The variety of modules covered during my degree have also been super valuable in my current role, it has allowed me to work on a variety of different research studies – it gave me the baseline knowledge to show I was competent and understood the basics in which to build upon.
Additionally, the learned ability to translate and communicate science to multiple audiences, which was developed throughout my degree by coursework has enabled me to communicate with a multitude of difference audiences from recruits to stakeholders to high-ranking military personnel.
Participating in all the practical / lab sessions throughout the degree has also helped me in my career. If you wish to go into research, you will be required to be able to perform several laboratory tests and to work a vast amount of equipment. Actively listening and participating in these practical sessions will set you up well.
My advice for those unsure of what career to go into would be to speak to professionals in the field job and seek experience, you will never know if you enjoy something unless you try. Even if you don’t enjoy the experience, as you thought you would, that is a valuable lesson.