<p>I am almost completely interested in a career in cancer research. I would love to work towards finding cures for these devastating diseases, and believe that my life could be very fulfilling.</p>
<p>But I’ll save the rest of the “why I want to” speech. I have questions on the more technical aspects of this type of career, such as money and job stability. Obviously like many others, I am not looking into a career for just the money, but no one can deny that money does play a role in life.</p>
<p>So here are my questions.</p>
<li><p>How many years of schooling will I require, and where will I need to go (eg med school, fellowships)? Currently, I am looking into JHU’s school of Public Health’s Biochemistry department. Would this be a good place for me to start?</p></li>
<li><p>How competitive are the courses/college life? There is a difference between a doctor and a medical scientist, but I am still guessing it is a highly competitive field of study.</p></li>
<li><p>If I ever do make it past my whatever years of college, how is the job stability? There is always going to be a need for doctors, making the job market one of the best. But what about for this type of career?</p></li>
<li><p>What is the pay like? A general range would be fine.</p></li>
<li><p>Where will I be working, or where could I work?</p></li>
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<p>thanks in advance</p>