Still unsure of what degree (1 Viewer)

[randomuser246]

I have received offers for multiple degrees at different unis but still unsure of what I should do. Offers have been med sci, pharma, paramed, science and similar. I hacve enrolled in paramed but an having second thoughts mostly because of an offer of Usyd science. I have never been set in a specific degree as I think I would enjoy most things. Any advice on what I should do. My main concern is that I want to be able to get a good job with decent pay but doesn’t have to be amazing. I have considered med but feel like I can’t risk my chances of getting in. Sorry for the long post any advice is appreciated

 

[rh_06]

Apparently pharma is a boring career. I got offered it at unsw. Med sci and science are very similar in job prospects- theyre both very limited. Paramed is prolly the only one you've written that has a guaranteed/reliable job, but I dont think parameds get paid enough for the amount of work they do. Im about to enter my first year a USYD studying the Bachelor of Science and Advanced Studies (Medical Science) which is said to have better job opportunities than regular science or med sci. I do have further plans/goals so this is js a start for me. Key takeaways:
1. Choose something that you can enjoy/do well in
2. Be aware outside of research and lab technician stuff, a b/science or med sci is quite limited for jobs
3. Uni reputation/prestige matters. U can make valuable connections etc

Take my opinion with a grain of salt. I may not be 100% correct on some things but this is what i've been following for a while. Good luck.

 

[randomuser246]

Apparently pharma is a boring career. I got offered it at unsw. Med sci and science are very similar in job prospects- theyre both very limited. Paramed is prolly the only one you've written that has a guaranteed/reliable job, but I dont think parameds get paid enough for the amount of work they do. Im about to enter my first year a USYD studying the Bachelor of Science and Advanced Studies (Medical Science) which is said to have better job opportunities than regular science or med sci. I do have further plans/goals so this is js a start for me. Key takeaways:
1. Choose something that you can enjoy/do well in
2. Be aware outside of research and lab technician stuff, a b/science or med sci is quite limited for jobs
3. Uni reputation/prestige matters. U can make valuable connections etc

Take my opinion with a grain of salt. I may not be 100% correct on some things but this is what i've been following for a while. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply will definitely take what you have mentioned into consideration.

 

[idk123233]

Thanks for the reply will definitely take what you have mentioned into consideration.

what did u end up choosing!!!!>??

 

[katev3s]

I have received offers for multiple degrees at different unis but still unsure of what I should do. Offers have been med sci, pharma, paramed, science and similar. I hacve enrolled in paramed but an having second thoughts mostly because of an offer of Usyd science. I have never been set in a specific degree as I think I would enjoy most things. Any advice on what I should do. My main concern is that I want to be able to get a good job with decent pay but doesn’t have to be amazing. I have considered med but feel like I can’t risk my chances of getting in. Sorry for the long post any advice is appreciated

Have you considered a gap year? You can always defer your offers. I wish I had taken a gap year since I am unsure of where I want to go. Now I am stuck in a predicament. You can consider working in those fields, attempting to get a job, go tafe etc.. unfortunately, i felt the pressure to go uni first year. now idrk what to do haha

 

[randomuser246]

Have you considered a gap year? You can always defer your offers. I wish I had taken a gap year since I am unsure of where I want to go. Now I am stuck in a predicament. You can consider working in those fields, attempting to get a job, go tafe etc.. unfortunately, i felt the pressure to go uni first year. now idrk what to do haha

Did consider it but don’t think it’s for me.

 

[randomuser246]

what did u end up choosing!!!!>??

Think I will do paramed. Can always try transfer if I don’t like it

 

[rh_06]

Think I will do paramed. Can always try transfer if I don’t like it

That's a good choice. A respectable and fun career. good luck with future endeavours!

 

[randomuser246]

That's a good choice. A respectable and fun career. good luck with future endeavours!

Thanks. Good luck to you as well

 

[idk123233]

Think I will do paramed. Can always try transfer if I don’t like it

thats good!! i ended up choosing pharmacy, hopefully it goes well

 

[idk123233]

That's a good choice. A respectable and fun career. good luck with future endeavours!

what did u end up choosing?

 

[rh_06]

what did u end up choosing?

I got law this morning but I'm deciding between that or B/Science & Advanced Studies (Medical Science) at USYD which I also have.
Most likely gonna choose the med sci one.

 

[rh_06]

what did u end up choosing?

ooo good luck. The content looks interesting but so difficult lmao.

 

[idk123233]

I got law this morning but I'm deciding between that or B/Science & Advanced Studies (Medical Science) at USYD which I also have.
Most likely gonna choose the med sci one.

yeahh i got law and comm too, but yeahh most likely pharma. will u be trying for med later?

 

[randomuser246]

I think I might actually do science at Usyd and then just do post grad study. Hopefully it helps me to figure out what I want to do.

 

[rh_06]

yeahh i got law and comm too, but yeahh most likely pharma. will u be trying for med later?

Ooo W. Yeah I'm aiming for med.

 

[rh_06]

I think I might actually do science at Usyd and then just do post grad study. Hopefully it helps me to figure out what I want to do.

Thats a pre good plan. B/Science is broad but u can explore many things. U can always choose to do a master in something for post grad. Js keep in mind that in terms of jobs, a B/Science degree alone can't get u much, so youll have to go for honours or a phd should u choose to do B/Science alone.

 

[randomuser246]

Is it possible to be enrolled in 2 degrees and then decide before uni starts. I know I don’t have long but I’m so conflicted. I’ve told my family that I was going to do paramed but that was before the offer for science

 

[rh_06]

Is it possible to be enrolled in 2 degrees and then decide before uni starts. I know I don’t have long but I’m so conflicted. I’ve told my family that I was going to do paramed but that was before the offer for science

Yes u can be enrolled in 2 degrees. U can even do 2 degrees at the same time i.e one at unsw and another at usyd. Js make sure u decide and unenroll by the census date of each uni otherwise you'll be paying for the course and HECS will start counting (if u apply for hecs).

 

[rh_06]

Quick q, are u (op) aiming for post grad med? If so, I would choose the B/science degree and aim for post-grad med at USYD. That's just my personal opinion and I'm a bit swayed by uni prestige. Ultimately its up to u.