<p>sciences are rewarding, I mean, I loved AP Bio (I got an A in class but 2 on test), especially all the gel electrophorisis labs, but I know a major in bio is one of the most difficult. I may want to be a epidemiologist/one who studies the origins of diseases, or a researcher specialized in viruses/diseases. I look at the classes I need to take for a bio major and it seems impossible for me. I look at the public helath major and think -easy-fun-interesting. AS for stats, I need to see my ap score before I say anything, because I think it is okay but not life changing for me....I am currently put down for a Public Health major, because this provides a good transition for me to studying foreign languages abroad in relief work like peace corps. My school has accelerated bio programs, do you think this is better? Everyone has been telling me - do more science and math - that is the only way to end up inthe lab</p>
<p>maybe natural sciences is a good choice…you do bio/chem/physics/math</p>
<p>Bio is a tough area with only an undergraduate degree and it’s not that easy, even with a Phd. I do not know the outlook for Public Health majors. There is a thread on science majors on this forum somewhere talking about CC members discouraging students from going into Bio/Chem majors because of the difficult job outlook. Perhaps you could take a look at it.</p>
<p>Entry level, bachelor’s degree public health jobs tend to be low paying and mostly at non-profits. If you want to advance in your career, you will almost certainly need a MPH, MD or PhD–even for non-science administrative positions.</p>
<p>If you do want to do epidemiology or bench research, you will definitely need an advanced degree (MS or PhD). </p>
<p>Bench research as a principal investigator requires a PHD in a biomedical science area. (You can be a lab tech with BS bio or chem degrtee, but you will mostly be hands on labor and not be collaborator in the science.)</p>
<p>The Peace Corp does not require any specific undergrad degree. I know PC alumni with undergrad degrees in things like Russian Lit and creative writing. If you want to do international relief work, skills like EMT/paramedic/nursing, economic develop and water engineering are the ones most desperately needed.</p>
<p>what about human anthropology? It requires bio/sociology/public health/anthropology…and then I can get my MPH…seems to prepare me more…but i may still wan tto minor in PH</p>