4050]

although I'm majoring in chemistry I'm pretty sure it'll be helpful especially in deciding which branch ill prefer so thanks!

[@aaronjerome]

I'm planning to do a chemistry degree in September so this is the next best thing I guess haha

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Aaron-Jerome Agyei aw yes there are similarities! The chemistry friends I have do more labs than I do, and have harder maths to do but the general structure is similar x

[@santicruz4012]

I’m 25 and I want to start studying biochemistry, do you think its too late for me? I always loved biology, chemistry and loooooved when we had lab in highschool. The reason I didn’t start this career sooner was because I followed some friends “advice” and I got to Chemical Engineer....yeah, it was an Engineer with a liiiiiiiiiiiitle teeny tiny bit of chemistry. So I dropped out. I don’t regret it because I became a professional musician, but this wish keeps haunting me.. I would love to work on stimulants and psychodelics for therapy, I think it is becoming a blooming field.

[@santicruz4012]

Edit: Chemical Engineer

[@NooStenningVideos]

Wow such an interesting career path! i definitely don’t think it’s too late AT ALL! We have a few mature students on our course who are certainly older than you- and 3/4 years isn’t even that long as long as you can finance it ok 👍 good luck! (And you’re right about that new field haha)

[@n.g.6442]

It's never too late for you to chase your dreams

[@ইসলামধর্ম-আল্লাহর-রহমত]

It's depends on the society and country. It's a very frustrating when I see that my friends are completed their graduation but I am still studying. I am studying in Biochemistry recently started. I have passed my high school in 2020 and then Corona spread all over world and lock down for 1.5 year. Then I have to choose a subject of art because I didn't get chance to admit in govt university. I lost all interest to this arts subject. Now I am start my study in biochemistry at 23 again. This study gap frustrates me because many people makes bad comments.

[@RomRom_]

I have been looking for this. Thanks so much for making this video 📹

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Rom rom labs no problem!

[@peachiee7]

can I persue biochemistry if I only have biology and chemistry in 10+2 but not physics??

[@SusanLangoyaAkuu]

Am proud of you darling 💝💝💞💞

[@ruweidaaden4313]

Thanks Noo! That was really helpful

[@naimasoussi6281]

Hello there ! Its my last year in high school this year, and im really interested in everything related to biology, biochemistry, etc. But the only issue i have is that i don’t know what jobs these kind of degrees can help me get in the future. I’d reaally appreciate your help, thank you.

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Naïma Soussi hey, I think I answered a super similar question on this video already but in case I'm getting mixed up, basically biochem is very broad so anything from drug research-conservation, lots of medical related careers and general research into plants and the body! I'm sure the internet is more helpful than me x

[@aazeem398]

@@NooStenningVideos "im sure the internet is more helpful than me" legit what i say to anyone who asks me for advice hahaha

[@dimlighty]

@@aazeem398 There's so much on internet to look for and it all confuses me.

[@samanthabotello6917]

Your skin is so clear! It’s beautiful (:

[@NooStenningVideos]

Thank you so much x

[@roninamoon]

I love this.

[@SherrySayss]

Ahh I feel like you haven’t uploaded in ages

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Sherry Says I haven't I'm so sorry! I've been very busy but should be back to normal now :) enjoy the video x

[@danielkekw6142]

Homework uni?????

[@SuuperHero007]

I also want to study biology next year, thank you for this helpful video!:) Do you already know what you want to do after studying? (because you said you're not that interested in lab work, but most of scientific jobs are 90% in labs:p)

[@NooStenningVideos]

+-infinityus that's ok! Haha I just answered this question it's a popular one, should be a few comments below you!x

[@chimasunday4415]

Wow u have motivated me with ur words 2 carry on with my dream as a future clinical biochemistry dear

[@leicalove9384]

i study biochemistry and what you tell me sounds like a completely different course xD

[@NooStenningVideos]

Haha! I think different unis and even more so countries do it very differently

[@alexjohnson232]

a question to al ppl familiar with this course/degree...do they teach u how to cure many illnesses or do they just teach u about the chemicals they use to make the prescription meds that the doctors prescribe?

[@Toofe32]

God! I really hate lab reports😂😂💔

[@sylviachikere7830]

I was transfered from pharmacy to biochemistry and pharmacology 😢

[@angelic7886]

I have 6 lectures a day 2 hours each for biochemistry 😢💔

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Angelic CHARLES ouch! I have more this year but still not that many that’s crazy

[@sasigreenworldkala5421]

I had completed my MSc biochemistry 😍I luv my subject coz v interesting.. The people who dng biochemistry all the best of u all .....but sometimes those structures will run in my mind while sleeping... Lol

[@annazully2680]

What kinda of things do you do at your job??

[@shakeelaakhtar813]

I’m stuck between biomedical sciences and biochemistry because in biochemistry you can get a good job. What do I do?

[@bryanherrera7928]

pursue your academic interest. A lot of overlap in biochem and biotech/biomed results in the same jobs being available to either degree. Of course if you have a biomed degree it will be easier to get a job in biotech/biomed specific jobs, but a biochemist could just as easily apply and obtain work in that field and vice-versa. Do what you are more interested in.

[@NooStenningVideos]

The reply below is great, I agree!

[@yaspergers]

@@bryanherrera7928 It's somewhat harder for a biochemist to get into the clinical field right away, you'll need certification from the IBMS usually which you'll get as part of any good biomed degree. But following your academic interests is great advice.

[@zahratejani6119]

Heyy Thank you ur video was sooo informative, just wondering, I am considering applying for a bio-chemistry degree but currently am not doing it for a-level, it's not that I don't enjoy, it's more so other subjects I enjoyed more and achieved higher academically wise, do you think it would be a struggle for me to take this degree, as in did most the content heavily rely on prior a-level biology knowledge

[@floriemitchell7845]

Hi, I'm really interested in studying biochemistry, I love chemsitry and biology but I am bad at maths, I can manage the maths within the subjects but maths itself isnt a strong point of mine, I was just wondering how much maths there is in biochemistry?

[@NooStenningVideos]

Not too much to be honest, and also you can definitely work on it- there were classes for example for people who didn’t do a level maths! X

[@Anonymous_Eyeballs]

I have a question ✋ I'm really interested in biochem but I live alone and so, naturally, pay for everything on my own. I love my mum but can't stand living at home. Do you think it's possible to work full time and still have enough time to square away for study and time at school?

[@NailujG]

Definitely not full time

[@NooStenningVideos]

unfortunately not full time unless you do an online degree which I think you can? part time just about and scholarships etc are available for sure

[@Loopysquish]

Woah labs sound a LOT easier than when I had to do them back in the day! I studied Biochemistry at Bath Uni 10 years ago, and hated labs too.. though mine were easily 7-9 hour labs a day / 2 days a week! =.O And yes.... GAH... the pipetting!! =.O NB - To be fair I was the ABSOLUTE WORST student in the lab & was always the last to leave, probably still there 1 - 2 hours after everybody else had already left... =.Z... =.P Remember having more lectures back in the day too.. easily 4 - 5 hours of lectures a day / 2 - 3 days a week. Suppose it was worse in the 2nd & Final year though... =./ And I did spend a lot of extra time in the library studying.. because I was a bit of a super nerd... =.P

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Loopysquish wow!! So cool to hear what the uni was like 10 years ago :) haha it's very oddly spaced I probably do that many hours of lectures it's just hard to count when they change up every few weeks or so!

[@karolinakuna4918]

Ahh thank you for the video so much !!! I am thinking about choosing biochem at Bath :) it's so comforting you enjoy it so much. What are the things you did the summer before your application, how do you think I can prepare for studying biochem? What should and shouldn't I have on my PS?

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Karolina Kuna good choice!! I did some online courses in areas of biochem, read a book or 2 and basically just worked on the wording of my PS! I have a whole PS video if you check that out :) but basically show yourself off, but don't put irrelevant things from when you were younger than about 15, and back up everything you do eg dance with why that helps you be a good applicant 😘

[@karolinakuna4918]

Oh ok, thank you

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Karolina Kuna feel free to DM me on social media and ask any questions you have :)

[@eweanebelom6592]

Hey Sooo pretty I have my BS in biochem but still fail to find a job . Any recommendations what to do next .an advice .

[@Firegirl483]

Find internships. They'll lead to long term jobs

[@lindokuhlebriget2304]

I'm doing my second year I'm also worried about getting a job after graduation any advice

[@abdullamohammed_]

@@lindokuhlebriget2304 any updates?

[@blessbrownie1640]

Hey sweetheart ,you said you didn't do A'level...which Uni.. accepted you without A'level.Where are you studying? I'm looking forward to do Biochem😉

[@NooStenningVideos]

Sorry you must have mis understood- I did do a levels- but lots of unis accept BTECs too and some other qualifications so if you look on their websites under entry requirements for the course it will say :)

[@blueberryblue5240]

I want to study biochemistry in future😍, but I don't know math well😭, so it is possible to me, to do this? 🤨

[@toby2668]

Blueberry Blue get over first year calculus and you will be fine

[@blueberryblue5240]

@@toby2668 thanks, everything will be fine. 😊

[@creepypastascarystories9106]

Side note: We don't use math A LOT so you will be fine

[@blueberryblue5240]

@@creepypastascarystories9106 thanks😊

[@lilybailey5942]

Hello, I’m wondering if you have any information to share with me from your module in characterising proteins!! I’d be so grateful! I’m currently trying to frantically collate information from google 🤯🙈 good luck with your degree! x

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Lily Bailey have a look in the voet and voet biochemistry textbook- that’s the one we used for that module :) x

[@tmcc6847]

The only problem I have is the Math aspect of Biochemistry. Im doing A-level Math now and I don't really want to continue with that. Do you recommend the molecular Biology or Biochemistry? How much harder does the Math aspect get( than A-level and Calculus? ) you previously learned in high school ?

[@annazully2680]

Yeah same! Chemistry is awesome but I'm not sure if I'm in love with the math aspect of it. I've heard that the maths gets a lot easier when you start working, but in Uni it gets fairly extensive and difficult !! Not sure how to approach this

[@amelieheimann195]

Hi, this was such a helpful video! In your video you said that you enjoy the science but don't want to end up in a lab, that is exactly me as well. I was worried that doing a biochem/biomedical degree only opens up lab career opportunities so I wanted to ask what other jobs you could go into that are not specifically lab related with a biochem/biomed degree?

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Amelie Heimann I'm really glad! Basically those sorts of degrees are some of the best for transferable skills, you still have to write whilst gaining all the technical skills and using key parts of your brain haha! So in theory you could go into nearly any job. You could work in the front of business areas so marketing/business etc for anything biochem related so pharmaceutical company, cosmetics, food and beverage etc! I'm sure if you googled around you would find things x

[@amelieheimann195]

Thank you!

[@matthewnair4151]

Just wondering how you found the transition of A lvl bio/chem to learning through lectures

[@NooStenningVideos]

+Matthew Nair as in the content difficult or physically learning in a classroom vs lectures?

[@imxn1000]

@@NooStenningVideos i want to know too

[@NooStenningVideos]

It was fairly different as they don’t really stop to explain too much in lectures but the content was more interesting! It gets harder but not too much that it’s overwhelming in my experience