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A second-year physics bachelor's student in the Netherlands, with an average score of 8.5, is reassessing their career path, expressing a desire to move away from academia and theoretical or experimental physics. They envision a future in industry, specifically in fields related to biology, drug development, or medical technology. The student is exploring master's programs that leverage their physics background while transitioning into biomedical engineering or similar areas. They seek advice on potential directions to take and steps to ease the transition, acknowledging their lack of advanced knowledge in biology or medical sciences. The discussion highlights the importance of aligning educational choices with career aspirations in applied research and industry roles.
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I'm in my second year of my physics bachelor's (in the Netherlands) and my average score is about an 8.5. I like physics, but... I've already realized that an academic career in physics is not at all what i want to pursue.
(eg. no theoretical physics/experimental physics in a lab). Basically, within 10 years, rather than sitting at a desk all day at a university, I see myself working/doing research for a company. That's why I'm thinking about a couple of different masters degrees that still require the skills i learned (ideally, a bs in physics). I am thinking about a master that has something to do with biology (cellular level), developing drugs or medical machines or programming.

What would you advice me to do? What direction should i be looking for and what step could i already take to make the transition somehow a bit smoother (considering I have no advanced knowlegde of biology or medical sciences).
 
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So you're interested in biomedical engineering?
 
So you'd rather sit at a desk all day at a company?
 
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