Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,152,086 members, 7,814,776 topics. Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 at 07:33 PM

Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? - Education - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Education / Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? (9912 Views)

Pharmacy Vs Medical Lab Science / Kendra Jumbo: First Class ABSU Med. Lab. Science Best Graduating Student (Photos / What's The Difference Between Med Lab Science And Med Lab Tech (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) (Reply) (Go Down)

Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Dabyes(f): 9:09pm On Nov 04, 2020
Please guys, I need help to decide which course to choose. Can someone someone help me with the employment status of these courses in Nigeria?
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Zeeknow3245(m): 11:02pm On Nov 04, 2020
I know the three courses are not directly involved in patient care, they don't make critical decisions for patients and are not known by patients.
Radiography uses cutting edge technologies to get defined pictures of the body which is referred to the Radiologist for diagnosis. You are not Licenced to diagnose patient except with a masters in Diagnostic Radiography.

Medical Laboratory Scientist work in the pathology labs under a Pathologist to run test. They are no Licenced to interprete results. You will do alot of test on faeces,sputum,semen,blood and drugs.
Biochemistry I don't really know.
If you don't want serious patient Interaction and you want to mind your business do Medical Lab.
If you want to use modern technologies to get pin point photographs of inyernal body do Radiography.
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by NobleSeed(m): 11:13pm On Nov 04, 2020
Go for radiography bro and tank me later.

5 Likes 1 Share

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Dabyes(f): 11:37pm On Nov 04, 2020
Zeeknow3245:
I know the three courses are not directly involved in patient care, they don't make critical decisions for patients and are not known by patients.
Radiography uses cutting edge technologies to get defined pictures of the body which is referred to the Radiologist for diagnosis. You are not Licenced to diagnose patient except with a masters in Diagnostic Radiography.

Medical Laboratory Scientist work in the pathology labs under a Pathologist to run test. They are no Licenced to interprete results. You will do alot of test on faeces,sputum,semen,blood and drugs.
Biochemistry I don't really know.
If you don't want serious patient Interaction and you want to mind your business do Medical Lab.
If you want to use modern technologies to get pin point photographs of inyernal body do Radiography.

Thanks.
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by KINGJAJA888(m): 7:27am On Nov 05, 2020
NobleSeed:
Go for radiography bro and tank me later.
Boss Why do u suggest radiography. Also in the same situation but my Spirit is telling me to Choose Radiography and leave med lab
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by yeuch: 9:08am On Nov 05, 2020
I would suggest you go for medical laboratory if you are to stay in Nigeria and wants to be independent, you may face big competition from ML Technicians if you are looking for jobs. Radiography is Good but it constantly exposes you to radiation which I is not good for your health also it costs more to set up. Biochemistry is good also if you are enthusiastic about life science in general but in terms of giving you money in Nigeria the opportunities are few or else you want to be a lecturer.

The truth is that there is no safe-land in all these keep making your enquiries and go with anyone you feel is more interesting to you
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Adex16: 10:46am On Nov 05, 2020
Zeeknow3245:
I know the three courses are not directly involved in patient care, they don't make critical decisions for patients and are not known by patients.
Radiography uses cutting edge technologies to get defined pictures of the body which is referred to the Radiologist for diagnosis. You are not Licenced to diagnose patient except with a masters in Diagnostic Radiography.

Medical Laboratory Scientist work in the pathology labs under a Pathologist to run test. They are no Licenced to interprete results. You will do alot of test on faeces,sputum,semen,blood and drugs.
Biochemistry I don't really know.
If you don't want serious patient Interaction and you want to mind your business do Medical Lab.
If you want to use modern technologies to get pin point photographs of inyernal body do Radiography.
a med lab scientists works under a pathologist?? I don't think dats correct oo

2 Likes

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by tobechi74: 12:30pm On Nov 05, 2020
Radiography is good so you can listen to radio Biafra





#runsaway

3 Likes

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Jackmj(m): 1:24pm On Nov 05, 2020
tobechi74:
Radiography is good so you can listen to radio Biafra





#runsaway
Hahaha grin
tobechi74:
Radiography is good so you can listen to radio Biafra





#runsaway
Hahaha
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Zeeknow3245(m): 1:58pm On Nov 05, 2020
Adex16:
a med lab scientists works under a pathologist?? I don't think dats correct oo
una no go agree na. The pathology is the head of all departments in pathology check am. Nigeria sef
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by NobleSeed(m): 2:55pm On Nov 05, 2020
KINGJAJA888:
Boss Why do u suggest radiography. Also in the same situation but my Spirit is telling me to Choose Radiography and leave med lab
is not a competitive course and is far less stressful than med lab, but note good comes easy ooh.... I say e dey less stressful no mean say e no hard at all ooh.
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Angelacruz: 3:34pm On Nov 05, 2020
Go for nursing,u will tank me later.

1 Like

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by holsconcept(m): 4:01pm On Nov 05, 2020
Choose MLS, it's secured
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by SmileDance(f): 4:20pm On Nov 05, 2020
Stay away from biochemistry

2 Likes

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Karleb(m): 5:58pm On Nov 05, 2020
SmileDance:
Stay away from biochemistry

gringringrin

OP listen to this advice.

Biochemistry sweet for mouth and ear but to get the job na war.

I think MLS or Radiography will give you upper hand in the labor market.


I sincerely believe passion should not be the only reason to study a course, the most important factor that should decide that should be employment rate and salary for the course.

That means, even if you don't like course A but you know there are job and good salary for the course when you graduate, STUDY IT!

4 Likes

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by oyetunjibaba: 6:03pm On Nov 05, 2020
Angelacruz:
Go for nursing,u will tank me later.


Can you give reason(s) pls?
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Angelacruz: 6:20pm On Nov 05, 2020
D pay is good n u can easily work outside d country
oyetunjibaba:



Can you give reason(s) pls?

1 Like

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by oyetunjibaba: 6:26pm On Nov 05, 2020
Angelacruz:
D pay is good n u can easily work outside d country


U 're one right?
Thanks
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Uyi168: 6:32pm On Nov 05, 2020
Dabyes:
Please guys, I need help to decide which course to choose. Can someone someone help me with the employment status of these courses in Nigeria?
..
Your pick should be between radiology and med lab..
Biochemistry nor be course..

1 Like

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by iboboyswag(m): 6:52pm On Nov 05, 2020
Radiography all the way!!

Reasons

Besides Nursing and Radiography, no other medical discipline secures you a sure pathway to an international job with just your local certificate.

If going abroad is not your thing, unlike MLS and Biochemistry (this one is actually useless. Many graduates are now makeup artist and insurance agents) there are ready jobs for you here in Nigeria starting right from your internship.

Finally, the industry is not saturated and your opportunity for growth and exploration is infinite.

P.S: Radiographers are hot cakes right now across the world. Whether you are a medical radiographer or industrial radiographer, na you go decide how your life go be.

Avoid Microbiology, Biochemistry and all those worthless courses... You would be better learning carpentry than studying them

4 Likes

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by ugohdignity111(m): 7:37pm On Nov 05, 2020
Try study Environmental Biology-Zoology

Life now is not all about what you study dude
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Zeeknow3245(m): 8:08pm On Nov 05, 2020
iboboyswag:
Radiography all the way!!

Reasons

Besides Nursing and Radiography, no other medical discipline secures you a sure pathway to an international job with just your local certificate.

If going abroad is not your thing, unlike MLS and Biochemistry (this one is actually useless. Many graduates are now makeup artist and insurance agents) there are ready jobs for you here in Nigeria starting right from your internship.

Finally, the industry is not saturated and your opportunity for growth and exploration is infinite.

P.S: Radiographers are hot cakes right now across the world. Whether you are a medical radiographer or industrial radiographer, na you go decide how your life go be.

Avoid Microbiology, Biochemistry and all those worthless courses... You would be better learning carpentry than studying them
Don't deceive yourself please ehn. In Both courses you are limited both home and abroad you end up being a Laboratory Manager and Radiography Manager and that is how good as it gets. It is only in the UK you might get into easily, in the USA forget it you will go back to school. Mind you apart from ultrasound, MRI and CT scan which are don't have the adequate contemporary machines. But how many do these except those who might be working in big teaching hospitals or big private hospitals.
Pata Pata you will specialise Ultrasonography, MRI etc.
The two courses are rewarding but very boring. If you feel in the end you would have qualms with serving under somebody then find your square root.
It is only in Nigeria everybody want to be a boss of everything including MLS and Radiographers which are Lab Scientist and Image technologists Respectivelygringrin.
OP if patient care is what you want go for Physiotherapy/Medical Rehabilitation, Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Vet med, Dentistry, Orthopaedic Technology, optometry. If you don't mind seeing people then Radiography and MLS is okay
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Angelacruz: 8:26pm On Nov 05, 2020
Ok
oyetunjibaba:


U 're one right? Thanks
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by iboboyswag(m): 8:34pm On Nov 05, 2020
Zeeknow3245:

Don't deceive yourself please ehn. In Both courses you are limited both home and abroad you end up being a Laboratory Manager and Radiography Manager and that is how good as it gets. It is only in the UK you might get into easily, in the USA forget it you will go back to school. Mind you apart from ultrasound, MRI and CT scan which are don't have the adequate contemporary machines. But how many do these except those who might be working in big teaching hospitals or big private hospitals.
Pata Pata you will specialise Ultrasonography, MRI etc.
The two courses are rewarding but very boring. If you feel in the end you would have qualms with serving under somebody then find your square root.
It is only in Nigeria everybody want to be a boss of everything including MLS and Radiographers which are Lab Scientist and Image technologists Respectivelygringrin.
OP if patient care is what you want go for Physiotherapy/Medical Rehabilitation, Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Vet med, Dentistry, Orthopaedic Technology, optometry. If you don't mind seeing people then Radiography and MLS is okay


You have said so much yet said nothing.

6 Likes

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Zeeknow3245(m): 8:52pm On Nov 05, 2020
iboboyswag:


You have said so much yet said nothing.
The truth hurts bruv
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by oyetunjibaba: 8:52pm On Nov 05, 2020
Zeeknow3245:

Don't deceive yourself please ehn. In Both courses you are limited both home and abroad you end up being a Laboratory Manager and Radiography Manager and that is how good as it gets. It is only in the UK you might get into easily, in the USA forget it you will go back to school. Mind you apart from ultrasound, MRI and CT scan which are don't have the adequate contemporary machines. But how many do these except those who might be working in big teaching hospitals or big private hospitals.
Pata Pata you will specialise Ultrasonography, MRI etc.
The two courses are rewarding but very boring. If you feel in the end you would have qualms with serving under somebody then find your square root.
It is only in Nigeria everybody want to be a boss of everything including MLS and Radiographers which are Lab Scientist and Image technologists Respectivelygringrin.
OP if patient care is what you want go for Physiotherapy/Medical Rehabilitation, Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Vet med, Dentistry, Orthopaedic Technology, optometry. If you don't mind seeing people then Radiography and MLS is okay

Na was o
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by oyetunjibaba: 8:55pm On Nov 05, 2020
Zeeknow3245:

The truth hurts bruv

1 Like

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Zeeknow3245(m): 9:09pm On Nov 05, 2020
oyetunjibaba:


u better go face yr vet med...hope sey u dey read sha
Na so bruv
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by iboboyswag(m): 9:36pm On Nov 05, 2020
Zeeknow3245:

The truth hurts bruv

Let me humor you.

Go back and read what you wrote up there and see if it made sense to you. The OP asked a question, rather than answer from your seemingly wealth of knowledge, you chose instead to make absolutely no sense. Speaking of things that weren't asked and even worse, in the most incoherent manner.

Your inability to understand basic rules of writing (grammar, proper use of punctuation and paragraphs) left me and I believe everyone else confused as to the message you are trying to pass across.

Mention me when you have corrected your errors and made some sense.

2 Likes

Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Zeeknow3245(m): 10:30pm On Nov 05, 2020
iboboyswag:


Let me humor you.

Go back and read what you wrote up there and see if it made sense to you. The OP asked a question, rather than answer from your seemingly wealth of knowledge, you chose instead to make absolutely no sense. Speaking of things that weren't asked and even worse, in the most incoherent manner.

Your inability to understand basic rules of writing (grammar, proper use of punctuation and paragraphs) left me and I believe everyone else confused as to the message you are trying to pass across.

Mention me when you have corrected your errors and made some sense.

And that's what hurt yougringrin? I don't do that here on NLAND. I can't waste my precious time
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by Oluwaseun1995: 11:47pm On Nov 05, 2020
oyetunjibaba:


u better go face yr vet med...hope sey u dey read sha

Lol, you mean am
Re: Should I Go For Radiography, Medical Lab Science Or Biochemistry? by oyetunjibaba: 7:02am On Nov 06, 2020
Oluwaseun1995:


Lol, you mean am


seriously,that guy is confused..
Na so so jump,frm one course to another.

(1) (2) (Reply)

Nairaland Inter-school Debate. ::UNIOSUN:: / Maritime University Granted Approval By NUC To Commence Degree Programmes / Maduka David Immanuel Emerges Best Waec Candidate

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 55
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.