Careers!

[MRe]

Was just wondering if after a degree in biochem/ any other science, what are your job prospects in terms of goign to work in other fields ie finance. Bearign in mind u have got into one of the top unis.

[Pammy]

Why wouldn't you do a degree in finance if you want to go into finance? Or, why would you spend 4 years studying biochemistry if you wouldn't want to do anything with it...?
This has always baffled me, but I know a lot of people do exactly what you suggest!

[icecream]

i went to the guardian london careers fair last week, and to be honest..there was nothing science based there, even abcam, which produces antibodies for scientific research, such as western blotting and other proteomic based techniques only had jobs in finance on offer at their stall... and when i mentioned i will be graduating from kcl in biochemistry, they all seemed a bit lost as to what they could offer me, in terms of advice or job opportunities..
There were quite a few ex-scientists, now finance/management employees at major companies, so i guess you should definately have no problem finding a career in finance, but if you are keen on looking for a job in science.. its actually a lot more difficult!

[chicken66]

My first degree was in Biological Sciences; at careers fayres i found very little that was for us. Most of my friends from my degree are now teachers or in accountancy (only one is working in a lab). I don't know about finance itself, but i heard that accountancy firms tend to not want accounting students as they start with preconceived ideas about how to do things.

[::Princess::]

Worddd??????
You can easily become a teacher, you could get a PhD and get yourself into research which is a pretty good job if youre interested.You could work in a lab and what not...i dont understand why anyone would want to do accountancy after completing a degree in biochemistry *confused*...anyway best thing is to aim for med school, get in and you're set for life!

[nap]

This is a totally different subject.

I see you are already a graduate, which I am planning to do and then try for medical school (Did not get in this year so planning to a science degree and try again).

Is this route also hard to get into medician. I see you have alredy tried once. Should I just give up and think of something else to do. What are your thoughts on this subject and also how many in your year applied and got an offer.

Thanking you in advance for any input on this subject as this is so compatitaive and just not sure if this route is worth a try for me.

NAP

[Dr Noodle]

I'd imagine it's a lot harder to apply for medicine as a graduate because the average standard of applicants at that stage is probably a lot higher than the average standard of school leaver applicants (if that makes sense).

[::Princess::]

^ Yes it is, but it shouldnt be impossible. As long as you have a decent pass at your degree, good GAMSAT/UKCAT results and work experience in your pocket i dont see why they wouldnt take you.YOu just have to stand out from the rest and you have to have a little luck.
THats all i can say...for those who have their heart set on med school i dont see why they shuoldnt pursue their dreams, obviously it is good to be practical but im sure there are other things people can do with their science degrees e.g. teaching seeing as it is also a rewarding career or perhps a PhD and getting into research (dont know how hard that would be).

[yazoo]

Originally Posted by ::Princess::

Worddd??????
*...anyway best thing is to aim for med school, get in and you're set for life!

I don't think so! Check out MMC and careers forums.

[icecream]

Originally Posted by ::Princess::

Worddd??????
You could work in a lab and what not...i dont understand why anyone would want to do accountancy after completing a degree in biochemistry *confused*...anyway best thing is to aim for med school, get in and you're set for life!

i don't think theres anything wrong with a biochemistry student wanting to go into a different field after graduation.. a lot of students opt to study biochemistry simply for being good at biology and chemistry at alevel..or not knowing what the wanted to do at a-level.

its a bit similar to degrees in english, history or modern languages, many people do a degree with no direct job pathway to follow, and its pretty much the same for biochemistry.. such that being a graduate from biochemistry doesn't really mean you'll have to work in science... if that was the case perhaps the competition for graduate entry to medical school would be less fierce

i do believe some biochemistry students study biochemistry for pure interests, but many biochemistry students (from my own experience) had no idea what they wanted to do before starting the course, and now as graduates have no idea what they want to do for the future.