Major in biology with say psychology

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around potential career paths for students majoring in biology, particularly in conjunction with psychology or chemistry minors. Participants explore various fields of work that may be available after completing such a degree, touching on both undergraduate and graduate opportunities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in biology and seeks information on job opportunities related to a major in biology with a minor in psychology or chemistry.
  • Another participant suggests various career options, including microbiology technician, food lab technician, medical or diagnostic products development, and technical work in public health.
  • It is noted that undergraduate education in biology can prepare students for graduate studies, which may be necessary for research positions.
  • Participants mention job opportunities in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries as viable paths for biology graduates.
  • Biostatistics and bioinformatics are highlighted as growing fields that may be of interest to biology students.
  • A participant inquires about the growth of the neurosciences field, expressing curiosity about its current status and future prospects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the potential career paths available to biology majors, but there is no consensus on the specific growth trends of fields like neurosciences.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the uncertainties regarding job market conditions or the specific growth of certain fields, relying on anecdotal experiences and general observations.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering a major in biology, particularly those interested in interdisciplinary studies involving psychology or chemistry, as well as individuals exploring career options in the sciences.

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yes this is a physics forums but I been coming here for a while (not really posting a lot but meh :P reading) and i notice that there is a biolog section andI'm REALLY interested in biology and I'm applying to university soon... I've noticed that for first year you take general courses for the sciences and then second year you move into particular fields.

i'm just wondering if you guys know of jobs that exist with a major in biology with say psychology or chemistry minor

cause i remember nearly all my high school science teachers explaining how they went into sciences got their masters and when they got out of school they couldn't really find a job that interested them so they came to teaching lol.

i'm from toronto if that makes any difference... I'm just wondering what fields of work would be available though
 
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REALLY interested in biology and I'm applying to university soon... I've noticed that for first year you take general courses for the sciences and then second year you move into particular fields.

i'm just wondering if you guys know of jobs that exist with a major in biology with say psychology or chemistry minor

Sure. Before giving the answers, be aware that the Physics and Math courses are still great to study along the way. Now, consider microbiology technician, food lab technician, medical or diagnostic products development, maybe some technical work in public health. Maybe quality control analyst for a foods company.
 


As with any science, the undergraduate education can prepare you for graduate study which is necessary if you want to get into research. Most of the experimental oncology scientists I know, for example, come from a biology or biochemistry background.
 


Biologists can also get jobs in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
 


Also think of biostatistics and bioinformatics, two growing fields.
 


thanks guys :D all these sound really interesting i remember reading something about the neurosciences being a growing field anyone know if its true still? (and if it will continue to grow)

bioinformatics sounds interesting never heard of it even... lol :P going to go look that bad boy up
 

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