Graduate destinations
Storm, 2024 graduate: Further study (Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research)
Emily, 2024 graduate: Medical Support Officer, Royal Air Force
Helen, 2024 graduate: Further study (Occupational Therapy)
I've taken a place on a pre-registration master's in Occupational Therapy at Coventry. I decided I wanted to be working with patients on the "ground floor" and in OT you're often helping the most vulnerable people in society and those who are disabled to live their best possible life. You can help them achieve the things that are most important to them - whether that's simply getting home from the hospital, achieving independence, accessing social events or being able to continue a loved hobby after a change in their ability. So it's an incredibly worthwhile and important role, where you are making a real difference to people's lives, and that will be so rewarding!
The course has lots of placement time across the various disciplines, which I'm also really looking forward to! After I qualify I plan to specialise, and I suspect that will be in 'Palliative, End of Life and Cancer'.
The broad nature of Health and Medical Sciences was the perfect set up for OT because it is similar in the breadth of patients and needs that you'll work with.
Read more about Helen's experience of BSc Health and Medical Sciences.
Filipa, 2023 graduate: Further study (Health Economics, Policy and Management)
My main reason for deciding to pursue a degree in Health and Medical Sciences was my interest in various health related topics, ranging from human biology and molecular bases of diseases to inequalities in healthcare and functioning of health systems.
During the course I became increasingly interested in understanding how medical resources were allocated and distributed both locally and globally, and how that influenced health outcomes of different populations. My interest in this topic was further enhanced after I participated in a volunteering placement in Ghana through the Warwick in Africa programme.
I am hoping to continue learning about healthcare from an international perspective, hence why I have accepted a place on a Master's programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management at Karolinska Institute, Sweden.
Holly, 2023 graduate: NHS graduate management training scheme
Following graduation I joined the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme on the HR stream. My first placement, which I’m on right now, is as a Project Manager for Inclusion, Engagement and Wellbeing, where I lead my own projects around eliminating pay gaps and addressing health inequalities.
The scheme also has education elements. Alongside working full time, I am completing a postgraduate diploma in human resource management (CIPD accredited) and a postgraduate certificate in healthcare leadership.
The BSc Health and Medical Sciences gave me an understanding about the complexities of the NHS and healthcare, which has helped me when transitioning from university life to working full time. It also provided me with the academic skills to be successful while completing postgraduate courses.
Freya, 2023 graduate: Further study (Therapeutic Radiography)
Since graduating I've started a Master's in Therapeutic Radiography, and I'd like to train to become a consultant therapeutic radiologist once I'm qualified.
I've found the transition to further study easier than I expected.
The BSc Health and Medical Sciences helped me prepare for what level 7 work was like by pushing my essay writing and presentation skills.
Molly, 2023 graduate: Graduate-entry Medicine, University of Warwick
BSc Health and Medical Sciences has prepared me to study Medicine: I will join the graduate Medicine programme at Warwick this Autumn.
While the Medical Sciences component of HMS is clearly relevant to the study of Medicine, the study of Health Sciences has also given me an in-depth understanding of local and global health problems, inequalities and access, and policy making that I hope will give me a perspective beyond clinical practice. Health Science contextualises and complements Medical Science, giving a holistic overview of health and wellbeing and the wider implications of disease and disability in individuals and populations.
Having an integrated understanding to medicine and health and related ethical considerations was a help to me during the process of applying to Medicine.
Muskaan, 2023 graduate: Management Consultant, PwC
Since graduating I've joined PwC as a
Management Consultant. As part of my role, I work with clients across all industries to successfully enable transformation and solve business problems.
My HMS degree developed my team work, presentation, problem solving, communication and analytic skills which I use on a daily basis in my role.
It also provided me with a comprehensive and specialised understanding of the healthcare industry’s intricate dynamics across stakeholders, policies, technology etc. This is especially useful when working with healthcare clients but has also been transferable to clients of all industries.
Jennifer, 2023 graduate: NHS graduate management training scheme
Since graduating I’ve joined the NHS graduate management training scheme, on their general management stream. I have recently finished my first year-long placement on the scheme, working as a Strategic Business Manager. I worked in a community trust on projects including clinical productivity, time and motion studies, reducing ‘did not attend’ rates, and communications/engagement for site moves.
Studying Health and Medical Sciences at Warwick helped develop my holistic understanding of healthcare not only within the UK but also globally. My degree has also prepared me well for undertaking further studies. Other skills which I found useful when transitioning into the workplace include presentation abilities, data analysis and team working.
Find out more about Jennifer's experience on the graduate scheme.