Career of the Week - Doctor

Doctor

Relevant degrees: Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine, BSc Medical Biochemistry, Bachelor of Surgery, Master of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Some suggested universities: UBD Brunei, University of Queensland Australia, University of Otago New Zealand, University of Calgary Canada, University of Newcastle Australia, University of Glasgow UK

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Admission requirements: AAB in any science-related subjects (in UK). Interestingly, universities in Australia such as Uni of Newcastle accepts those who do not even have science-related subjects during their A levels!

Duration of study: 4 - 7 years (full time)

Testimonial:
"Like any other occupation, working as doctors has its own pros and cons. Some of the vital benefits that this career offer include having the opportunity to improve people's life physically and emotionally and feel good when patients get better. This career is a worldwide commodity so we are able to work anywhere and obtain different life experiences. However, the challenges that goes alone with this career are numerous. One, it requires long period of training which involves ample amount of stress due to ongoing assessments, tests and exams. It involves lifelong learning that requires a lot of motivation, determination and practice. At some times, we can be overworked, undervalued, underpaid and feel helpless when it comes to death and other social issues. We enjoy this career so much that we just cannot imagine ourselves doing anything better!"

From two of our dedicated doctors in Brunei (University of Otago, New Zealand alumni)