<p>Reading some of the threads posted on the site, i noticed that med schools are very interested in your GPA.</p>
<p>I am having a hard time deciding between biology/molecular biology for a major.
Which major would it be easier to keep a good GPA on? just to clarify, i would be happy majoring in aether one, as i love all things biology. My only worry however, is my plan B if i were to not get accepted to med school. What could i do with a major in Biology? i really don't see myself as a teacher, i would hate my life. What kind of jobs can one get with a BA in biology? would it be better to major in molecular bio?</p>
<p>Either way, if you didn’t get into med school, you’d probably be looking at research or teaching as the most natural routes (of course, other possibilities are always out there). Basically, do what you want, whichever is more interesting to you. Neither is particularly difficult. If you have what it takes for med school, a decent (3.7+) GPA should be obtainable in either one if you set your mind to it.</p>
<p>There are actually a lot of options to do things with either degree. Conservation is a big one, and there are a lot of consulting firms that hire biologists and such.</p>
<p>One guy with Biology degree who I know was hired by big Business consulting firm (one of top names, do not remember) and started going for his MBA while working full time there (most likely paid by employer like mine was fully paid). He could have done with MBA by now, he is still with the company. He loves it, they love him in return. I guess you can do whatever, depends on a person.</p>
<p>Consult on biological issues. Definitely a lot of firms have “ecological impact” consultants that make sure that they don’t get in trouble by killing all of the frogs.</p>
<p>Colombianxx,
If you asking about Biology major who was hired at big name business consulting firm, his job had nothing to do with biology, he was using his brains, not his degree. However, having bachelor enabled him to go back to school for MBA that his company paid for. He is fine, has been moving up at his job, doing very well.</p>
<p>You will get a better GPA in the major that you enjoy. Often, you will be asked why you majored in something. A BA is really not enough for any real job in science. You will need a graduate degree (MD, MBA, MA/PhD, etc)</p>