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I hope u haven’t forgotten all about biochem. It’s possible to get back to the profession but it might cost you a bit and I don’t knw much about MBA as it’s not my field

Odedenshi1:
Greetings bro @Omopapa, thanks for all the info shared so far. Please I need your advice
Would you recommend an MRES in Biomedical Laboratory Science or an MBA? I have a BSc in Biochemistry and a PGD Business Administration with 10years Retail Sales Experience. The goal is to be able to secure a job in the UK after graduation, I await your response. Many thanks

The M.Sc course was kind of meant for those who were already practising practitioners.


This is not true Cus I completed MSc Biomedical Sciences even before getting a job

The only way one can practice is by going for the undergraduate biomed course, or applying directly to the institute itself.

U don’t necessarily need an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences just like my undergrad was in Biochem. You can have ur degree assessed by IBMS who will then tell u the topup modules u need to do to meet their requirement

Although completing an undergrad in Biomed is direct access

What did u study in ur undergrad and what course is the offer from Teeside

Yampotatocarrot:
@omopapa, please this might be lengthy but I'll try to make it as understandable as possible. Bear with me.

While waiting for Bradford's decision on my English proficiency, I got a mail from Wolverhampton stating that even though their biomedical science course is accredited by IBMS, completing the course does not allow one work as a biomedical scientist afterwards, and this applies to ALL IBMS-accredited masters course, irrespective of university.

They said the M.Sc course was kind of meant for those who were already practising practitioners. The only way one can practice is by going for the undergraduate biomed course, or applying directly to the institute itself.

(Note: I haven't applied to Wolverhampton yet. I saw the caveat while trying to apply and decided to contact them to get more information on that)

Please, I'm confused. Isn't there a way around this, considering I already have another offer from Teesside?

I can look into your profile for you and help fine tune it to suit the job u are applying for

onyinyenduka:
@omopapa, Please i am HCPC registered and i have Bsc in Med Lab Science. I have been applying for NHS jobs and getting rejection mail,can you share your NHS profile with me so i can compare and do a better profile.

Thank you

Someone who earns £8/hr outside london will live comfortably that a Londoner with £12/hr.

Phenmeson:
Other cities are more cheaper but London is like Lagos. Job opportunities are more in London, you can do other business. I still travel over 40miles to London to do my 9ja food shopping.

It’s expensive but it’s the new deal now. If you can afford it, it’s worth it u won’t struggle to get a job

SQMrProducer:
Hello omopapa, I have read all there is to read about the physician associate course but I will like to hear yours and anyone's views about the course. Thanks

Depends on the city u want to stay. BCU, Coventry uni, londonmet, liverpool uni, wolves uni to mention but a few

Candanyl:
Thank you for your response.please which university would you recommend i apply to for nursing

None for international students I’m afraid. Well lemme say none that I knw of

Mobilipia:
Please house any credible student loan company that can give loan to a prospective UK student with a flexible payment of 5-7years. Someone told me government is no more given the student loan again.

You might have to fine tune your application to suite with their requirements, I can help with that. Also minimum UK experience of 3 months with luck shld be enough to land you your first job

Calm054:
Thank you Omopapa for your reply. I already have accounts with the different job sites you mentioned. Nothing encouraging has come out of it because I do not have UK work experience. I just needed to know how many months experience I would need to be accepted in UK. I have read and taken note of your advice and would act accordingly. As for ILR, God would perfect that one for us, we just need to start the race and start it well. Thank you so much once again.

Even though it’s more expensive, it has more potentials in my own opinion. You can work ANYWHERE as health and safety officer even in engineering, medical, banking industry but u need experience

anthonanik:
Gurus in the HOUSE I GREET ALL and ALL PROTOCOLS observed.

I want to ask few questions please.

I gained admission to study MSc Energy and Environmental Management (with Advanced Practice) 20 months Full time

Course Location: Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

Tuition: 7500 pounds per year with 1500 pound scholarship.

I also gained admission to study MSc Safety, Health and Environmental Management(1 year) in University of South Wales.

Tuition fee: Fees: £14300*
Scholarship Awarded: £2500*
Amount to Pay: £11800*

I wanted a CANDID advice on the one to accept with the following criterias

1. Sellable skill in UK
2. Above to secure someone PR fast.
3. Investment return.
4. Location
5. Post study work consideration.

Please guys in UK I really una help before speaking with my Sponsor

Then those sites can be of help also network on LinkedIn and attend seminar/workshop if you have free time

Aprokodaughter:
I am in the media industry

Biomedical sciences, nursing, associate physician (2 years degree that makes u “a doctor” without prescription power)

Candanyl:
Please i have a bsc in physiology .what course would you advise i take at masters level in the UK with a high job prospect@omopapa

Using medical jobs as a case study, except you want to work in private organisations indeed and Reed is not the place for you to be applying for jobs.

Most Medical jobs are so competitive that they close down the application once they hit the target sometimes even earlier so u don’t have time for redirection as the case is with indeed website.

The official NHS job website will be the appropriate place to be in this case, applying on indeed will even redirect u to the official website and submitting ur CV on there is like helping them build their archive of CVs.

So best thing to do is find the highest recruiter of labour in your field and setup job alerts with them. Infact LinkedIn is much preferable for professional jobs than indeed, total job, Reed and the likes except ur looking for care work, factory jobs, security etc

Aprokodaughter:
Sorry, please do you know anyone who has used indeed or reed to get a job after they uploaded their CV on the website.

I am asking because of my Nigerian mentality and experience with Jobberman lols where job scammers send invite to jobseekers who uploaded their CV.

Having the HCPC registration qualifies u as a biomedical scientist but because you don’t have UK laboratory experience (this is me assuming) you might want to volunteer to gain some experience to equip u for when u attend interviews.

Upon arriving the uk, liase with ur personal tutor to help u secure a place in an NHS lab affiliated with ur uni. As a volunteer u are given priority when job offer arises.

Create a profile on https://apps.trac.jobs/ or https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ these are the 2 official NHS job websites and set job alerts so that u are notified daily of new jobs.

You can only work as locum if u have the UK experience. Haematology in the uk for example is mostly automated unlike in Nigeria, volunteering will give u insight on the type of equipments and how they are operated. Health and Safety is a BIG deal in UK, whereas we don’t necessary give importance to them in Nigeria. These are few of the things u will have to learn to perfect ur job hunting.

If I were you, I will pretend like I don’t have the HCPC registration when applying for jobs and volunteering. This is because the expectation from you will be high and they might query ur competence if you can’t perform some “simple procedure”.

The good news is with atleast 3 months UK lab experience + your HCPC registration + 2 years experience from Nigeria, your chances of securing a job as a biomedical scientist is VERY high.

However, securing a job does not guarantee automatic leave to remain. That’s another journey and struggle on its own.

Calm054:
Hello Omopapa, I am a registered Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC, I have an Unconditional offer to Study Biomedical Laboratory Science in Sheffield Hallam University to resume in September. I would like you to advice me on how to go about building my UK work experience portfolio and I would also like to know what are my chances of getting job with NHS considering my 2years work experience here in 9ja.

Okay and you can also ask here so others can benefit

prittian:
I would love to send a private message as regards hcpc registration.

You have done the right thing and I think what you provided should be enough. Wait for a reply from them and hope for the best.

Yampotatocarrot:
Good day, house

Please, I got a conditional offer of admission from University of Bradford (M.Sc Medical Bioscience)

One of the conditions is payment of 2000 pounds, while the other is providing IELTS or equivalent test result.

I wrote them a mail, asking for exemption from providing that result on the basis of my high school and undergraduate education. Also attached my WASSCE result and certificate of English proficiency to the mail I sent to them.

I'll like to know, are their conditions ironclad, or is there a chance they'll reconsider and rescind their earlier decision?

If there is anyone schooling at UB, please, how is the school and the area generally?

@ Omopapa and others

All I just have to say is when u get to the UK “jara e” it’s only people that like u that will show u and confess what they did to become legal in the uk. most people dey “runs” their leave to remain. It’s doesn’t even matter how u get it, what matters is u have it and it has opened opportunities for you but truth be told IT IS NOT EASY

What do you need help with please will be happy to help

Phatkings:
This fight no dey enlighten us
We need help

Applied biomedical sciences

RealJaneDoe:
please folks is biomedical science a good course for securing job afterwards

Staying in university accommodation is usually more expensive that renting outside. If u are going for undergraduate studies, I would have advised that u stay in university accommodation for atleast a year so as to meet people and enjoy the freshers parties and other outings in year 1.

Aprokodaughter:
Please which accommodation is better for a postgraduate student. Staying within the school or outside the school premises?

What course are you applying for

Paramedickelvin:
Good evening please I intend to apply for Coventry university Undergraduate program Please how do I Start my admission process.... Thanks

They might not have enough openings for May academic session as it isn’t as common as Sept and January intake.

Click on the link below for list of universities accredited by IBMS. Ulster, liverpool and the likes are outside london and they are accredited.

https://www.ibms.org/resources/documents/ibms-accredited-undergraduate-degree-coursesa/accredited-course-honours-updated-2018-may-04.pdf

Yampotatocarrot:
Good day, please it's going to three weeks I applied to Coventry for M.Sc in biomed sciences, yet no reply from them. Considering I applied for May resumption, do I think I should still go on with it?

As someone already in the field, which other school OUTSIDE LONDON that has a good biomed department will you recommend?

Thanks and looking forward to your reply.

I don’t knw much about environmental management as a course but I knw a bit about public health.

With public health you can still get job with NHS but the
Issue is with experience.

Yes u can switch to Biomed but before/after ur masters u will have to do topup modules to bring ur 1st degree up to the IBMS standard.

You have to submit ur transcripts to IBMS and pay them to compare with their standard before they advise on the modules to do.

Omaa1:
Hello Good day,
I have bsc in Environmental Biology, can I switch to msc in biomedical science and also get accredited?

I got an offer for Environmental management in Sheffield Hallam and waiting on BCU (public health), but based in shortage occupations

Thanks

If you can get a cover letter from your uni that ur degree was taught and assessed in English language then attach ur WAEC result, I think you will be fine

IsJustGrace:
Thank you.

HCPC application requirements includes IELTS if English is not your first language.

If you are registered with the professional association in Nigeria, you can apply for jobs directly from Nigeria.

However, your location might hinder ur chances of getting invited for interview but if you are lucky to be invited there are some interview questions you might struggle with if u don’t have UK experience e.g Health and Safety questions

IsJustGrace:
Please can a medical laboratory scientist with over 6years of experience in Nigeria register from here or is it a must to have Msc in biomedical science before registration.

I’m afraid that might not be enough to get you registered with HCPC but like I said earlier make sure u apply and take voluntary laboratory training offers when you get to the UK. Even if it’s 2 or 3 days weekly

beautyfoch:
I have a one year experience as a Graduate intern in the laboratory department of a hospital.

Though my most recent experience isn't related to Biological Science sector.

Can the 1 year experience suffice?

LaaJiblik:
If I were you:
1. I would update ALL my stuff (registration and dues and licensure with MLSCN and AMLSN).

2. I would immediately set in motion the process for registration with the UK HCPC.

3. I would study real hard during my Masters.

4. Biomedical Scientist jobs would be easy to land after studies.

Only if you are HCPC registered and have the required laboratory experience

University of Ulster is one of the cheapest universities offering biological science courses and they are accredited by IBMS both their undergraduate and post graduate.

You should get ur documents ready for HCPC accreditation via the international route or better still send your degree to IBMS for assessment before going to HCPC

Try to get lab experience in the UK even if it’s unpaid by volunteering, this will increase ur chances a lot. Infact there’s high chance that if u volunteer in an NHS lab they might offer you a job as u have already been trained by them.

Kaigheyisi:
Good morning all. I just want to say thanks to all the Colossus in the house for keeping us updated. Following the guidelines I got here I have gotten 3 offers so far from university of Chester (Biomedical science), Anglia Ruskin university (applied Bioscience) and university of Kent ( forensic science). But I am deeply in love with Chester because they have given me £3,000 award out of £12,450 and they also allow part payment. Please if there's anyone who has studied there or currently studying with useful info about Chester should pls help. Thanks

Institute of Biomedical Scientists (IBMS) and registration is done through Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Do you have previous job experience in Nigeria? If no ur chances are very slim. However, if you come to the UK (maybe as a student) you might be able to get unpaid experience which will then increase ur chance.

This is my area of specialisation and I will be willing to answer any more questions

beautyfoch:
Good evening fellow landers.
I studied Biological Sciences which is in the shortage occupation list.

Does anyone have an idea of the approved body that registers Biological Sciences? Or guidelines on how to get a tier 2 visa with the course.

Thank you

cc justwise

Anytime bro

Yampotatocarrot:
Thanks for this, I'm really grateful.

You forgot to add Lagosishome too

LagosismyHome:
Germany is not as easy as you are making it to integrate into their system..... I have worked with them for many years and been there many times on projects...I also lived in dusseldorf as a child for some years due to cross posting . The facts remains they are not that accepting to blacks in a corporate work environment .....

forget about Google stats, the reality on ground tells another story . To each it's own for me, Germany for me can never be a first choice

You will be asked to do some topup modules to have your degree accredited. If I were you I’d change to a uni that’s been accredited by IBMS now.

Plenty of jobs in the NHS but u must be registered with HCPC and one of the criteria to register with them is an accredited degree.

Without HCPC registration it will be hard to get a job.

Yampotatocarrot:
Evening Sir, please I applied for biomedical sciences (haematology and blood transfusion).

I found out that not all schools in UK have this course accredited by IBMS. Please, will there be a problem with looking for job when one graduates with a certificate in this course from such school?

Also, "how bright" is the job prospect for hardworking and smart biomedical scientists after graduation?

Thanks

They usually check ur transcript to see if you meet the requirements of the course you applied for. You shld chase up on getting your transcript and send to them ASAP, that shld fast track your application.

ELff:
Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for your inputs. I'm a silent reader and still in the process of filling my application. I have eyes on Coventry University, Birmingham University and Sheffied Hallam for September Batch.

I have pended all of my applications because of my transcript. It's been over 3 weeks I started processing it in the school I graduated but yet to get it. Does not submiting my transcript alongside other documents pose a challenge to getting Admitted in my any of these schools?

Though in my Coventry application, there's no place specific to submit the Transcript. Please I will appreciate your inputs.