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Old 06-29-2009, 03:45 PM   #21 (permalink)
Zephyr
 
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I enjoyed my studies. I think my degree is officially in biomedical science, with a minor in biology (haven't thought about it in awhile). It was good because in my core courses I didn't have to focus on one specific thing, but rather got a bit of biology, a dash of genetics, a smidgen of biochemistry, and a helping of inorganic and organic chemistry. The program also allowed for a wide selection of "free" electives, for which I usually took classics or anthropology or philosophy, etc.

My grades were excellent, but it's the kind of program where you almost have to go on afterwards, either to grad school or into a professional program eg medicine or pharmacy. A Bachelor of Science degree by itself kind of leaves you hanging.....it's incomplete.

Although sometimes, if you graduate from a school with a good reputation, just having that degree can impress a prospective employer, even if the job doesn't make direct use of it. A couple years ago someone was really hard after me and seemed interested in interviewing me because of that, but I didn't follow up.

You should probably study something you enjoy. The other stuff will probably work itself out.
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