Marine Biology or Biology?

[Chelsea Cabrera]

Should I major in Marine Biology or just Biology? Would it make a difference for job prospects? I've heard job prospects for both are poor. Of course I plan on going to med school, so do med schools prefer one over the other? I enjoy Marine Bio more, but it is more important to me to get into a good medical school.

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[Patros]

MEDICAL SCHOOLS DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR MAJOR

That is all.

 

[Chillywilly]

You need a back up plan. What if you don't get into med school right after college? You'll want a high paying job. Sure you can do clinical related jobs but they wouldn't pay as much (also depends on what you consider good pay) but $8-15/hour isn't going to cut it unless you come from a wealthy family.

If you majored in biochem, microbio or chemistry then your prospects increase and you'd be making $20-$35/hour. It's just something to think about. Everyone needs a plan B if they don't get into medical school their first try

 

[dayman]

If you don't directly get into medical school and plan on using your major in the real world what degree would you rather have (What interests you more)? That should be your only concern. Otherwise I agree with @Underu

 

[487806]

Should I major in Marine Biology or just Biology? Would it make a difference for job prospects? I've heard job prospects for both are poor. Of course I plan on going to med school, so do med schools prefer one over the other? I enjoy Marine Bio more, but it is more important to me to get into a good medical school.

You should major in something more practical like engineering, computer science, business, or even math/physics if you're concerned about job prospects. Biochemistry can also help. But biology itself regardless of its variations will unsurprisingly have poor job prospects.

 

[Life Sucks]

You should major in something more practical like engineering, computer science, business, or even math/physics if you're concerned about job prospects. Biochemistry can also help. But biology itself regardless of its variations will unsurprisingly have poor job prospects.

Well, you can always still apply to professional schools still.

 

[WhippleWhileWeWork]

Well, you can always still apply to professional schools still.

Professional school isn't a job prospect. Agent B was addressing the value of an Ug degree in the context of job prospects.

 

[Member10billion]

Should I major in Marine Biology or just Biology? Would it make a difference for job prospects? I've heard job prospects for both are poor. Of course I plan on going to med school, so do med schools prefer one over the other? I enjoy Marine Bio more, but it is more important to me to get into a good medical school.

What do you think you can do better in? What will make you happy enough to dedicate 4 years to? Good grades are what matters.