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Hey Everyone,
So I have a bachelors degree in Biology but I had a 2.34 cumulative gpa at my school. I am currently working as a scribe part-time. So I know my gpa is really low but I am working on developing more study habits and I am determined to keep working towards becoming a doctor eventually.
So I found out I was recently accepted to this molecular genetics technology program. Its a bachelors program that will take about two years to complete and leads to certification in Molecular Biology with ASCP and a degree in molecular genetics technology. I was planning to do this program while scribing part time but now I am having second thoughts about doing this program. Though it is an excellent program at a world renowned cancer center MD Anderson, It is also intense. I noticed that the curriculum consists of 75 hours total and each semester consists of at least 6-7 courses and all of them are either 3000 or 4000 level courses. I have heard that this program is intense and grueling but you do learn a lot. I am nervous because of the workload and I am not sure I will be able to handle it. Also, I am not sure if it makes any logical sense to do a second bachelors. I just dont want to throw myself into this program if im not ready for this. Its not very flexible as everyone takes at least 7 courses. I was going to use this as my DIY post bacc, but now im considering just doing a DIY Post bacc so I will have the flexibility to control how many science classes and make sure im not taking 7 in the beginning..that sounds a little intense to me. Though a lot of the students coming out of the program do get into Medical school. I feel like it is a risk, just like doing the SMP.
The thing about this program is they do teach you everything you need to know about genetics and they make sure that once you get out of the program, that is little to no training that has to be done. That is one thing I really like about it because I have been trained at a company before, I did not like the way they trained me and how most companies just get another employee to train me and do their own job...It puts too much pressure on me...and I did have some trouble in my last company but of the training, thats something I am really nervous about. I do realize that I could just get one year of biology lab experience and apply for the ASCP certification without this program, but then a company would still have to train me and there is room for error when you are being trained at a job. Most companies want you to be quick and fast learner and work in a fast paced environment. Anyone know anyone who did this program or have any suggestions or insight?
I am debating between doing this program or just getting a masters in biotechnology and taking post-bacc classes on the side. I would be able to get a higher degree, opening up more job opportunities while also taking undergraduate courses to try to boost my gpa. I do realize that in the masters my gpa wont count but I feel like it could make me more marketable for other positions and it is a backup plan in case medical school does not work out . So what option should I take to increase my gpa, and is it worth doing a two year second degree program?
This second degree program is more practical than a typical undergraduate degree where you would actually take classes at the hospital and do rotation there and possibly get hired by them. You could also interact with a lot of doctors and scientists, and also there is a possibility to do research. Considering my gpa and the chance that I got some clinical and research experience while also boosting my undergrad gpa, which option would you take?
So I have a bachelors degree in Biology but I had a 2.34 cumulative gpa at my school. I am currently working as a scribe part-time. So I know my gpa is really low but I am working on developing more study habits and I am determined to keep working towards becoming a doctor eventually.
So I found out I was recently accepted to this molecular genetics technology program. Its a bachelors program that will take about two years to complete and leads to certification in Molecular Biology with ASCP and a degree in molecular genetics technology. I was planning to do this program while scribing part time but now I am having second thoughts about doing this program. Though it is an excellent program at a world renowned cancer center MD Anderson, It is also intense. I noticed that the curriculum consists of 75 hours total and each semester consists of at least 6-7 courses and all of them are either 3000 or 4000 level courses. I have heard that this program is intense and grueling but you do learn a lot. I am nervous because of the workload and I am not sure I will be able to handle it. Also, I am not sure if it makes any logical sense to do a second bachelors. I just dont want to throw myself into this program if im not ready for this. Its not very flexible as everyone takes at least 7 courses. I was going to use this as my DIY post bacc, but now im considering just doing a DIY Post bacc so I will have the flexibility to control how many science classes and make sure im not taking 7 in the beginning..that sounds a little intense to me. Though a lot of the students coming out of the program do get into Medical school. I feel like it is a risk, just like doing the SMP.
The thing about this program is they do teach you everything you need to know about genetics and they make sure that once you get out of the program, that is little to no training that has to be done. That is one thing I really like about it because I have been trained at a company before, I did not like the way they trained me and how most companies just get another employee to train me and do their own job...It puts too much pressure on me...and I did have some trouble in my last company but of the training, thats something I am really nervous about. I do realize that I could just get one year of biology lab experience and apply for the ASCP certification without this program, but then a company would still have to train me and there is room for error when you are being trained at a job. Most companies want you to be quick and fast learner and work in a fast paced environment. Anyone know anyone who did this program or have any suggestions or insight?
I am debating between doing this program or just getting a masters in biotechnology and taking post-bacc classes on the side. I would be able to get a higher degree, opening up more job opportunities while also taking undergraduate courses to try to boost my gpa. I do realize that in the masters my gpa wont count but I feel like it could make me more marketable for other positions and it is a backup plan in case medical school does not work out . So what option should I take to increase my gpa, and is it worth doing a two year second degree program?
This second degree program is more practical than a typical undergraduate degree where you would actually take classes at the hospital and do rotation there and possibly get hired by them. You could also interact with a lot of doctors and scientists, and also there is a possibility to do research. Considering my gpa and the chance that I got some clinical and research experience while also boosting my undergrad gpa, which option would you take?
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