i have a bs in biology and i could not get a job in the field in years, do you have any sugestions?
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I too have a BS in Biology and had trouble getting a job for a little while in research.  You should really try to find out why you didn't get the job from the companies that you interviewed with or applied to.  Hopefully they are honest.  It could be deficiencies in your work experience (I know how hard it is to get experience when they all require experience!).\n\nI found that a BS in biology may not get you far.  Some companies have glass ceilings for certain degrees.  \n\nI taught high school biology for seven years (had to get a credential and that sucks).  I loved many aspects of it but wasn't willing to live with others.  I applied to 40 medical schools and got denied at everyone because of a low GPA.  Got into a special masters program this year and am hoping to get accepted for next fall.\n\nYou really need to look into yourself and find out what you want to do.  It took me till I was 29 to find this out.
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I work in the biotechnology industry.  One of the biggest challenges in this field is managing contamination.  Having a degree in microbiology is a gateway of opportunity in this field.  With a BA/BS in microbiology, you can start at 40-50K a year.  Depending on other skills you posess, business, management, etc. there are a lot of opportunities for growth to management level positions.  After 5 years of growth in the jobs, if you are an exceptional employee, you can go up to 90-120K.  This is my personal experience an not necessarily the average for positions across America.  There are books available that list average salaries and job search engines that list salaries.
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It's not too late!  Lots of people come back to enter the health care field later in life.  Visit www.studentdoctor.net and click on forums, then look especially at the forum for 'non-traditional' (i.e. not coming straight out of undergraduate degree) students.  There is LOTS of helpful information.\n\nI am also planning to take a non-traditional route, going a few years after I get a Masters degree in public health.  For starters, make sure you've taken all the science pre-requisities to get into med school (bio, chem, physics, etc.).  Look on specific school websites to see the requirements.  You can take classes at a local community college.\n\nGood luck, and I hope you find lots of helpful info on studentdoctor.net --I know it's helped me a lot!
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u do have a good idea, it'll help u in life later on,  if u don't get a job in one field, u can try for another in the other field. though i personally think tht u should concentrate only on one field and give it ur best rather than diversify in 2 entirely different fields
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I was asking this question three months ago. I couldn't get a job. It really pissed me off. (I have one now!)\n\nI found out the reason I couldn't get a job was because I HAD a Master's. How crazy stupid is that?!\n\nOh well. I have it. It was a good experience. Other people think I'm ultra smart because of it. I'll just let them think that.
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Try IT or science, or healthcare. There is a lack of people in these fields, and they are some of the fastest growing most-highly-paying fields. \n\nYou can also talk to a career conselour at the university to see what different majors will lead to different jobs and choose from there.
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Go for it. Life is all about chances. If you don't get the job, you still have lots of experience, so you'll have no trouble getting a job in your previous Field again.
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You could work as a science correspondant, you could be a science writer working as a consultant, you could get a job in sales of science products, you could get any of a number of medical-related degrees such as nursing, pharmacy, etc, physical therapy, laboratory technician, get your MBA and work for a pharmaceutical company, be a science teacher in grade school, high school, or trade school-If you are negating botany or zoology, that leaves most of the other options open, such as microbiology (bacteria), cell biology, genetics, organ-specific studies (neuroscience, cardiac science, etc), become a wildlife specialist...the list is longer, but the options are legion.
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Without a master's in marine biology, you'll be hard pressed to do funded research. But you could get jobs as a zookeeper, an aquarist, work at a rehabilation center, etc. Alot of those jobs are based off of experience rather than having a degree. Just keep in mind that jobs in this field can be hard to come by, and they don't pay well at first. I was originally a marine biology major, but I'm now contemplating getting my bachelor's in a more common area, and then getting my master's in marine biology. Good Luck!
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well an associates degree isn't all that good, look into going for the full BS\n\nas for the job, just go to every large company and apply for a job, you might not start with the kind of job you like but always keep looking, good luck
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I asked the same question after graduating with a Biochemistry/Cell Biology degree. Lab tech wasn't appealing so I went to medical school. But a B.S. degree is just a stepping stone, and really just teaches you to think critically. I've known people to go into business, teach, lab work...I would speak to the University guidance counselor. One note, don't think of college as a job-training program. It's a place to learn and explore. Enjoy it.
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Get an entry-level job in the field and work your way up.  You can start doing something semi-related that doesn't require a degree, then once you're in, if the company has an education assistance program they will help pay for your degree granted you stay employed for so many years.  That's the best way to go, student loans are another option, but that's just borrowing money now that you'll have to pay back with interest later.
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There are websites with available jobs.  Contact a few schools listed.  You may be required to do testing or further studies.
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apply to a college, major in education with a concentration/minor in biology, apply at a school after graduating, get job, have a nice life!
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You'll get a better JOB and more PROMOTIONS with a degree in biology, zoology or engineering.\n\nThe lab sciences "run" the great outdoors, either you have a degree in one or work for someone who does!\n\nSomething tells me you'll get bored with teaching and the gossipy teacher's-lounge politics.
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nothing! No, seriously, I have a BA in Psych, and it leds to no specific jobs without further study. Recruitment firms would hire you, or you could do any generalist jobs. get a post grad.
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If you want a career with a Bachelors in biology, you should at least get your Masters, but Phd gives you alot more options. Without a PhD, you could teach high school students or under, work as a tech for a pharmaceutical company or in academia. PhD programs in biology are tough these days due to lack of funding in several areas, which unfortunately, is a larger deal than it should be, but the cause of much stress in a grad student's life. You should apply to programs in cancer, obesity, and diabetes research using molecular and/or bioinformatics techniques since that is where the money is.