As university fees are set to rise to a staggering £9,000 a year, many people fear that out higher education institutions are going to revert to their elitist past. Yet this may not be the case and the rise in fees could actually have a beneficial impact on Britain’s educational system – leading to a decline in degree courses which offer few merits and making worthwhile courses more popular.

One such example of a worthwhile course is the study of a biology degree. Back in 2001 the recognition of this degree’s merits was high with a report in The Independent naming it the “ultimate twenty-first century degree.” Eleven years on and the subject has not fell from favour, with numerous celebrities and public icons holding a degree in this subject. Even celebrities thought to epitomise ‘cool’ are found to have useful degrees such as this with the lead singer of Californian punk-rock band The Offspring holding a masters degree in molecular biology and Friends star Lisa Kudrow holding a bachelors degree in Psychobiology.

Job prospects
Whilst high-profile celebrities may be one recommendation for degrees such as these, they are not the only attractive feature. For those interested in a worthwhile pursuit of education, job prospects are greater and this means any money paid out for fees is a worthy investment.

Major industries and areas of development provide significant job opportunities to graduates and a recent report estimated the average income of Silicon Valley to be in excess of $100,000 (approximately £63,000). Commenting on the situation, one biology major revealed that “there are quite a few bio-tech jobs and bioengineering jobs around” providing a thriving and active environment for biology graduates to enter into.

Enhancing your education
Of course, despite the attainment of such a worthy degree students are still likely to face high levels of competition and rivalry. This means that it is vital that A- Level students begin to think about ways in which they can enhance their education – with knowledge of additional languages often considered a huge benefit by both universities and employers.

With businesses and industries becoming more global, any future career or job is likely to be connected with other areas of the world and that means learning another language to accompany your biology degree could give you the edge needed to succeed in your chosen area.

Preparation is the key
Of course, the pursuit of any subject requires thorough preparation and this is why school children are encouraged to start planning their university courses in advance. To gain entry to a university course such as biology you need to meet the necessary requirements and this is likely to include previous study of the subject.

This makes undertaking biology revision vital for anyone considering this course of action, offering them the guidance and support needed to excel in such a competitive and worthwhile area of study.

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