• Question: How did you find science during school? How long did it take for you to complete your qualifications? Do you like your job?

    Asked by neilpatel505 to Amy, Craig, Laura, Partha, Saffron on 15 Jun 2015. This question was also asked by _s.s.c_ah, heinz_beans 690, Abi, kaitlinnnn & aliceeee & b.
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      Craig Doig answered on 15 Jun 2015:

      it was ok. I hated it less that the other subjects !
      To complete my qualifications took a long time.
      degree 3 years
      masters degree 1 year
      PhD 4 years

      and I’m still learning, which is what science is all about.

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      Laura Wales answered on 15 Jun 2015:

      I liked Physics and Biology but only did Biology to a higher level but then I lost interest when it came to plants. I much prefer humans!

      Because I left school with only Standard Grades in these subjects I had to get my science Highers in college night class, which took 2 years as I was working during the day.

      University took 4 years for the degree, so for me it was 6 years in total because I didn’t get my science qualifications in school.

      I was lucky to go to a university which had an accredited course – the same course in some other universities would have taken another 2-ish years.

      I also did a HND in an Admin and IT course which helped me get the job I now have but it wasn’t a requirement. I absolutely love my job! I find it interesting, very rewarding when dealing with patients and it’s a lot of fun. My work mates are great.

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      Amy Cameron answered on 15 Jun 2015:

      I loved science at school. I chose separate sciences for GCSE at school and then did maths, chemistry and biology for A level. I wanted to do chemistry initially at university but found A level chemistry very hard so switched to applying to do biology. It was a good decision as I love biology! My degree took my 4 years as it is an honours degree and 3 and a half for my PhD (as I had an honours degree I didn’t have to study for a masters before starting my PhD). Yes I like my job. It can be hard work and tiring at times but generally all the effort pays off.

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