Question: how did you become a scientist career wise

Loan Nguyen answered on 11 Nov 2015:

Hi, thanks for asking.
Here is the story how i became a scientist.
Science was my favourite subject in school. In year 9, when I had to choose my options for the subjects which I want to continue until year 11, I opted for all three sciences, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. I had brilliant science teachers and they made my learning fun and interesting. I continued with Biology and Chemistry upto A-level. My favourite topic during A-level Biology was nerve conduction and the brain had so much mystique about it that it really drew me.
I found a course that did Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham and immediately applied for that. I didn’t realise such a course existed. I loved my time at university and my degree subject and decided to learn more about it. I applied to do a PhD at Manchester and got accepted. After I got my PhD, I worked for a research group studying circadian rhythm. After this job, I found my current job, studying heart disease.

During my career I have moved from studying the brain to studying the heart and this is perfectly normal. A career in science will allow for a lot of movement as the skills you can are transferable and you can take it with you to your next job.

I hope I have answered your question. Keep asking, it is the best way to learn.

Loan