'I'm 22 and saved more than £30k in university fees for my medical career with one simple decision'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 22-year-old managed to save herself more than £30,000 in university fees for a medical career by making one change. Olivia Hamer now works at Wythenshawe Hospital as one of the youngest specialist cardiac physiologists in her department.
Olivia is part of the hospital's North West Heart Centre, one of the leading specialist sites in the UK. And the major life decision she took to fast track her way there was simple - instead of the typical university degree, she chose a degree apprenticeship. “My training here has been phenomenal and the steepest learning curve I’ve ever experienced.
I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship, if you’re considering your options," says Olivia. “During my training, I got a percentage of a full-time wage and the remaining money funded my course.
I’m not in any debt now, that’s the bonus. I didn’t pay for my studies, so that’s the advantage for most people.” Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
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