Is it too late to undertake radical change in career in later life?

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Hello all,

I was just wondering if anyone has undertaken a radical change in career in later life? I'm late 20s (and shudder thinking about it), and have found myself in a very comfortable life, but absolutely no drive to progress in this line of work.

I have, however, found an enormous interest in medicine (well, entry level emergency medicine) working as an emergency responder. The subject and concepts interest me hugely, to the extent I'm considering completely changing my life and putting a good chuck of my life in this.

Has anyone else done something drastic? Regret it? Am I too late in even considering this?
 
I'm considering the whole studying medicine ball, rather than paramedic.

Unfortunately not a graduate, but I've seen some Universities offering foundation levels which bring you up to speed for an extra year or two.
From what I've read, i'd have to pick up a couple of relevant A levels which shouldn't be too much problem. My current qualifications are very unspecific I'm afraid; ranging from IT, to Payroll, to Personnel, to Business Management.
 
tres said:
I'm considering the whole studying medicine ball, rather than paramedic.

Unfortunately not a graduate, but I've seen some Universities offering foundation levels which bring you up to speed for an extra year or two.
From what I've read, i'd have to pick up a couple of relevant A levels which shouldn't be too much problem. My current qualifications are very unspecific I'm afraid; ranging from IT, to Payroll, to Personnel, to Business Management.
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Well, I can tell you that studying medicine is very very competitive. I'm a prospective medic too. The foundation courses are even more competitive than the normal entry. Not only that, but it'd take 5-6 years out of your life. The deadline for UCAS is looming, you probably won't be able to apply until next year. But, despite all of the above, you can do it, you'd just need a very strong application, and even the foundation course requires AAA at A level (I think)
 
Considering you still have 35+ working years ahead of you, I think you have time for a change or two yet :)
 
Thanks for that, it's appreciated. I'd be looking at spending this next year bringing some relevant subjects up to scratch, something I could do whilst giving me a better insight into the subject and some time to think. I'll obviously carry on with the emergency respondering which (you never know) might give my eventual application a little more of a shine!

Best of luck for your course
 
Remember that entering university as a mature student may result in higher fees (as an idea of cost look at non-capped rates paid by non-EU students) and no access to loans. This means 6 years of medicine could cost a pretty penny while at the same time you have forgone earnings.
 
Well, after having a chat with an admissions department, I've enrolled in a couple of courses that should assist my eventual application.

Also due to my rural location, the EU has a grant that will pay for my helicopter flights to the mainland for exams and associated costs.

Step one underway!
 
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