• Question: I'm interested in studying biology and psychology at university but im not sure on where to go from there. Do you have any ideas on what I could do after.

    Asked by anon-186220 to Verity, Trystan, Raquel, Danny, Catherine, Andy on 10 Nov 2018.
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      Raquel Medialdea Carrera answered on 10 Nov 2018:

      Hi Lisa,
      Biology and Psychology are both really cool and interesting! There are so many really interesting things that you could do after studying both of them!

      For example, you could do research on an area between biology and psychology. You could work investigating the psychology of animal behaviour.

      You could work on science museums, or as a psychologist with children or adult.

      You could work with technological companies understanding the psychological behaviour of customers.

      You could have many different options!! 🙂 It would be important that you think what do you enjoy doing. What type of job do you see yourself doing?
      I totally recommend you to follow whatever makes you passionate and whatever you find the most interesting.
      Good luck! 🙂

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      Danny Ward answered on 11 Nov 2018:

      The nice thing about studying this is that it provides you with lots of options afterwards, they are very interesting subjects to take at University level if you feel that is the right decision for you.
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      Some of the most common jobs in these fields include scientific research, healthcare, science communication roles, government advisory roles, teaching, bio/psychology business roles, technical roles and more! Lots of very good options that provide a good living and are in demand right now (and for the foreseeable future).
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      You can of course do something completely unrelated after your degree. Many people loved their degree but want to do something different for a job. Many employers recognise and appreciate a degree from any subject in many roles.
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      University of course isn’t the only option. There are plenty of entry-level jobs, training schemes, and apprentships designed to open up a career in biology and psychology where you can earn, learn and work. Its good to have a think about what you enjoy, what kind of job you want and how you want to get there 🙂

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      Verity Hill answered on 11 Nov 2018:

      That sounds really cool! Biology and psychology are both fascinating subjects. I would say at each point do what you find most interesting – that’s the modules that you pick, or your extracurricular activities. University is about more than just your degree! You can learn how to do all sorts of really fun stuff – you might discover a passion for sport, or making theatre, or organising large events!

      So don’t worry if you’re not sure where you might take a degree in biology and psychology.

      Both biology and psychology could lead to all sorts of career paths. They can be related to your subject (you could work in conservation, for people making wildlife documentaries, you could be a science journalist, you could help kids at school that need some extra help with learning things, there’s all sorts of stuff!) or it could be completely unrelated. I know biologists and psychologists that have gone on to all sorts of different things using the skills that you pick up doing a science degree (like critical thinking and data analysis).

      Good luck!

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      Trystan Leng answered on 12 Nov 2018:

      Both subjects will provide you with a lot of opportunities. I would recommend doing the one you enjoy most, not the one that you will think will give you the most options. At university, you will learn about the different branches of the subject you choose, and you’ll get to find out what you really find interesting, if you want a career in science. Even if you don’t stick with science, a scientific degree teaches you many of the so-called ‘soft-skills’ such as teamwork, report writing, and logical thinking, that many graduate employers value.

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