Hi all, I recently finished my undergrad in Natural Sciences (mainly biology/health sciences based with a couple of modules around env science thrown in) and have received 2 offers to study MSc's in Medical Engineering (Cell and Tissue) and Environmental Sustainability and Green Tech.

I am agonising over deciding which path to follow next as I feel once I choose one route or the other I am pretty much pursuing that scientific field in terms of future academia and career (forever).

My current thought process is this (verbal diarrhoea incoming):

I have always been interested in medical science and the molecular chemistry involved in disease, its treatment and drug development and having studied a module in infectious disease at undergrad i was keen to pursue this avenue.

The tissue engineering side of medical engineering grabbed me instantly due to its sci fi nature and frankly astonishing advancements and innovation - I mean bioprinting heart valves in a lab - prettyyyy crazy.

I also enjoyed studying some env. science modules due to the inherent problem solving approach to some of Earth's biggest challenges and felt this was suited to my philosophical and strategic mindset in terms of being able to present arguments/viewpoints about how to effectively consider/design/implement solutions to pressing issues of climate change, food security and loss of biodiversity - real big picture stuff.

So ultimately, my decision comes down to prospects following each Master's course.

Environmental sustainability and green tech feels like the big picture, trendier option with more versatility in terms of working in a variety of industries and there seems to be higher demand and roles/grad places when looking on job sites. I also feel like there'd be more opportunities to travel and with accreditation maybe more potential to one day work independently as a consultant.

Negatives - It doesn't excite me as much as the medical field and I feel like atm any tom, dick and harry is pushing into the env. sustainability/green jobs space.

Tissue engineering is much more specialized and small scale in terms of potential employment opportunities. The course content sounds fascinating and medical biology is my first love BUT I am terrified going down this avenue would be naive.

Firstly, in terms of potential roles out there, from a few searches on job sites it appears there isn't that much to go around, especially given the vast numbers of graduates in biomedical sciences/engineering etc and entry level positions are surprisingly low paying (23k per year!?!?)

Secondly, I worry that even if I do find a role I could just end up being a research scientist stuck at a lab bench for the rest of my life with a max earnings of 40k per year in what is actually a highly skilled role.

Thirdly, I worry that even though my MSc would be specialised, companies wouldn't recognise me due to my BSc in a broad based subject (Natural Sciences) and are more likely to hire experienced people with a good BSc grounded in the field.

So I'd be really grateful if people in biotech/pharma/medical devices could give me a heads up as to whether I have any real prospects going forward or is the best I could do being stuck as a low level worker drone in the lab?

And I'd be equally grateful if Env. Sustainability grads/consultants could let me know if the job really is all that and if it offers all the opportunities and independence companies like WSP say it does on their grad scheme ads?

Thanks in advance!

Hey y'all. I'm a young professional currently trying to shift into a career of conservation / environmental advocacy. I graduated in 2021 with a degree in Environmental Studies and then spent the past few years doing some other work, but I want to come back around to some environmental career. I'm considering doing a stint with the American Conservation Experience to gain some hands-on experience and build a network with other like-minded young conservation professionals.

I don't have lots of experience in the field and I'm struggling to get even basic jobs at organizations and government bodies. I have a lot to offer and barring any super technical roles, I think I'd do a pretty good job. ACE strikes me as an opportunity to get some unique, hands-on experience that I can use to help leverage in the long-run, but I want to hear some thoughts from y'all. I don't necessarily want a career in the parks working on land management, but the interviewer I spoke to told me there are a lot of pathways post-ACE. So whether you have worked with ACE, hired among ACE recruits, or just have general insight, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

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