• Question: Can you still be a doctor / nurse if you aren't the best at science? It's just that having a career in healthcare interests me and I sometimes struggle

    Asked by anon-311718 on 10 Feb 2022.
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      Prabs Dehal answered on 10 Feb 2022:

      There are many careers in healthcare.
      If you struggle with science, it could be that the way you are learning or being taught doesn’t suit you. Everyone learns in a different way. Some stuff on YouTube is great, some books are better than others.
      Work experience is often a great way to see what you are learning in a real world setting, which can change the way you learn. Ask your school if they can find you relevant work experience or shadowing experience in a GP, clinic, or hospital or even a vets.

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      Melanie Krause answered on 13 Feb 2022:

      Hi :),
      Yes I think so! Being good at science isn’t everything.. you also have to be good at listening to people to understand their symptoms and make them feel better. Studying medicine is very though though and you have to memorise a lot. But in general I’d say if you struggle to understand some weird concept in physics that definitely doesn’t mean you could not be a great doctor or nurse.
      Good luck with your career choices! 🙂

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