What can I do to make a decent, comfortable living with a Bachelor of Science in Biology?
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Then you should go on to get at least your Masters.  In todays world you need all you can get, and that doesn't mean settling for a Bachelors.  You will make more money over time selling cars than you will doing anything related to your field.  I promise you that.  I wouldn't listen to your advisor, there are many things one can do to circumnavigate the world of getting into med schools.  Who is he/she to say you can't do something!!?  Email me and we'll talk, good luck, Jack
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you definetely need biology (especially molecular biology and anything to do with genetics, but don't neglect your general biology), you need chemistry (nope, can't escape from it, especially organic chemistry), you need biochemistry, some math and some physics ( you'll eventually find them useful).
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That really depends on the school you are looking at and the type of work you would like to do.  My guess would be that most Graduate programs in the Biological Sciences would accept that degree.
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OK bio tech is alot of school so before you even get to the fun part of your career you will spend alot of time reading and studying bio. i am pre med so i know what I'm talking about when i say school can get very hard and you might want to quit. but don't no matter what. no reason is good enough ever. stick with it. if you can get into a university do that if not do community college for 2 years and xfer over. but first go see a counselor at both of those places to get info.
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Studying for biology can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. If you follow a few simple steps, studying for biology will be less stressful and more enjoyable. I've compiled a list of several helpful biology study tips for biology students. Whether you're in middle school, high school, or college, these tips are bound to produce results!\n\nBiology Study Tips\n\nBio-Study Tip 1\n\nAlways read the lecture material before the classroom lecture. I know, I know--you don't have time, but believe me, it makes an immense difference. \n\nBio-Study Tip 2\n\nBiology, like most sciences, is hands-on. Most of us learn best when we are actively participating in a "topic." So make sure to pay attention in lab sessions and actually perform the experiments. Remember, you won't be graded on your lab partner's ability to perform an experiment, but your own.\n\nBio-Study Tip 3\n\nSit in the front of the class. Simple, yet effective. College students, pay close attention. You'll need recommendations one day, so make sure your professor knows you by name and you aren't 1 face in 400.\n\nBio-Study Tip 4\n\nCompare notes with a friend. Since much of biology tends to be abstract, have a "note buddy." Each day after class compare notes with your buddy and fill in any gaps. Two heads are better than one!\n\nBio-Study Tip 5\n\nUse the "lull" period between classes to immediately review the biology notes you have just taken. \n\nBio-Study Tip 6\n\nDon't cram! As a rule, you should start studying for biology exams a minimum of two weeks prior to the exam. \n\nBio-Study Tip 7\n\nThis tip is very important -- stay awake in class. I've observed too many people snoozing (even snoring!) in the middle of class. Osmosis may work for water absorption, but it won't work when it comes time for biology exams. \n\nBio-Study Tip 8\n\nFind some useful resources to help you when you study after class. Here are a few resources that I would suggest to help make learning biology interesting and fun:
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Take basic bio courses followed by zoology courses.
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Go to college first!  You don't have to be a"pre-med/biology" major- actually, medical schools like to have applicants who majored in non-science fields- but make sure you take the med school prerequisites (usually a bunch of science classes including organic chem, physics, some math).  Don't listen to what other people say, do what it is that interests you.
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There is no shortcut to success....\nYou have to study hard wherever you go.\nWhether it is in computers or in business or in science.\nI think, you are crazy....\nYou want fruits without any efforts!!!\nThat's redicilious.. \n\nYou cannot do anything in life without hardwork...\nWhy did you take science??\nEven doing BA will be difficult for you.\nSo, wake up.\nStart studying\nDo not waste the time and money of your parents\n\nOh yes, you can do one thing...\nTry call centre jobs. They will give you a good pay. But for that also you have to work hard... Be fluent in English and be ready to awake the whole night. Also there is no security in these jobs since you don't have a good qualification.\nSo nothing works up without hard work\nThere is still time with you...\nWake up.\nDo not be lazy and get busy by doing some productive work.\nStop sitting at the internet for very long...\nTake Care
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For pre-med students, a B.S in Biology is better.
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You need to go to a university and get a bachelor of science. Now days an associates degree just won't cut it.\n\nEven after you get a bachelors degree you're pressured to get a masters. I'm currently working on my MBA degree.\n\nhttp://www.daylon.com/mbadegree  <-- if you want more information on the MBA
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at the end of high school, I asked myself: "wow very wonderful all those general knowledge (sincere consideration) but ... how do I complete a cheque?"\n\n\nat the end of university (and had to look myself for it, very hard, having not much time), I asked myself "who am I?, what kind of job fits with my heart?, what do those sciences explain?, what does my degree mean?, what kind of society are we living in?, what and how can I contribute?\n\nI would have appreciated:\n\n- science phylopsophy included in the curriculum:\n\nso to warn not to narrow down the way you view the world and life; positive western sciences are rational limited explanations of how's with each one of them having its own logic and method; they do certainly not give answers on the why's and need therefore to be situated towards other disciplines like life considerations (religions, philosophies e.g.), culture, sociology, politics, ...\n\n- courses of learning to learn & of learning to search and select information & learning what you as an adult and your degree/job mean in society (which law, services, ....)\n\nI discovered in a more systematic way all that afterwards, feeling then not too much alone with my feelings and opinions while in my job\nI consider myself blessed by those discoveries and conscious of the benefits those would bring to others if they had the opportunity (time) to do them too;\nit is a hard way, the other way for fresh students, certainly in today's context of more and more liberalism, individualism and financial strains\n\n\nI must say I appreciated a lot a course of biology, while studying electromechanics, studying the human body so to understand how you can cope with stress, food, ... i.e. keep your health\n\n(and otherwise I cannot complain about my education)
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If you were really keen on botany, you could put specialization, or honours program!  It takes 4 years to get a degree (five if you're me).  Botany is a wicked degree, so keep that one!  You don't usually get two degrees, although you could do an after degree.  Most of the people I know take chemistry if they are in any type of biological sciences. Anyways, good luck!
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I have a Bachelor of Science in zoology and work as a wildlife biologist.  At my school the Biology major and the Zoology major only differed by a few classes.  Biology is a more general major and job prospects may be better.  It really depends on what you are most interested in...both majors will allow you to specialized once you get into upper division classes..you get to pick which ones you want to take so can concentrate on what you are most interested in.  I specialize in ornithology (study of birds) and have had no problems getting jobs.  I currently work for a non-profit and we do a lot of studying of local endangered birds.  If you are interested in birds it is a good option as birds are found all over the world and you can study them ANYWHERE! Good Luck.
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A BS degree in biochemistry is helpful, but it is a tough major.  There is a lot of overlap between biochemistry and microbiology, so a lot of people double major in both.  I have a degree in biology and am a biochemist by profession.  Biology is a much easier degree.
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Biomedical engineering is rather specific and becoming really popular (kinda like programming).  You can make a good income, if that's all you want, with that degree.\n\nA biology degree is actually more versatile, in that you can become a medical writer, become a certified teacher, go to further professional/graduate school, become a laboratory/research assistant, etc.  Regardless, you should have a minor with it too, that will increase your skill set (I would recommend chemistry, English, or maybe even physics).\n\nYou should actually think about a biochemistry degree for medical school, IMO.
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A BS degree gears you toward teaching Biology/Sciences\nA BA degree gears you to non teaching science positions.\nI  have a BS/MS, plus credits toward my doctorate in biology and teach at a local university.
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Visit diverse places.  Take biology, especially ecology classes.  Finally keep your mind open!