Degree Question

Nazca

Nazca

Nazca

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Is it possible to do another undergraduate degree in a completely different field after graduating?
 
Thanks, reason I ask is I'm starting my 3rd and final year in Biochemistry, and I want to either Computer Science or Maths after next year. I though I'll see through the end of this year since last year I got a 2:1, and I really don't like Biochemistry anymore.
 
Nazca said:
Thanks, reason I ask is I'm starting my 3rd and final year in Biochemistry, and I want to either Computer Science or Maths after next year. I though I'll see through the end of this year since last year I got a 2:1, and I really don't like Biochemistry anymore.
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Considered a master in Bioinformatics? (google it if unfamiliar).

The SLC/local LEA will very rarely fund a second undergrad degree.... infact, Medicine is the only one I know of.
 
jdickerson said:
Considered a master in Bioinformatics? (google it if unfamiliar).

The SLC/local LEA will very rarely fund a second undergrad degree.... infact, Medicine is the only one I know of.
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Again, not really interested in bioinformatics. I didn't know that the SLC won't fund me. :( I really don't know where to go with this degree, I don't want to pursue Biochemistry, and dropping out will seem like a waste of 2 years...
 
You could probably do an MSc in computing after your undergrad degree. I was going to before I moved jobs (did a BSc in Env. Biology).
 
many jobs dont require a degree in a named subject, as the degree really proves that you should have some brains.

really your not limited to your choice of degree as a career at all.

theres nothing to stop you doing for example business/IT jobs, or a conversion to law of you wanted.
 
If you do want to remain a student, then the MSc option is a much better idea than taking another BSc - I know people that have done this, and it's worked out well for them.

The companies I've worked for have asked for a computing-related degree... but not all do.
 
I would just do an Msc in Comp Sci from a good uni. The course will be hardcore intensive, but I don't think its worth doing another 3 years.. (speaking as someone who is a final year comp sci student)
 
Una said:
I would just do an Msc in Comp Sci from a good uni. The course will be hardcore intensive, but I don't think its worth doing another 3 years.. (speaking as someone who is a final year comp sci student)
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I agree with this, although if you were to take that avenue, you'd really have to hit the ground running. Lots of background study and research, I guess.
 
As already said, try for a masters or just get a job in something unrelated.

I did Chemistry -> Business Analysis -> Software Testing, glad I did too.
 
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