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What can I do with a degree in biology?
I'm currently a microbiology major but I will be transferring to another school in the spring as a biology major hopefully in a combined BS/MS program.
I DON'T want to go to medical school though. I've been thinking a lot about going to graduate school for pharmacology, but I'm interested in acquiring more information about different options as well.
I have a year's worth of research experience currently and I'm a sophomore with another research placement in a new lab and will likely not join a lab actively in the spring but will apply for summer-long programs at research facilities near my home. Presently, everything as been related to molecular biology and I really find that interesting.
So, what can I do with a degree (beyond just a BS) in biology, or more specifically, molecular biology? (Other than teach.)
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- BPLv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
I've worked for more than 20 years as a Molecular Biologist/Biotechnologist. I've done everything from preparing nucleic acid from a variety of sources, to cloning genes and making them into expression constructions. Currently I work to develop PCR based assays that are used for detecting genetic abnormalities. You can also use PCR to develop assays to detect infectious disease. Great that you are getting some experience while you're still schooling.
Source(s): bp BS Genetic Biology, MS Molecular Biology, both from Purdue U - Anonymous10 years ago
I became a computer game programmer.
BS Biology, Caltech
