Bio-Medical Science: Doubting My Choice?

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Doubts about pursuing a degree in biomedical science stem from concerns over limited career options, primarily seen as doctor, researcher, or teacher. The discussion highlights the potential for emerging fields, particularly in legal aspects related to biotechnology, such as intellectual property and civil liberties concerning genetic materials. This suggests a growing demand for specialized lawyers in these areas. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of aligning personal interests with career paths, indicating that a broader range of opportunities exists within the biomedical field than initially perceived.
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I'm serious doubting my choice of going into bio-medical science.
The main problem is that I don't know what I can actually do with a degree like that, besides doctor, researcher or teacher. I mean, there's only going to be so many of those. What am I going to do if I don't like it?
 
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Given that recent technological advances are leading to many new questions regarding intellectual property of things like genes and bacterial strains as well as the civil liberty questions that will arise, I think that kind of lawyer will be very sought after soon. To me doctor, researcher and teacher are actually a very large range of job opportunities? What kind of work do you enjoy doing exactly, maybe then I can respond with more specific possible opportunities.
 

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