Bamidele Farinre's unconventional journey into biomedical science highlights the challenges faced by underrepresented students in STEM. After initial setbacks with her A-levels, she pursued a Higher National Diploma in applied biology, which propelled her into a BSc and a successful career as a Chartered Biomedical Scientist and advocate for equity in STEM. The recent decision to cancel the healthcare science T Level jeopardizes future opportunities for students seeking careers in lab medicine, exacerbating workforce shortages in the NHS and undermining diversity in the field.
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