So after a B.Sc in Cell biology

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around potential job opportunities for individuals holding a B.Sc in cell microbiology, particularly within hospital settings. Participants explore various roles and the necessity for further education or training to enhance employability.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about suitable hospital jobs for someone with a B.Sc in cell microbiology, acknowledging the need for further studies to access more roles.
  • Another participant suggests roles such as lab technician or research assistant as viable options.
  • A different participant agrees that a technician position in the pathology department would be a close fit, emphasizing the focus on culturing microorganisms for diagnostic purposes.
  • There is a suggestion that opportunities outside of hospital settings may offer more interesting roles in the industry, although this may limit patient contact.
  • A follow-up request for clarification on what constitutes "more interesting jobs" in the industry is made by the original poster.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that a B.Sc in microbiology may limit direct hospital roles and that further education is likely necessary. However, there are differing views on the types of jobs available and the potential for more engaging positions outside of hospital settings.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the specific roles available and the extent to which a B.Sc can lead to employment in hospital environments without additional qualifications.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering a career in microbiology, particularly those interested in hospital or industry roles related to their degree.

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Hey guys,

I am trying to find what type of hospital jobs are suitable for a person who will have a B.Sc in cell microbiology. There are jobs (some have been stated many times in this forum) such as doctor, pharmacist, etc, but are there more? I know that a B.Sc will not get me much in a hospital setting and upgrading/ further studies will be needed. I've tried google, but the results end up to be research type jobs...
Thanks
DoubleMint
 
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Lab technician/"research assistant".
 
With your degree in microbiology, I'd agree with Andy that your closest fit would be as a technician in the pathology department, spending a lot of time culturing bugs for diagnosis.

If you're willing to work outside of a hospital setting, you might be able to find more interesting jobs in industry. Microbiology isn't an area that's going to give you any reasons to have patient contact in a hospital, if that's why you're interested in that environment.
 
Thanks for the response Andy. I am just researching all the options I can do with my degree. Moonbear, what kind of other more interesting jobs are you talking about? Can you please talk more about it?:smile:
 

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