*!!!!!!!!!!* For my UK people only (other countries: ignore this message!): ghoopi.com/5-of-the-top-universities-to-study-biomedical-science-in-2020/ "Choosing a university-based solely on the fact that they have IBMS accreditation isn’t very wise as the majority of Biomed graduates never end up using this accreditation to become biomedical scientists, as this is its main purpose. Even if you did, the inhospitable job market for biomedical scientists right now will prove it was a poor decision to study at a university purely for IBMS certification." I have indeed picked up rumours that the medical lab functions are getting over-saturated in the UK... Hence the importance to know your other career/job options with a biomed degree: check my biomedical science playlist: czcams.com/play/PLVkbUwfR9zbmSsF_cQl_hZPLtWko8_vA3.html
I'm 19 this year and will pursue this degree in my local university this October. Im glad that I found your video of you explaining the majority of things that we need to acknowledge when pursuing Biomedical Science. I was scared when I first heard this degree but thanks to you, I'm more prepared to face the challenges. Thank you so much
Great video! Im finishing up my grades from high school as an adult now, with the goal to apply to the biomedicine analyst program in about 1 and a half year. I'm so exited and I hope i will like it as much as I belive now :D
Could you like share some tips and essentials required before starting your biomed year.. It would be so helpful!🌻(i am actually an international student looking forward to study in the uk and pretty nervous a lil guidance would mean alot!)
Hi there! I think dependent on your specific biomed course you could have slight nuances in terms of focus in year 1. (Note that I'm not from the UK, but from Belgium, and so far I have learned that biomed curses differ around the world! However, mostly in year 1 you will have basic chemistry, basic biochemistry, some maths, maybe some physics, and some cell biology and genetics. If there is chemistry/physics/maths, usually these are applied to biological problems, hence it's in specific relevant context. If you snoop around a bit on the following channels you will get an idea of what you might expect throughout biomedical sciences: czcams.com/video/n-gdNQn7pvg/video.html
It's a short one to point out important aspects for those who are about to make the choice of studying Biomed next academic year! Hope it will bring some clearance!
Maybe you can help, I have PCOS and so I want to learn how to heal / treat this condition and help other women I want to study the root cause and use plants, nutrition, supplements, exercise, lifestyle changing to heal / treat l. My long term goal is to set up my own private practice treating women with PCOS symptoms / reproductive health and lifestyle. I want to create my own lifestyle products for said associated symptoms. I’m a mature student with two degrees in Psychology. The idea is to study biomedicine BSc then phd in functional medicine. Is biomedicine the right course for me and if not what are the alternatives. I don’t want to be a conventional doctor but I want the necessary qualifications and license to treat. I’m in London, UK btw.
Hi . Could you explain to me whats the difference between medical laboratory scientist vs boomedical scientist? Also who is more expert at finding new therapies for dieseases?
Hi there! Please read the following: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_laboratory In essence, MLS: medical lab, applied science, accreditation needed ; biomedical scientist (researcher): trained for research labs, basic and translational science, no accreditation needed per se. Here's where it becomes complicated: the UK also calls MLS/MLT 'biomedical scientist'. To get more complicated: With some extra training a biomedical scientist trained for research could adapt to work in a medical lab. MLT/MLS could probably also end up in industry or research perhaps linked with some extra training. The main thing is: when dealing with lab samples from patients in order to diagnose, you are required by law to have evidence of your skills.
@@Biomeducated thank you very much. So i believe that being biomedical science is better for research for new therapies for dieseases . Furthermore, does biomedical science associate with creating new drugs and vaccines?
@@whoisnext9837 Yes, basically biomeds are trained to be at the forefront of new drug target discovery. But this doesn't mean they can't be used in drug development as well, amongst others maybe vaccines. You can get into this with a pharma or biotech degree as well. There's many overlapping options within life sciences!
Hi! I don't speak much English but your You Tube channel catches my attention, I hope I think I will try to learn to speak English!. Besides, I also want to study something related to Biotechnology, I want to study Biomedical Engineering. Any advice on studying Biomedical Engineering?
Hi there! From typing I see your English is already good enough to effectively communicate ;) I have a good friend that's in Biomedical Engineering and has a YT channel: The BME Life, she's in my featured channels, so go check her out ;)
Ow snap, not quite (yet). But I will keep this in mind. I think that's a whole other thing to set up. Let me focus first on improving quality and quantity of my content ;)
Hi buddy, I probably haven't. I don't get notified if people leave comments on comments :s I recently scanned through a lot trying to catch up or find stuff, but it's very inefficient. Perhaps best to contact me through FB or Gmail then ;)
@@Biomeducated Ok! It was about the Phd program in biomedical science from my university. I wanted to know what do you think about it, because maybe, in the future I would consider that as a valid alternative to my original plan: Molecular Medicine. You are more informed than me and you are now a Phd student. I leave the link in this comment: doctorate.biomed.unipd.it/
@@lucabonaccio Well, I see some interesting research areas, for sure! If you're deciding for a PhD, MAKE SURE the topic interests you. This is crucial. If you for instance really want to help discover insights on the mechanisms of Ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease, and you can't find a group in those research areas that are working on this, then I suggest looking somewhere else. 2nd, really question yourself as to why you would do a PhD, what's your motivation. If it's ONLY to get an extra diploma, then you might hit a wall. 3rd, if you found a lab you're interested in: try to contact PhD students or other epmloyees that are there and ask about the atmosphere, how the PI is like, etc. (and ask multiple sources!). Hope this helps!
Hi there! I actually had a question that after doing a sandwich year, could u like go directly in a research field or do u have to have more qualifications for that?
Hi! Well, I never did a placement year because in Belgium my education was a 3 year B.Sc + 2 year M.Sc. From what I've understood, the sandwich year is a 'year in between year 2 and 3 of a B.Sc' to gain relevant industry experience. In my opinion, this could indeed be an extra year to increase your chances of landing a job afterwards, so I recommend taking it if it's there. However, you could still proceed to a M.Sc too. The thing is, if you go for an M.Sc, perhaps the sandwich year seems less relevant as you will gain research experience during your thesis project. HOWEVER, the latter is usually in university research labs, so the sandwich year in INDUSTRY could still give you an edge...
Hey, why did you get your bachelor in biomedical sciences from the university of Ghent (belgium)? (As you mentioned this in a couple of videos.) Do they rank good in the list of other universities in Belgium such as Leuven / Antwerpen, ..?
Hi there! Indeed, Ghent it was (and still is ;)). First off: Belgium is small, so there aren't that many Uni's (11 or 12). Second, there's only 5 in the northern part (Flanders), thus speaking Dutch as 1st language. Third, I live closest to Ghent. The fact that Ghent is usually 2nd in ranking is a bonus :D Here's some numbers: www.mastersportal.com/ranking-country/4/belgium.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Belgium In general, in most rankings KUL (Leuven) and RUG (Ghent) are in the top 100. Across Flanders there's also the VIB (Flemisch Institute for Biotechnology), which is a major player globally, and many RUG and KUL labs are associated with it. Check this list by top science magazine Nature also: www.natureindex.com/supplements/nature-index-2019-biomedical-sciences/tables/overall
Funny thing! This press release is just in from Ghent Uni: www.ugent.be/nl/actueel/shanghai-ranking-world-academic-universities-2020.htm Ranking 66 this year, and 1st Belgian Uni in the list of Top Uni's globally ;)
Is it possible to go on to study a masters degree in neuroscience, microbiology, Pharmacology or biomedical engineering after doing a BSc in biomedical sciences?
Good question! The answer is yes to all, but how exactly you will get there (direct or indirect) can be 1. specific to the university, and 2. specific for the ones you have listed. Biomed engineering, most definitely you will have to catch up on extra (applied) maths and some other courses. The other 2 most likely directly, though I'm doubting a bit on pharmacology. My best advice: go the websites of the particular Master programs and check the 'prerequisites or entry qualifications', there they will state if you can go directly into a program coming from another undergrad (bachelor) or if you will need additional education in a gap year.
Hello, is it possible to change Universities for example: I want to do my bachelor in biomedical science at Leuven university and my master in biomedical science from Ghent university as it offers more majors than the university of Leuven does. Is their an restriction or anything I would have to do to take this step ?
Hi Lal Looo! No there isn't. For that usually there isn't and this can go directly because 1. the same studies (biomed) and 2. the same level: both University. It may appear as such that UGhent has more than KULeuven, but many of the biological subfields listed at UGhent you can simply find within everything Leuven calls the major 'Biomedisch basis- en translationeel onderzoek'.
Thanks a lot for the kind words! Yes, you can go for medicine afterwards. Many take biomed as a premed route. had to look up MBBS though: this is an insightful link: www.mastersportal.com/articles/2598/how-to-apply-to-an-mbbs-medical-degree-in-2020.html In essence, you will still need to pass the entry exam (UCAT or MCAT).
hello i cant open your fb group. I'm a pharmacy graduate and looking forward to do my masters degree in uk but i have alot questions so can you send me you email to contact you. thank you in advance.
*!!!!!!!!!!* For my UK people only (other countries: ignore this message!): ghoopi.com/5-of-the-top-universities-to-study-biomedical-science-in-2020/
"Choosing a university-based solely on the fact that they have IBMS accreditation isn’t very wise as the majority of Biomed graduates never end up using this accreditation to become biomedical scientists, as this is its main purpose. Even if you did, the inhospitable job market for biomedical scientists right now will prove it was a poor decision to study at a university purely for IBMS certification."
I have indeed picked up rumours that the medical lab functions are getting over-saturated in the UK... Hence the importance to know your other career/job options with a biomed degree: check my biomedical science playlist: czcams.com/play/PLVkbUwfR9zbmSsF_cQl_hZPLtWko8_vA3.html
I'm 19 this year and will pursue this degree in my local university this October. Im glad that I found your video of you explaining the majority of things that we need to acknowledge when pursuing Biomedical Science. I was scared when I first heard this degree but thanks to you, I'm more prepared to face the challenges. Thank you so much
Very glad to hear this, Fynn! Go get 'em! ;)
This channel is really helping me not worry for college. Thank you!!
Why worry beforehand ;)
www.pinterest.com/pin/405886985136424879/
So glad I found this channel. Still figuring out what to study for my masters, but I think you’ll help me a lot!
Great! Good to hear that :D Thank you so much
Great video! Im finishing up my grades from high school as an adult now, with the goal to apply to the biomedicine analyst program in about 1 and a half year. I'm so exited and I hope i will like it as much as I belive now :D
I hope so too! Thanks so much for the feedback! :D
Could you like share some tips and essentials required before starting your biomed year.. It would be so helpful!🌻(i am actually an international student looking forward to study in the uk and pretty nervous a lil guidance would mean alot!)
Hi there! I think dependent on your specific biomed course you could have slight nuances in terms of focus in year 1. (Note that I'm not from the UK, but from Belgium, and so far I have learned that biomed curses differ around the world! However, mostly in year 1 you will have basic chemistry, basic biochemistry, some maths, maybe some physics, and some cell biology and genetics. If there is chemistry/physics/maths, usually these are applied to biological problems, hence it's in specific relevant context. If you snoop around a bit on the following channels you will get an idea of what you might expect throughout biomedical sciences: czcams.com/video/n-gdNQn7pvg/video.html
Great tips Kevin! I wish I had these tips in my Undergrads!
I can imagine...BUT you turned out more than fine, Vera ;) glad to be connected to such kindred spirit in life science!
@@Biomeducated the same, so nice to get to know you on CZcams! Hope we will make PhD studies more productive for the viewers!
Yay another video! :D
It's a short one to point out important aspects for those who are about to make the choice of studying Biomed next academic year! Hope it will bring some clearance!
@@Biomeducated That was a really informative and helpful video man!
@@alessandroc1456 So glad it is! :D
Nice to see you again :))
Nice to always see you interacting! :D Many many thanks for that!
Perfectly done 💪👌
Hope you all the best sir 👏 we are waiting for more videos
Glad it was helpful! ;)
very good video, thanks for the informations
You're very welcome, Pedro!
Maybe you can help, I have PCOS and so I want to learn how to heal / treat this condition and help other women I want to study the root cause and use plants, nutrition, supplements, exercise, lifestyle changing to heal / treat l. My long term goal is to set up my own private practice treating women with PCOS symptoms / reproductive health and lifestyle. I want to create my own lifestyle products for said associated symptoms.
I’m a mature student with two degrees in Psychology. The idea is to study biomedicine BSc then phd in functional medicine. Is biomedicine the right course for me and if not what are the alternatives. I don’t want to be a conventional doctor but I want the necessary qualifications and license to treat. I’m in London, UK btw.
Hi . Could you explain to me whats the difference between medical laboratory scientist vs boomedical scientist? Also who is more expert at finding new therapies for dieseases?
Hi there! Please read the following: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_laboratory
In essence, MLS: medical lab, applied science, accreditation needed ; biomedical scientist (researcher): trained for research labs, basic and translational science, no accreditation needed per se. Here's where it becomes complicated: the UK also calls MLS/MLT 'biomedical scientist'. To get more complicated: With some extra training a biomedical scientist trained for research could adapt to work in a medical lab. MLT/MLS could probably also end up in industry or research perhaps linked with some extra training. The main thing is: when dealing with lab samples from patients in order to diagnose, you are required by law to have evidence of your skills.
@@Biomeducated thank you very much. So i believe that being biomedical science is better for research for new therapies for dieseases . Furthermore, does biomedical science associate with creating new drugs and vaccines?
@@whoisnext9837 Yes, basically biomeds are trained to be at the forefront of new drug target discovery. But this doesn't mean they can't be used in drug development as well, amongst others maybe vaccines. You can get into this with a pharma or biotech degree as well. There's many overlapping options within life sciences!
Hi! I don't speak much English but your You Tube channel catches my attention, I hope I think I will try to learn to speak English!. Besides, I also want to study something related to Biotechnology, I want to study Biomedical Engineering. Any advice on studying Biomedical Engineering?
Hi there! From typing I see your English is already good enough to effectively communicate ;)
I have a good friend that's in Biomedical Engineering and has a YT channel: The BME Life, she's in my featured channels, so go check her out ;)
@@Biomeducated Thank you very much! I use google translator haha, I'll see your friend's YT channel, greetings from Mexico
Do you do merch? ;)
Ow snap, not quite (yet). But I will keep this in mind. I think that's a whole other thing to set up. Let me focus first on improving quality and quantity of my content ;)
Hi kevin, I wrote you a message in your site few weeks ago, did you see that?
Anyway, godd video as always
Hi buddy, I probably haven't. I don't get notified if people leave comments on comments :s I recently scanned through a lot trying to catch up or find stuff, but it's very inefficient. Perhaps best to contact me through FB or Gmail then ;)
Or did you mean the website? Cause that's not fully running yet ;) (spoiler alert :p)
@@Biomeducated Ok! It was about the Phd program in biomedical science from my university. I wanted to know what do you think about it, because maybe, in the future I would consider that as a valid alternative to my original plan: Molecular Medicine. You are more informed than me and you are now a Phd student. I leave the link in this comment:
doctorate.biomed.unipd.it/
@@Biomeducated yeah, maybe I found your new website haha
@@lucabonaccio Well, I see some interesting research areas, for sure! If you're deciding for a PhD, MAKE SURE the topic interests you. This is crucial. If you for instance really want to help discover insights on the mechanisms of Ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease, and you can't find a group in those research areas that are working on this, then I suggest looking somewhere else. 2nd, really question yourself as to why you would do a PhD, what's your motivation. If it's ONLY to get an extra diploma, then you might hit a wall. 3rd, if you found a lab you're interested in: try to contact PhD students or other epmloyees that are there and ask about the atmosphere, how the PI is like, etc. (and ask multiple sources!). Hope this helps!
Hi there! I actually had a question that after doing a sandwich year, could u like go directly in a research field or do u have to have more qualifications for that?
Hi! Well, I never did a placement year because in Belgium my education was a 3 year B.Sc + 2 year M.Sc. From what I've understood, the sandwich year is a 'year in between year 2 and 3 of a B.Sc' to gain relevant industry experience. In my opinion, this could indeed be an extra year to increase your chances of landing a job afterwards, so I recommend taking it if it's there. However, you could still proceed to a M.Sc too. The thing is, if you go for an M.Sc, perhaps the sandwich year seems less relevant as you will gain research experience during your thesis project. HOWEVER, the latter is usually in university research labs, so the sandwich year in INDUSTRY could still give you an edge...
@@Biomeducated Oh Okay Okay Thank you sooo much💛
Hey, why did you get your bachelor in biomedical sciences from the university of Ghent (belgium)? (As you mentioned this in a couple of videos.)
Do they rank good in the list of other universities in Belgium such as Leuven / Antwerpen, ..?
Hi there! Indeed, Ghent it was (and still is ;)). First off: Belgium is small, so there aren't that many Uni's (11 or 12). Second, there's only 5 in the northern part (Flanders), thus speaking Dutch as 1st language. Third, I live closest to Ghent. The fact that Ghent is usually 2nd in ranking is a bonus :D
Here's some numbers:
www.mastersportal.com/ranking-country/4/belgium.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Belgium
In general, in most rankings KUL (Leuven) and RUG (Ghent) are in the top 100. Across Flanders there's also the VIB (Flemisch Institute for Biotechnology), which is a major player globally, and many RUG and KUL labs are associated with it. Check this list by top science magazine Nature also: www.natureindex.com/supplements/nature-index-2019-biomedical-sciences/tables/overall
Funny thing! This press release is just in from Ghent Uni: www.ugent.be/nl/actueel/shanghai-ranking-world-academic-universities-2020.htm
Ranking 66 this year, and 1st Belgian Uni in the list of Top Uni's globally ;)
Good video
Thank you so much!
Is it possible to go on to study a masters degree in neuroscience, microbiology, Pharmacology or biomedical engineering after doing a BSc in biomedical sciences?
Good question! The answer is yes to all, but how exactly you will get there (direct or indirect) can be 1. specific to the university, and 2. specific for the ones you have listed. Biomed engineering, most definitely you will have to catch up on extra (applied) maths and some other courses. The other 2 most likely directly, though I'm doubting a bit on pharmacology. My best advice: go the websites of the particular Master programs and check the 'prerequisites or entry qualifications', there they will state if you can go directly into a program coming from another undergrad (bachelor) or if you will need additional education in a gap year.
Hello, is it possible to change Universities for example: I want to do my bachelor in biomedical science at Leuven university and my master in biomedical science from Ghent university as it offers more majors than the university of Leuven does. Is their an restriction or anything I would have to do to take this step ?
Hi Lal Looo! No there isn't. For that usually there isn't and this can go directly because 1. the same studies (biomed) and 2. the same level: both University.
It may appear as such that UGhent has more than KULeuven, but many of the biological subfields listed at UGhent you can simply find within everything Leuven calls the major 'Biomedisch basis- en translationeel onderzoek'.
Hello, your videos very helpful to me and keep it up. I'm studying bsc(Hons) biomedical science, can i study mbbs after gruadution?
Thanks a lot for the kind words! Yes, you can go for medicine afterwards. Many take biomed as a premed route. had to look up MBBS though: this is an insightful link: www.mastersportal.com/articles/2598/how-to-apply-to-an-mbbs-medical-degree-in-2020.html
In essence, you will still need to pass the entry exam (UCAT or MCAT).
@@Biomeducated Thanks brother for your help
@@Joseph-rg6io No problem ;)
hello i cant open your fb group. I'm a pharmacy graduate and looking forward to do my masters degree in uk but i have alot questions so can you send me you email to contact you. thank you in advance.
Ow, how come you can't open? Normally it should work :D e-mail is on the about page of this channel ;)