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Need help with a college major?
I've been thinking of majoring in something that has to do with stem cell research and development (like working in labs and research centers in order to further develop the issues regarding this field) I know that I have to do 3 years of biology first then choose a major from there. But what I don't know is the name of that major and how popular it is and how beneficial it can be to my career. All I need is your opinions and information. What's the actual name of that major (stem cell thing) and how far would this get me through my career? Next year will be my 1st year in college so I have to have some information.. I'm still deciding but I like the idea of stem cells...
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- andymanecLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
Stem cell biology is a specialization - you won't have to worry about that until you graduate and either get a job in a lab or go on to grad school. The exact major that you choose depends on the biology program at your school. Regular biology would be an acceptable major, or something like cell biology if it's offered. You'll also have an adviser who should be able to help you choose the right courses.
In the meantime, though, I recommend trying to get some research experience as an intern or through a study program. A lot of people make it through four years of college, but assume that real research will be a lot like their lab classes. In the real world, research usually doesn't run that smoothly, and it's never as fast. You'll also wind up doing a lot of cell culture if you work with stem cells - my experience with cell culture is that people either love it (like me) or absolutely hate it, so it's best to find out ahead of time. Some research experience might also help you find out exactly what you're interested in, because "stem cells" is a pretty broad topic.