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Robert
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My science class says we have to find 3 careers in science. What are some careers in science, what do they do, and what do you study in high school and college to get hired in those jobs?
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Richard A.
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I majored in biochemistry in college. After that I attended medical school and became a radiologist. Many physicians majored in science in college. Even if they didn't they studied biology, chemistry (including organic chemistry), physics, and biochemistry before taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT).
Jessica Chow
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Hi Robert,
There are so many different career paths that people can take that fall into the field of "science". I'll start with myself and give examples of other careers in science.
I am an Associate Scientist at a pharmaceutical company, meaning that I work directly at the bench performing various experiments, analyzing and interpreting results, and presenting my findings to colleagues. I fell in love with biology in HS, thanks to a wonderful teacher. I took AP Biology in HS as well as chemistry and physics. In college, I majored in biology and got my Bachelor's of Science degree. Most universities have a general biology major, but you can take elective courses in all areas of science to fulfill your university's biology major requirements. I personally tailored my biology electives to be more focused on molecular biology and human genetics, as that was what I was most interested in. During my undergrad, I also worked in a molecular biology lab as a research assistant for 2 years to learn what it's like to work at the bench. I truly do have a passion for biology and science; I've always wanted to be a scientist to help with the work that I do, and I love that I get to do that every single day!
Of course, when you study science, you don't necessarily have to work at the bench. Off the top of my head, here is a list of some of the many career options open to someone who studied science:
-Health care professional (doctor, nurse, surgeon, EMT)
-Dentistry/orthodontia
-Physical therapist/sports therapist
-Lab operations/lab management
-EH&S (Environmental Health and Safety) management (making sure companies properly dispose of their laboratory waste)
-Pharmaceutical sales or biomedical device sales
-Project management
-Portfolio management/business development
-Veterinary work
-consulting work (usually done by someone who has worked at the bench for a long time and has substantial industry experience; they are hired for projects by other companies to provide their insight)
There are so many different career paths that people can take that fall into the field of "science". I'll start with myself and give examples of other careers in science.
I am an Associate Scientist at a pharmaceutical company, meaning that I work directly at the bench performing various experiments, analyzing and interpreting results, and presenting my findings to colleagues. I fell in love with biology in HS, thanks to a wonderful teacher. I took AP Biology in HS as well as chemistry and physics. In college, I majored in biology and got my Bachelor's of Science degree. Most universities have a general biology major, but you can take elective courses in all areas of science to fulfill your university's biology major requirements. I personally tailored my biology electives to be more focused on molecular biology and human genetics, as that was what I was most interested in. During my undergrad, I also worked in a molecular biology lab as a research assistant for 2 years to learn what it's like to work at the bench. I truly do have a passion for biology and science; I've always wanted to be a scientist to help with the work that I do, and I love that I get to do that every single day!
Of course, when you study science, you don't necessarily have to work at the bench. Off the top of my head, here is a list of some of the many career options open to someone who studied science:
-Health care professional (doctor, nurse, surgeon, EMT)
-Dentistry/orthodontia
-Physical therapist/sports therapist
-Lab operations/lab management
-EH&S (Environmental Health and Safety) management (making sure companies properly dispose of their laboratory waste)
-Pharmaceutical sales or biomedical device sales
-Project management
-Portfolio management/business development
-Veterinary work
-consulting work (usually done by someone who has worked at the bench for a long time and has substantial industry experience; they are hired for projects by other companies to provide their insight)
Aaron Evans
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Yes, "Science" is a broad area and can have lots of different applications. I take science as more of a thought process and approach to problem solving (the scientific method). I studied engineering in college and gravitated to mathematics and classes related to more logic and analysis (it was what I enjoyed). I have had multiple jobs in Mechanical Engineering (designing refrigerators and ovens) and process and business improvement - the scientific method is a tremendous advantage in any business consulting or improvement areas.