5 Reasons Why You SHOULD NOT Study Biomedical Science 

Can you please tell what's the difference between biomedical science and biomedical engineering, this will help my future path

​​@@Dhanalakshmi-fk2hv Biomedical Science is more Biology and Chemistry and it focuses on the human body from a biological point of view. Biomedical Engineering is more Physics and you apply your knowledge in Physics in order to solve medical problems. BME is also harder than BS. I live in the Netherlands and with a BME degree you can study Biomedical Science ( you need pre-master first), but with a BS degree you can not have a master in BME. I will go for BME, and I can have a master in BS if I wouldn't like BME, but BME is very broad if you want to continue with your masters. You can also get a master in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Global Health, Electric Engineering, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Engineering and a lot more, but yeah that is in the Netherlands, I don't know about your country

You're the exception to the rule. I'm glad it worked out for you.

Can I be a forensic scientist if I have a biomedical science degree?

​​@@bluxie_pix yeah you can according to google

thank you so much, I'm glad I was able to be of some help 😊 I personally received a partial scholarship from my undergrad to continue doing a postgrad. Imperial has scholarships/bursaries you can check out on the Imperial website (perhaps your home country might have scholarships available? that's how some of my friends from Malaysia came about applying). Student loans are also something you can consider. Imo, if you are certain about wanting to do a PhD, it is possible to pursue one without a Master's, though expect it to be very competitive to get funding (even top students struggle). Having a Master's or some sort of work experience is desirable but ofc other things like your interview and research proposal matter.

vy wien Thanks so much for the answers, and I’ll be sure to look into scholarships!

ahh I'm so glad it helped 🤗🤗

from what it sounds like, biomed seems like the perfect option for you!! we study a lot about immunology (in various disease types like autoimmune disorders and cancers) and how to develop treatments through research. such a career allows for a decent work life balance, although a lot of the time it is down to the individual's priorities!

@@biomedwithvy does working in the biomedical sector involve risks like catching a virus ?

@@Noor-hf8fw it depends on the type of research you work in! there are different containment levels but most things in CL1 are usually molecular biology related and pose little to no risk. however, if you are working with human tissue or bodily fluids, you need to be vaccinated for hepatitis b!

that's great!! my best advice would be to seek out experiences to help you get to where you want to be (if it's lab work then email potential supervisors for summer experiences / if it's consulting then be sure to apply for spring and summer internships in time etc.) and make the most of your uni's career service.

hey, can i ask how you're getting on now? i'm in my first year of psych at uni and hating it, considering switching to a biomedical sciences degree at my current uni. it would be cool to hear how it's going for you :)

Really glad you found my content helpful! I might be a little biased but I personally think that biomedical science is a versatile degree that builds skills suitable for working in a lab or even an office-like job like life science consultancy. Say you decide to go down a more traditional biomed career path, the salary of an entry level research assistant isn't too bad (tho not as high as corporate jobs). But if you decide to pursue a higher ranked position in a research lab down the line, a PhD is often necessary.

@@biomedwithvy I see... thank you so much for the reply!! Btw you're such a good explainer in all of your videos + text! I wish you all the best in your academic life ^^

You have a good eye! You’re absolutely right, most wet lab jobs are on site / hybrid bc you do need to work on experiments. However, there is now a growing need for bioinformaticians, which can totally be a remote job! If coding isn’t your thing, lots of people consider science communication / journal editor.

Noooo. Biomedical Science in UK is saturated, and just a handful of students get to work for the NHS

@@nannettepr01 Ah! So, do you suggest that I would rather choose biotechnology as my major and build a career in it?

Medical Bioscience in Imperial is the same as Biomedical Science! They changed the name bc the curriculum changed too (mostly the teaching method and integrating more lab work).

@@biomedwithvy THANKS AGAIN!!

@@biomedwithvy Hey! I am writing my personal statement now. My main aim is to get an offer from Imperial. I mentioned biomedical sciences(cuz thats what the other unis like UCL or manchester or edinburgh named it) in my ps, but they call it Medical bioscience in Imperial, so if i mention biomedical sciences instead of medical biosciences, will they not pick me becuz they will think my first option is not imperial? Im sooo confused with these names eventho i know they teach basically the same thing haha

@@sammyboy2068 dont worry, they won't penalise you for writing biomedical science bc they understand that everyone is applying to 4 other unis. I wrote biomedical science in my personal statement and was accepted.

@@biomedwithvy THank you sooo so much again! You're so nicee

Here in Australia generally year 9 equivelent (we call certificate 3 vocational education) or diploma or masters is what tends to earn people the highest salary or the easiest to get a job and easiest to pay thier study fees or the easiest to be able to afford to buy a house. More likely to earn a higher salary most of thier lives and the gap is becoming wider as in better overtime less educated on average accourding to stats have started earning more salaries short term since the 2009 finincial crises and now 2015-2020 even medium term salaries, at this rate soon those with lower qualifications or less advanced degrees will earn more salaries over the life of thier career not just over the short or medium term. Thier are some exceptions on salary as in some specialised degrees does earn people high salaries such as civil engineering but even this flactuate significantly from time to time regarding employment prospects,we have nursing and a few others but the majourity is pointless to do a bachelor degree or even a PhD. Alot of people with biomed try to do PhD but the reality if they could have done a PhD they should have been allowed to study medicine but often they can't or don't want to especialy if they are not in the top 1% or so in English language. Also people with year 12 qualification tend to enjoy better prospects than someone with a PhD or bachelor degree. Thier is no one Statistic showing this reality but it is what I gathered from consolidating various data from independent and gov sources.

@@martinelias3606 So, is it worth it to pursue biomedical sicence degree or some other?

In the U.S. lab technologists aren't paid that much and are not too respected, sadly. There's high turnover and very long hours.

I believe you can apply to a more specialised course in Immunology instead of biomed if you're not as interested in the other topics, as biomed will cover a relatively broad range like cancer, endocrinology, genetics, neuroscience, stem cells etc. chemical engineering is mostly engineering (lots of maths, physics and chemistry) and very little health related stuff, you can consider bioengineering or biomedical engineering instead!

@@biomedwithvy okay thank you sm. but isn’t biomedical engineering more constructing machines to apply in the medical field?

@@Kelly-bo5vz yes you're pretty much right! maybe I misunderstood what you're trying to say

@@biomedwithvy no worries, thank you very much!

thank you!! I don't personally know people who are NHS clinical scientists but it is very possible to do so as it is very closely related to biomed.

@@biomedwithvy I think I heard you said you've seen people do patent attorney in another video? Is that a difficult progression with only a masters?

@@shadowingcat4266 I'm not certain whether the transition will be very smooth but it's definitely useful to have a science background, whether it's an undergrad or masters degree, but ofc you will still need to study and sit for additional exams.

@@biomedwithvy thanks for the info! It's difficult to find info on specific jobs like patent attorneys or regulatory affairs with a biomed degree. Since I think most go into industry or obviously research.

Thank you for your videos. Could I know how long it takes to study for a degree in biomedical sciences? If in something similar to medicine I first need to do pre-medicine and then start careers. Please could you eliminate my doubt.

Heyy I know it's really late to be answering your question but how is life for you??? If you don't know the answer to your question yet, what about a career in finance? You could do consulting, work in bank stuff like that

@@nadiarosa7630 Hey, life is going well. I decided to just stick with the degree I choose for a variety of reasons including having no idea what degree I would switch to, if I would be accepted and if I would have enough funding for it. So, I am currently in my second year of my biomedical science degree in my exam season. I am still unsure about if I want to work in the science field in the future. I have found some aspects that are interesting but I also am thinking about maybe doing a career change, yeah maybe in finance or tech or anything honestly. Still don't know. I might end up doing a masters related to a science field, or a masters that is complete unrelated to science, maybe do a degree programme and move into a completely different career field, there's a lot of options I think after spending so much time thinking about it. I want a job that pays well, people tend to say to choose a job you would enjoy doing not something that pays well but honestly I don't know what I would enjoy doing as a career so that's off the list😂😂. Honestly, wish I could look 10 years into the future and see what I end up doing.

I think this depends on the kind of job you're searching for! even with a masters degree, it's still competitive to land a job in biomed research. grades, relevant lab experience and how you sell yourself (with your CV, cover letter and interview) all play a huge role.

This isn’t the most common route but there are definitely a number of people I know who have done this and ended up becoming patent attorneys, which is really helpful if you have a science background!

in my opinion, it is challenging but very common to be changing sectors, in this case relevant experience is always valuable. it is not really necessary to have a PhD if you are going for a position like research assistant / scientist in servicing for diff groups within the company (eg assay development, drug screens, genotyping, sequencing etc.). however, if you aim to hold a higher position / lead a group / be a postdoc in the future, a PhD is definitely beneficial.

glad you thought so!!

becoming a doctor requires you to take medicine, which is a much longer course compared to biomedical science. the key difference in this case is that medicine is more patient centric and biomed is research focused.

I'm also finishing highschool in 2 months. I always wanted to study medicine but I don't just want to jump into it without having any clinical or lab exposure. I have been hearing a lot about biomedical science but I think it's a really interesting course. If you like biology which I do you would enjoy biomedical science and even if you think it's hard. Remember there is no easy course. It's even good, you will be able to challenge yourself, learn different concepts and know so much interesting research. Also it's not like most course that take 4-5 years. The minimum is 3 yrs so that's a good thing, to be able to work on placements,jobs, masters etc. You can still apply for medical school after. If you want to specialise in any medical profession. Sorry for the long message but I just wanted to share what I already know in the degree. Have a nice day and I'm wishing you the best in your endeavors ☺️💛

Don't study Biomedical Science. The career is heavily saturated.

if you're considering doing a masters in biomed, that's a good way to get a bit of research experience and transition

@@biomedwithvy Thanks for replying! I was a bit worried about transition at masters level, but not anymore :)

I got offer from salford too and waiting some other universities... I hope you got job after completion of your degree. Could you please inform me regarding job opportunities in this field??

It easier in the sense that the degree will be recognised, but at the same time not necessarily because a number of universities are also IBMS accredited. Other important factors include grades, lab / work experience and ofc how well you can sell yourself during the job application process.

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Its interesting for me too, but with BME degree

although the role of a technician at each lab differs, being a technician without the lab techniques or relevant background knowledge will be challenging to transition into a scientist.

I'm in the USA, and in my experience, every lab job that pays well wants a Medical Laboratory Scientist, all the direct healthcare jobs want a registered nurse, and if you want to go into research a degree in biology or chemistry is preferred. Biomedical Sciences covers a little of all of these, but not enough to pass a certification exam without significant extra study.