Maynooth biological and biomedical science, yes/no?

lilyomara

Thinking seriously about doing this course if i get the points but i don't know if the course is quite as good as the equivalent in other colleges? And I'm wondering about the college from a student life perspective also, any advice?

JaMurphay

Hey lilyomara.

I'm currently in my 4th year of this degree and I love it.
I know there are mixed opinions about the course, but it is a really good course, especially if you wish to get into the research field.
Now a lot of people wish to do this, but you cannot go straight into a hospital lab as a technician after this degree, as there is not enough practical hours during the 4 years. If you're looking to do it as a back door into medicine (do GAMSAT afterwards), research, industrial work or biobusiness it is a great course to do.

I don't want to go on and on about it, but if you have any specific questions don't hesitate to ask

lilyomara

Thanks any help i can get is great what do you plan on doing after?

JaMurphay

I want to get into research, I am looking to do a PhD once I've finished. I'm in the middle of doing applications at the mo !

What are you thinking of doing ?

lilyomara

I'm not quite sure yet i'm hoping that during whatever course i do i'll get a better idea of what i'd like to do after. it'll definately be more on the biomedical side of things anyway. Human biology is really what im interested in