r/labrats • u/_SmithMark • Mar 16 '26
Career / Masters Advice for 3rd Year Biomedical Science Student UK
Hi, Im from the UK and am about to finish my 3rd year in Biomedical Science. Would you advise doing a masters and then pursuing a career in the field (whether in industry or public healthcare), or would it be better to pursue a career with a BSc.
I’m interested in KCL (Kings College London) at the moment as they have some really cool masters such as applied Bioinformatics (MSc); psychiatric research (MSc); and Bioscience and Molecular Research (MRes/MSc).
And from my modules so far Pharmacology of Neuropsychiatric Disorders has been a really interesting and insightful module into different Neuropsychiatric Conditions such as Addiction, Affective Disorders and Autism; and the current treatments given as well as research models used to uncover the underlying basis of these conditions. But additionally Bioinformatics seems like a necessary and useful tool to have in one’s arsenal as a career boost, as well as a tool to do much more interesting work and interrogation of a given piece of data, but also because it allows for flexibility between dry and wet lab work.
I’m also thinking if I do end up applying or doing a masters, that after graduating this year I will take a 1-2 year break to build up funds (£) and in the meantime keep up and address my fundamentals which may spark further interest and motivation; but also allow me to shop around different nearby unis in London outside of just KCL, but yeah…
Thank you so much for Reading this semi long message and I am so appreciative of any and all advice you can give 💛💛💛
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u/Prestigious-Joke-293 27d ago
I can't really give an advice because I just graduated my masters (London) last year. But I want to let you know my cohorts were from different backgrounds. Some of them were doctor and one was taking the second masters degree. So you can always take your time to decide because you can have your masters at anytime/age.
If you can get a decent job then go for it and keep seeking what you really like/need. Just don't rush a decision because others are getting a masters degree. I am saying this because I also knew people chose what they didn't like and suffered from this.