Hello,

I'm a final yr biology undergrad and my problem is this:-i've just been offered two good but very different positions for after i graduate. Obv I am very chuffed to have been offered them but I am in a bit of a dilemma as to which to choose and I would like some advice as i need 2 make a decision asap! One is a good-sounding fully-funded PhD in a biochemistry/cell biology area, and the other is a position as an NHS trainee clinical scientist in audiology (I'm in UK btw). So, they are very different areas of science! To be honest I've never had my heart set on doing one particular thing (which is why i applied for such diff science areas) and my mind is split 50:50 between them! Both would also provide me with the means to access high level scientific jobs.

So considering i actually don't know which one i would enjoy more i wanted some advice on which one would be better to do in terms of employment prospects? What are employment prospects like for getting a permanent job after having done a PhD? (I wouldn't want a permanent job in academia though). I do know that a lot of people apply for clinical science posts after having done a PhD aswell. As regards the trainee clinical science post i've been offered,the NHS is nt in a great state at the mo either so theres no guarantees after i've completed the training.

Can anyone offer me any knowledge/advice on this- what should i choose in order to have more guarantee of a permanent job after/ better job security/ what are employment prospects like etc?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated! Thanks!