In Case Things Dont Work Out

[Liverpool08]

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Hey guys, I'm currently halfway through my undergrad degree in Bio, and I'm kinda starting to worry about things in case Pharmacy doesnt work out, and i dont get in. I am wondering what possible jobs can a one get with an undergrad degree only (and its possible salary), since im starting to think that it might be better if i switch and try and get my BA in finance rather than finish my undergrad in science and end up without many decent job offers. For all who have had work experience in science field, advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[avuong]

Can you double major?

 

[Liverpool08]

yes

 

[tommyVoltage]

Check out biotechnology as a major. You can still work in the pharmacy industry, but not be a pharmacist. I don't know what jobs you can get with just a bachelor's in biology because I'm not familiar with it.

 

[Liverpool08]

my university doesnt offer any biotech majors, but i mean in general would would one be able to live comfortably? Cuz i mainly hear alot of ppl and friends basically say that a bachelor's in science on its own is too broad or whatever, and that masters is then required in order to live a decent life with a decent salary, which is what worries me cuz i know nothing about grad programs and dont think i'd be greatly interested in that kind of work.

 

[tommyVoltage]

My roommate recently got accepted to graduate school in North Carolina. I know that it is a 2 year program and then he'll have his masters. I don't know much about it though.

 

[aboveliquidice]

Hey guys, I'm currently halfway through my undergrad degree in Bio, and I'm kinda starting to worry about things in case Pharmacy doesnt work out, and i dont get in. I am wondering what possible jobs can a one get with an undergrad degree only (and its possible salary), since im starting to think that it might be better if i switch and try and get my BA in finance rather than finish my undergrad in science and end up without many decent job offers. For all who have had work experience in science field, advice would be greatly appreciated.

It is wise to have something to fall back on - but I wouldn't pursue my future with a foot halfway out the door. I would stay committed to pharmacy unless it isn't the right thing for you. If it isn't, that is fine - but you should make that decision now rather than later.

 

[mustang sally]

There aren't too many jobs you can do with a bachelors in biology. Of course, it depends on where you live. A big city might have some jobs if there are companies. Or a college town might have research labs. Overall, I would say a bachelors in biology is pretty much worthless. It's too bad because I really love biology.

You could get a teaching degree and teach biology. Or if you like research you could get a masters (still not a lot of great jobs but really cool). Or you could always double major/change your major.

 

[Liverpool08]

There aren't too many jobs you can do with a bachelors in biology. Of course, it depends on where you live. A big city might have some jobs if there are companies. Or a college town might have research labs. Overall, I would say a bachelors in biology is pretty much worthless. It's too bad because I really love biology.

You could get a teaching degree and teach biology. Or if you like research you could get a masters (still not a lot of great jobs but really cool). Or you could always double major/change your major.

Are there then any other domains in science with more job offers than bio even with just an undergrad?

 

[Maxpwer222]

Chemistry

 

[JJVmom]

Are you willing to move to get a decent career? I'm attending a CC in San Diego. They recently had a biotech career fair. This area is loaded with biotech companies, and the work they are doing is so impressive. One speaker mentioned that it's worth working for a while after a B.S. degree, before going on to a higher degree. Many speakers said that you don't have to stay in research, but that many employees also do marketing and areas of the business. Good Luck!

 

[trailrider400]

Hey I was in a similar situation as you a few years ago. I think that as long as you keep your gpa above 3.0 and work hard you will get accepted to pharmacy school. When I was looking for a backup plan I never really found one. I majored in biology knowing I wanted nothing to do with any career I would be qualified for when I graduated (scary!). This is a little nerve racking but I think that as long as you keep your gpa decent you have the ability to change every part of your application to make it competetive. Even the pcat. If you work hard you can drastically improve your score (like I did). Build a well rounded application and YOU WILL get in (eventually). I'm not trying to tell you to bail on a back up plan but just saying that I think that anyone who gets tech/pharmacy experience, volunteers, works hard for the pcat, etc has a real good chance at being accepted. Completely devote yourself to your goal whatever it is and you'll be fine. gl

 

[ret09]

all my friends that failed out of their pre-health science classes switched to finance or economics. They are all now financial analysts making just as much as any pharmacist, right out of college.

 

[yappy]

While you may not have a specific career route with a bio degree that doesn't mean you cannot be successful. My brother in law is a bank exec. with a degree in biology... sometimes all they need to know is you're able to learn.

 

[Maxpwer222]

I work QC for a shampoo manufacturer and we have a micro department. Both of the people working there only have a B.S. in Microbiology.