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Do you believe a career in biology offers alot of jobs

Do you believe a career in biology offers alot of jobs

What jobs are out there for having a degree in biology? Has anyone had any success on this forum with a degree? Just getting ideas I'm currently in college

cerebral09   2081   2 Replies

doubleu

Questions about Biomedical Engineering?

Questions about Biomedical Engineering?

Hi,

I'm currently a Mechanical Engineering major but for graduate school, I intend to study Biomedical Engineering. My interest is in artificial organs and prosthetics.

How can I successfully gain entry into those fields?

WK95   1628   1 Reply

padre

Is biomedical research > biological research?

Is biomedical research > biological research?

I'm interested in biology but wondering if biomedicine is a better idea opportunity wise.

The areas of biology I'm interested in are: plant science, microbiology, environmental science, toxicology.

Are these areas good

tswayd   1714   3 Replies

padre

Medical School vs PA school

Medical School vs PA school

Is it still feasible / ideal to try to be a doctor nowadays?
Or would I still be able to do / help as much being a Physician's Assistant?

All those years of schooling is taunting

gemariah   9625   2 Replies

Neji513

Can you work for an oil company with a degree in biology

Can you work for an oil company with a degree in biology

I know this sounds a little weird let me clean it up. I was told by people that with a bachelors in biology you could get some certifications that would then allow you to work for an oil company, calculating where to drill or something or other? This

rumbler   2266   2 Replies

rumbler

What can you do with organismic biology

What can you do with organismic biology

This is what I'm currently studying they call it "organismic biology" with a minor in chemistry. I was wondering what you can do with a bachelors in this, i was hoping to just finish it first biology is not easy! But when i do was wond

rumbler   1389   4 Replies

rumbler

Career opportunities in biotechnology-Oceania

Career opportunities in biotechnology-Oceania

Hello. I am James. I am a final year high school student in victoria, australia, who has a high grade average. I require career advice. I am interested biotechnology, and my skills lie in biology and chemistry. I would like to know:
-In the regi

JamesFraser   1925   1 Reply

padre

What's the difference between a physician and a doctor?

What's the difference between a physician and a doctor?

I want to be in the medical school when I'm older but I don't want to have a lot of loans and I don't want to sped a lot a lot of years in school. How many years of schooling to become a doctor and how many years to become a physician?

lennythespider   5369   6 Replies

Bio_student23

How can I be sure that I want to be a doctor?

How can I be sure that I want to be a doctor?

I am 17 and a junior in high school.
I really want to be a doctor, but sometimes I want to be something else.
I have a passion for acting and singing, and I am good at both.
I just wonder what will happen if I get to medical school and decide that I

lenam   9944   10 Replies

aastha

Bioethics implication in volunteering overseas...

Bioethics implication in volunteering overseas...

I'm not a fan of volunteering organizations like the Red Cross due to my own ideology, but I'd like to get myself exposed to the medical field and I'd like to get myself more exposed and still help out (however limited it may be) 

neogene   1313   3 Replies

savio

Has anyone done a postbaccalaureate pre med program?

Has anyone done a postbaccalaureate pre med program?

I'm 28 and considering entering a 2 year postbac pre med program, upon completion of which I will apply to medical school.  Do medical schools discriminate against post bac programs, or older students in general?

Also, coming from a liberal arts ba

lfranklin   1656   2 Replies

ehd123

What made you want to become an anesthesiologist?

What made you want to become an anesthesiologist?

What made you want to become an anesthesiologist?

robotnk   20290   2 Replies

doubleu

Would you share your experience?

Would you share your experience?

Hello denizens of these forums!
   I am a 20 year old male looking to take up one of the many branches of biology. I know what my end goal is; to be working in a lab with a tight-knit group of lab-coats (excuse the pun and de

Noroukitsune   1546   2 Replies

doseofmegan

what are careers you can have working in a hospital after 2 years of school...

what are careers you can have working in a hospital after 2 years of school...

besides being a radiology tech?

floridaalex   1081   1 Reply

zylog91

options for a biology major and chemistry minor from a state school?

options for a biology major and chemistry minor from a state school?

Hello, I'm a junior undergraduate student aiming for a biology degree and chemistry minor from Illinois State University. The school is not known for its science programs. I switched to biology from biology education and didn't transfer bec

endgame   6204   2 Replies

mentotoz

Pathologist vs. Microbiologist

Pathologist vs. Microbiologist

I'm interested in human pathogenic viruses/bacteria and the development of a drug against the disease brought by such microbe. Is this the job of a microbiologist or of a pathologist? Because the way I see it is that pathology is a branch of mic

micro   1617   3 Replies

micro

what can a biology phd do?

what can a biology phd do?

Hello, I am a phd candidate in biology major. I am close to finish. I want to find a job in industry after I graduate. I want no post doc in academia at all. Only post doc in industry is acceptable for me.
My concern is that what I research for

bbsinfo   8627   3 Replies

bbsinfo

How do I stand?

How do I stand?

Quick question, I have mostly everything i need to apply to a med school but I still need experience working at a medical center, volunteer work, and something to set me apart. I was talking to a med admissions director and she was telling me to look

Sherwin93   1444   1 Reply

kylew

Potential job opportunities for people with earth environmental science degrees

Potential job opportunities for people with earth environmental science degrees

I am thinking about getting a degree in earth and environmental science, but the thing is I have a wife and two kids that I support. Is there any money with a major like this. It is something that I think I would really love to do, but I am scared I

bug2012   506   9 Replies

datwillis

future career

future career

How do you know for sure if you want to be a doctor someday? It's oddly weird for someone to know, even though they haven't tried it for themselves. I feel like shadowing doesnt really count, since you are not actually doing it yourself.

bobaholic   700   1 Reply

bio_man

Do Pediatricians ever have to perform surgery during residency?

Do Pediatricians ever have to perform surgery during residency?

So, I want to be a pediatrician, and I know about the standard pre-med courses and medical school, but I've been having a hard time learning about what comes after medical school, especially for those who want to do something more along the lines of

illculayter   1952   3 Replies

smoran1

Can someone with a BSN enter Medical School?

Can someone with a BSN enter Medical School?

I am thinking about getting my BSN and seeing how I like nursing. Yet I wanted to know if I decided  that I wanted to go to Medical School, could I with a BSN?
Do Medical Schools frown on nurses entering Medical School?

Thanks!

Illa Tristia   998   4 Replies

smoovepapa13

Classes to take to become a Pediatrician?

Classes to take to become a Pediatrician?

I am looking into being a Pediatrician. Is there any specific classes that you would suggest to take in high school? Also what are the requirements for medical school (generally). If you can speak from experience that would be great (: Thanks!

lendwill   653   3 Replies

juju

What major would help me major or medicine or be a doctor or have more career opportunities?

What major would help me major or medicine or be a doctor or have more career opportunities?

Should I major in Biology, Medicinal Chemistry or Biochemistry? Which major would help me study medicine or become a doctor or have the most career opportunities? I understand any biology or chemistry major is acceptable as long as I am accepted to M

tonyal   776   3 Replies

smooch1020

Compared to medical school admissions, how hard is it to get into a residency program?

Compared to medical school admissions, how hard is it to get into a residency program?

Is it easier for some specialty than others? And for people who have loans (med school), how long did/will it take you to pay off your loans?

Smoren   707   3 Replies

nursing11

I have some questions about becoming a doctor and college?

I have some questions about becoming a doctor and college?

I am very interested in the spine and nerves and such things like that.
What kind of doctor would I become for these things?
Also, how many years of schooling would I need. Do I go right to medical school or do I go to pre-med and then what?
Someone

smooch1020   675   3 Replies

lfost15

How hard is it to become an anesthesiologist?

How hard is it to become an anesthesiologist?

We are doing this career essay in English class. I'm doing a Journalist, and my friend is doing an Anesthesiologist. I mean, like, how well do you have to do in school? Because I know very very very few people who I think would make it into medical s

Illa Tristia   610   1 Reply

lencho19

What is required of a student looking to study medicine?

What is required of a student looking to study medicine?

What classes are involved in premed? Does the 4-year school major have to be a science major or can it be liberal arts? What do medical schools look for in their applicants?

lenam   530   3 Replies

Illa Tristia

Do doctors have to disclose their personal medical history/psychiatric information to employers?

Do doctors have to disclose their personal medical history/psychiatric information to employers?

Just as the question asks, do med school graduates applying for a job as a physician have to give details of their own medical history to the hospital? I would understand medical allergies but I'm wondering more along the lines of psychiatric and per

lenlen   625   2 Replies

smokin7acehole

How long (In the UK) would it take to become a cardiothoracic surgeon?

How long (In the UK) would it take to become a cardiothoracic surgeon?

So there's 5 years of medical school and then 2 foundation years. What would you do during those foundation years? And what is after? Do you need to specialize further? And for how long?
thanks:)

jujubee   466   2 Replies

illkidxy4

How long would it take to complete a double specialty?

How long would it take to complete a double specialty?

Also, would you please tell me if this layout of the education is correct/incorrect?
4 years - Bachelor's Degree
4 years - Medical School
2-4 years - Internal Medicine
2-4 years Subspecialty, Licensing
What about for a double specialty? I would appre

smokin7acehole   596   4 Replies

Illa Tristia

Is there anything you can do with a Biology and Psychology double major?

Is there anything you can do with a Biology and Psychology double major?

Other than go to medical school, that is.

I'm interested in going to grad school, but what I'd like to do is find a career that uses both subjects.

Thanks in advance.

lengjacinto   675   2 Replies

lennyctz

If im alread an EMT-b, what more schooling would i have to finish before i could become a doctor?

If im alread an EMT-b, what more schooling would i have to finish before i could become a doctor?

I'm looking for options for college. I'd like to become a doctor. I have talked to some EMT's who said that while being an EMT/paramedic they were still going to school to become a doctor. My question is, if im already an emt/paramedic, have i alread

lfontes   617   2 Replies

JUJUBEEM

What types of jobs can I have with a Degree in Education?

What types of jobs can I have with a Degree in Education?

I have a Degree in Elem. Education P - 5 and Special Ed. with Hearing Impaired P - 12 and Moderate/Severe disabilities P - 12.   HELP   Need a new career

ashwvu90   5230   9 Replies

RJBAILEY84

How can I find field work in environmental science?

How can I find field work in environmental science?

I am a college student majoring in Environmental Science. I want to do some field work for experience, but have no idea where or how to find it.  I live in San Antonio, TX if that matters.  I am just now taking my first Environmental Science course--

lester   1884   4 Replies

Jobiology

What kind of job can I do with a chemistry degree?

What kind of job can I do with a chemistry degree?

just wondering what are my options

Fireman 23   4009   3 Replies

BogBody

Virology, Bacteriology, Oncology?

Virology, Bacteriology, Oncology?

I'm currently reading for a B.Sc Biology and Chemistry and I would love to do research with respect to microbiology. For some reason I find viruses and bacteria very intriguing. It appears that masters in virology and/or bacteriology are quite u

micro   1667   1 Reply

colleen

What are good jobs for shy people with a psychology degree?

What are good jobs for shy people with a psychology degree?

I am working on my bachelors right now and I really like psychology. I would hate to have to find something else to major in.

smilemin   2958   2 Replies

ronniew

Anyone work in Emergency Management?

Anyone work in Emergency Management?

I'm currently working my post grad studies in Homeland Security and will hopefully begin working in HS/Emergency Management this summer. I was wondering if anyone on here worked in those fields?

ckreilin   1843   1 Reply

bio_man

what types of jobs can one get with a sociology degree?

what types of jobs can one get with a sociology degree?

what types of jobs can one get with a sociology degree?

tomartrey   3954   6 Replies

riix