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Hi, I'm still a junior in high school, but I want to start considering some possible future career choices. I love chemistry, but I also like the medical field... What are some good, stable jobs that applies to that? I am considering pharmacist, but it seems a bit monotonous/depressing? Correct me if I am wrong! Also my mom is a clinical laboratory scientist, which also applies. Can any of you suggest more?
1 answer - Asked By: Dee Jay - 4/30/2013
Im in the 11th grade right now, & I have always said I wanted to be a pediatrician - but now I'm actually reconsidering it. I'm thinking about being some type of researcher, that involves health care, because I noticed that I'm actually good at solving problems & researching things. & plus one day I would love to find a cure to cancer & all other types of mental & physical disorders/sicknesses. So is there any successful jobs out there requires research in health care? Thanks for the answers
2 answers - Asked By: shavella78 - 1/15/2012
As in, what kind of work do people in this field actually do? And is it difficult to find a job in this Field? (Of course, every field will have it's difficulties in finding a job, but what i mean is if this major is actually in demand or not)
1 answer - Asked By: Anon - 12/17/2012
I am just being curious because i know that pharmacist have the highest education on drugs and they work in drug stores. The only people in the medical field who have a higher education than them are the physicians and we all know that their job ends at prescribing. So who are those actually developing these drugs before it gets into stores.
2 answers - Asked By: spacebudjet - 2/20/2008
I am interested in getting a job in a forensics laboratory. I am currently a chemistry major, but I am thinking of switching to biology. Would it be better for me to stay in chemistry and minor in biology, or switch to bio and minor in chem? Or should I do biochemistry (this honestly does not interest me very much). If I didn't get a job in forensics, I'd want to work for the CDC, NIH, etc. and study diseases/epidemics/the environment, etc. This makes it sound like I should major in bio, but I read somewhere chemistry is the best degree for forensics. Thanks!! I am minoring in forensics. My college does not offer it as a major, but even if it did I read it is best to major in either chem or bio so you can get a job not relating to forensics if the need be. I plan on going to grad school for forensic science. I'm considering changing my major because though I was very good at chemistry in high school, I have done poorly in it at the college level (I took Honors Gen. chem and I am currently finishing my first semester in organic chem.) I feel like I got screwed in my major because I had a bad prof last year and this year, plus I got sick with mono and I am very behind in organic. Also, I hate math/physics and biology requires less and easier class requirements for both of those.
2 answers - Asked By: saturnia107 - 11/28/2006
I need help with this
14 answers - Asked By: JayX - 9/24/2006
BS Applied Physics, Chemistry I'm looking for a defined profession that is interesting and that I can get into with my science degree.
1 answer - Asked By: Jackie - 3/11/2012
I am wondering what options there are with a bachelor of science in biochemistry, as opposed to a bachelor of science biology or chemistry, or a bachelor or arts in chemistry or biology.
1 answer - Asked By: Nick - 1/6/2013
I am interested in pursuing a career in the biological field. I can't narrow down what I enjoy the most, so I'm seeking advice. Which careers in biology pay the most? Thank you! I've been thinking about genetics for a while, I just wanted to be sure that I wasn't leaving any other options behind. :)
2 answers - Asked By: Panpalca - 5/16/2013
I want to have an art career and a scientist career. I would be difficult but I want to know if I can.
5 answers - Asked By: Moonlight - 4/29/2009
Plz i need help... i need to do a report regarding this topic ...
2 answers - Asked By: russell - 7/11/2007
I have completed B.Sc in microbiology and working as microbiologist in Q.A. Section in co operative sector. i find new job fro my bright future so in which Field should i apply?
1 answer - Asked By: pranav - 9/4/2009
I don't want to be stuck in front of a computer all day. What's the av. salary of some good biotechnology jobs in the U.S.?
1 answer - Asked By: somegirl - 12/29/2007
I like researching stuff and I know there's jobs out ther like this thanks :D
1 answer - Asked By: Zack - 1/5/2011
Im thinking about going into the medical field but can't make up my mind in which field and I need to know which one can be done online because I am staioned overseas.
1 answer - Asked By: girl890 - 4/13/2006
Needs to have info on job description, what schooling you need, job benefits, and salary. its for a project i have to do in biology
1 answer - Asked By: Isaiaha - 10/3/2012
I need a list of the 10 most popular jobs in the future. give me your opinion. also, i'd like to know the reasons why you chose them. thanks!
1 answer - Asked By: Juyoung - 3/21/2012
Im good at drama,....and physics... and i generally have an average over 85 and i want a job where i can talk to people and i just cnt think of anything GIVE SUGGESTIONS and if need be ill add more to the description
2 answers - Asked By: BBoneca - 1/13/2011
1 answer - Asked By: James Mceachern - 1/31/2012
I am researching careers adn i need to find out the knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, the type of activities, the benefits, and how much i'll get paid to be a marine biologist
3 answers - Asked By: Bobby - 4/16/2009
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