biological careers!!!!?
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There is an emerging field where Computer Science and Biology merge is called Bioinformatics and salaries are good
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good luck: http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookPLANTANAT.html
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Hi,\n\nbiotechnology is great field:\n\nBiotechnology is technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity has come up with one of many definitions of biotechnology:[1]\n"Biotechnology means any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use."\n\n( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology )\n\nRead the page and you'll see how versatile and interesting a biotechnology specialist is.
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The opportunities in research are limited by your ambition, imagination, and willingness to understand things outside "your" field. \n\nI'm a chemist, so you're going to have to bear with my intrinsic bias here.  I've had the opportunity to do research in a diverse number of areas, with people who call themselves by a variety of titles: biochemist, cancer biologist, cell physiologist, biophysicist, physical chemist, protein chemist, theoretical chemist, analytical chemist, and molecular biologist.  Each of them does something I'm very interested in.  One thing I love about my background (physical chemistry) is that it gives me a solid foundation to look at a wide variety of research areas that impact my passion (understanding the mechanism and treatment of diseases such as cancer).  I believe chemistry truly is "the central science" because ultimately all biological effects boil down to the interaction of molecules within living entites (be they humans or amoeba).  \n\nThink about what attracted you to forensics in the first place.  Was it the problem-solving nature?  If so, that's really just chemistry on a broader scale.  If you're considering changing your major, as you said, what is the reason for that decision?  Have you met a challenging class? Are you bored?  Do you not see relevance?  Its very hard to help you at all without these questions answered.\n\nAs a side note, if you want to work for the CDC/NIH as a researcher, you're probably going to need to pursue an advanced degree.  You should check out their job postings.  As you consider your options, remember, university education isn't just job training.  Potential employers are going to consider your whole resume, including different skillsets acquired outside of class and internship/research experiences.  Best wishes!
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Physics, Chemistry, Biology???
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Here's what the US Department of Labor Occupation Handout has about Biological Scientist.  Ethologist is a very specific field, and from what I have researched it's best to stay broad in the begining of your educational career.\n\n"A Ph.D. degree usually is required for independent research, but a master’s degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research or product development; a bachelor’s degree is adequate for some nonresearch jobs. \nDoctoral degree holders face competition for basic research positions; holders of bachelor’s or master’s degrees in biological science can expect better opportunities in nonresearch positions. \nBiotechnological research and development will continue to drive employment growth. \n\n\nNature of the Work [About this section]  Back to Top \n\nBiological scientists study living organisms and their relationship to their environment. They research problems dealing with life processes and living organisms. Most specialize in some area of biology, such as zoology (the study of animals) or microbiology (the study of microscopic organisms). (Medical scientists, whose work is closely related to that of biological scientists, are discussed elsewhere in the Handbook.)\n\nMany biological scientists work in research and development. Some conduct basic research to advance knowledge of living organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and other infectious agents. Basic biological research continues to provide the building blocks necessary to develop solutions to human health problems and to preserve and repair the natural environment. Biological scientists mostly work independently in private industry, university, or government laboratories, often exploring new areas of research or expanding on specialized research started in graduate school. Those who are not wage and salary workers in private industry typically submit grant proposals to obtain funding for their projects. Colleges and universities, private industry, and Federal Government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation contribute to the support of scientists whose research proposals are determined to be financially feasible and to have the potential to advance new ideas or processes.\n\nBiological scientists who work in applied research or product development use knowledge provided by basic research to develop new drugs, treatments, and medical diagnostic tests; increase crop yields; and protect and clean up the environment by developing new biofuels. They usually have less autonomy than basic researchers to choose the emphasis of their research, relying instead on market-driven directions based on their firms’ products and goals. Because biological scientists doing applied research and product development in private industry may be required to describe their research plans or results to nonscientists who are in a position to veto or approve their ideas, they must understand the potential cost of their work and its impact on business. Scientists often work in teams, interacting with engineers, scientists of other disciplines, business managers, and technicians. Some biological scientists also work with customers or suppliers and manage budgets.\n\nThose who conduct research usually work in laboratories and use electron microscopes, computers, thermal cyclers, and a wide variety of other equipment. Some conduct experiments using laboratory animals or greenhouse plants. This is particularly true of botanists, physiologists, and zoologists. For some biological scientists, research also is performed outside of laboratories. For example, a botanist might do research in tropical rain forests to see what plants grow there, or an ecologist might study how a forest area recovers after a fire. Some marine biologists also work outdoors, often on research vessels from which they study various marine organisms such as marine plankton or fish.\n\nSome biological scientists work in managerial
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gosh wat r u thinkin n waiting for when u have M.Sc biotechnology in your hand...............if u have good score in bachelors n masters jobs are waiting for you and there are 101 labs........check this site:\n www.manpowerindia.net/biotech-jobs.html
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You could go into ecology or something simular.  I also think microbiology has some out door reseach but either way you'll eventually end up in a lab.  Oh and a graduate degree is normally required to do anything besides be an assistant or lab tech.
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hey go in for any degree for biotech..like graduation in zoology botany or life sciences...its makes a very wide scope n opportunities as far as biotech is concerned\ngo for a more reputed university than a privateinstitute..pls mention ur country of study for a more specific answer\nall the universities worldover recognise science grads esp. biology for biotech pg
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NO !! Not at all. You can do bioechnology instead either as a Bachelor Degree or specialise in Genetic Engeneering, I guess, after engineering ( I'm not sure about the latter though )
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Here's a good link for research on careers related to biology. If you dig into the resources here, you'll find the answers to your questions: http://www.niu.edu/careerservices/weblinks/Biology.htm\n\nAnother similar site with somewhat different resources:\nhttp://www.udel.edu/csc/mrk.html\n\nAnd, to find out about what it takes to get into medical school, check out these sites:\n\nhttp://prehealth.uchicago.edu/handbook/toc.html\n\n\nAmherst has an excellent "Health Professions" page on its web site with many links to information about what medical schools look for in applicants and how best to prepare for medical school and other health profession grad programs such as dentistry, veterinarian school and pharamacy school. http://www.amherst.edu/~sageorge/health.html\n\nSyracuse University has an excellent website of links to information and associations in for a variety of health related professions:\nhttp://hpap.syr.edu/intsites.htm\n\n\n\nCarolyn Lawrence, www.AdmissionsAdvice.com
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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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I have a similar aspiration, which is why I earned my degree in biology, emphasizing on zoological sciences.  The idea is nice, but there is far more hard work involved than what you see on television.\n\nThe earlier recommendation of searching aza.org is good.  Also, check certain state and federal postings for any job openings or volunteer work.  It will also help you understand the not-so-enjoyable side to this concept.\n\nLike I mentioned earlier, get a degree.  A Bachelor's in Science has more clout with employers and prospective interested parties than not having a degree at all.  The same can be said for higher levels of degrees (Masters, Ph.D.).  Also, really look into what area of zoology you want to focus on.  Jeff Corwin, Steve Irwin, Michael O'Shea, and Nigel Marvin don't know every single species on the planet, but they either do research or focus on what they specialize in.  It would be best if you did the same.\n\nI wish you luck.
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Animation is a fine career option, as long as you retain a back-up plan. Since you have an interest in computers, I'd recommend looking at an art/tech school. While there, you may be able to pick up a few other useful skills. As for the biology, because it isn't as closely related to animation as computers, you could probably use that to narrow down your search.
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There are two schools of approach for careers in geology or environmental science.  Both entail graduate school!  One is the technical root (which I took), with lots of science, including sub disciplines of geology, along with chemistry, physics, and biology.  The other is the non-technical pathway of business and sociology, which can get you nice jobs, but leaves you short when it comes time to address the sticky scientific issues (I am showing my bias here for the first root, aren't I?).  Good luck!
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YOU WILL LOVE THIS SITE.\nIT IS INTERACTIVE, ANIMATED & SOOO FULL OF KNOWLEDGE.\nTRUST ME!\nhttp://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2002_general/Esp/default.htm
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Hi there!  I'm actually a scientist in the biotech field, and I'll guarantee you that your job would never be boring.  As a scientist, you are constantly on the move from room to room or bench to bench.  Your work differs from day to day, and each experiment brings different results.  For example, if you find something interesting on Monday, on Tuesday you may want to set up an experiment to either repeat your results or both repeat and expound on the data... So your assay evolves with time, and eventually you get enough data to put together a very nice picture.  If it's good enough, you can publish and get your name in print....\n\nHere's the down-side: As a scientist in an academic institute, you're so underpaid that the janitors will actually be making more than you sometimes.... Also, science can be very frustrating, since new and challenging assays have a tendency to fail.  Working for a company can solve these problems... Companies are much more well-funded than academic labs, and thus you'll have all of the materials you need to have a a successful experiment.  This means less failure.  Also, you'll make so much more money in industry than you would in academia.  I just made the transition a year ago, and I'm now making $24k/yr more than I was working in an academic setting last year at this time.  \n\nSo how do you get into industry?  First off, you need to pick a school with a good biology program-- by "good" I mean that you need to go to a school that's going to teach you about current industry techniques.   Make sure you focus on molecular biology, cell biology and various types of physiology classes (immunology,  endocrinology, neurobiology, etc), since those will prep you best for industry.  Most industry these days is trying to do something with cells- so a good foundation in cell bio is especially important.  Ecology, ethology, entomology -though they will no doubt be offered by any well-rounded bio program in the US- are quite worthless to you.\n\nAlso, industry can be hard to break into straight out of college... Don't be discouraged if you have to be a lab tech in an academic lab for a few years to get your hands-on lab skills up-to-par.  Industry tends to favor those with a lot of experience rather than folks right out of college.  \n\nAnd finally, it's easier to find a suitable position at the BS/MS degree level.  With a Ph.D., you're much more specialized and thus, though you will make more money, finding a position you fit into well can be significantly more difficult at such a higher level.  Competition for jobs in industry is high at any degree level, so don't be afraid to start out in a smaller biotech and then move on to a large company.  I currently work for the 3rd largest company in the world.\n\nI hope you enjoy your career if you choose science!!!  Best of luck!\n\n\nPS: make sure you get to sample hands-on science as much as possible before deciding that it's the right career for you... Theoretical biology is not at all the same as the practical application... ie: You won't get a good feel of what it is to be a scientist unless you work in a lab.   Doing your own experiments is actually much more challenging than learning about someone else's in biology class.