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How difficult is it to find a job involving biology or medicine?

When I was little, I wanted to be a marine biologist, but my mom said that it was difficult to find a job for this. So, I decided to shift my attention to the medical field. I know that there is always a need for medical professions, but I was just wondering how much time you have to put into your profession and how competitive the market is. #medicine #biology #doctor #pharmaceutical

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Rachel’s Answer

You specifically asked about how much time you have to put into your profession in the medical field. I am a colon and rectal surgeon. My profession requires a medical doctorate. This means that you will have to complete college with a bachelor’s degree as well as all of the Pre-med requirements (1 year biology, 1 year inorganic chemistry, 1 year organic chemistry + labs, physics, calculus, and biochemistry). GPA should probably be 3.5 or better (preferably >3.8). You will also have to score well on the MCAT. Once accepted to medical school, as long as you pass your classes and perform reasonably well during your four years of medical training, you can apply for a general surgery 5 year residency. Following that, you will likely apply for a 1 year colon and rectal surgery fellowship. This career path requires 14+ years of school after high school.
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Richard’s Answer

Becoming trained to become a physician takes many years.
4 years of college.
4 years of medical school.
3-6 years of residency.
up to 3 years of optional fellowship

However, now that I am board certified there is a great demand. I receive about 3 unsolicited calls per week from recruiters trying to match me with a prospective practice.
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Aman’s Answer

No it is not that hard. The common courses may also include human anatomy, chemistry, physics and physiology. Graduates may secure entry-level or research assistant jobs in the field, though many medical biology positions require a master's or doctoral degree.
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Douglas’s Answer

I've been in the pharmaceutical industry for many years, and the industry is always looking for good scientists as our business depends on finding the next innovative medicine to help patients. Within this industry there are a wide variety of opportunities depending on your qualifications and interest such as medical affairs, research, sales, production, supply chain, etc.
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Ian’s Answer

In Biology if you are not actively in an area that is hiring and/or you do not have any lab experience it will be very tough to get a job in the biology field. You need to put yourself in the position to get lucky to be at the right place and the right time. I highly recommend communicating with your professors and working with them, they most likely have a large pool of people they can contact and that will help you with getting a job. I personally have seen that you need to volunteer your time in the field you want to work in to get your name out there. If you need help with jobs, contact non-profits and see if they need help, they are almost always needing helpers and are usually well connected.

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