So I was thinking before about what I'm going to do in life

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A biology degree offers various career paths beyond med school and teaching, including roles in genetics, pharmacy, dentistry, and optometry. While some perceive chemistry or biochemistry degrees as more valuable in industry, biology graduates can still find rewarding opportunities, particularly in healthcare-related fields. Research roles, such as studying cancer cells, highlight the potential for impactful work in academia or industry. There is a concern about limited high-paying jobs for biology graduates unless they pursue healthcare professions. Exploring diverse options can prevent hasty decisions like changing majors without fully understanding the available career paths.
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It might just be finals getting to me, but what else can I do with a Bio degree besides med school and teach (which I don't really want to do)? I was thinking about it and it seems like a Chem or Biochem degree is way more valuable to industry? I'm sure (hoping) it's not true and I think I'm just unaware of the options that exist. Anybody know what's out there? Cause I don't. Someone say something before I do something dumb like change majors and regret it (probably an empty threat to myself).

One of my professors was telling me about how he's researching cancer cells to see if they exhibit quorum sensing before metastasizing. I think stuff like that is cool, but's he's a professor.

Darn, I just noticed there was a section for this... a move would be cool?
 
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genetecist, pharmacist, dentist, optometrist. Not too much in the way of high paying jobs for biology unless you go into some form of healthcare
 
Why don't you want to work in academia?
 

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