<p>I've decided I want to major somewhere in the field of biology. At first I was thinking biomedical engineering, but looking closer I'm kind of thinking it wouldn't be a great fit for me, although I'm not positive. I'm in love with genetics, so maybe some kind of genetic engineering or something... Or finding cures for diseases, creating new vaccinations, that kind of stuff. I guess genetics and microbiology? is that right? But that kind of stuff fascinates me. I want to major somewhere in those two fields. Growing organs is also cool, tee hee. I don't really know where that fits, though. I have no idea what major would be good for any of this. </p>
<p>And I also have my heart set on MIT (hey, shoot for the moon, because even if you miss you'll land among the stars). Here's a list of the majors they offer Majors</a> & Minors | MIT Admissions
Do any of them really fit?</p>
<p>Zoology is a fairly weak field in science. Oh sure, there are basic requirements in chemistry, biology, and math, but it’s a pretty soft science. And James Watson went on to discover our basis of genetics today. He wasn’t trained physical or quantum chemistry either.</p>
<p>The point is, your major isn’t vindictive of what you’ll do. Most fields of science have a good amount of overlap, so as long as you aren’t poorly trained in certain areas…it’s an open field.</p>
<p>You won’t find any undergraduate major in genetic engineering, at best, you’ll find genetics MAYBE. </p>
<p>Biomedical and bioengineering
biophysics
biochemistry
molecular biology
chemical engineering</p>
<p>Are some of the degrees you should be looking at. If the biology part interest you most…find a biology-specific degree. If the chemistry part interests you most…find a chemistry specific degree, etc.</p>