Im currently finishing my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science sitting on a 2.1 but aiming for a 1st. It has always been my parents dream, especially my dad, for me to pursue Medicine and since I can remember it has all they have spoken about which never allowed me to think about what else i could potentially do.
I applied to it as an undergrad degree first but did not get in (hence why i went the Biomed route) but now it is not something i want to do as a postgrad for many reasons including:
- funding
- 4 more years of hell
- i no longer feel passionate for this
Instead i found the NHS STP and decided to apply for it and have reached through the final stage so i am really hoping to get in but my parents dont know i have applied for this and they keep banging on about what other people are going to say and how apparently if you work within healthcare being a doctor is the only best thing cause ur at the very top.
I just dont know how to come about approaching them because I feel they will be disappointed in me and idk if anyone else has been in my situation what they would recommend for ?