So Physics or Biological Sciences?

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<p>I want to double major in physics and biological sciences but that's probably not going to be likely considering the massive course load I'll have. I want to major in physics because I love the subject and eventually want to do research and become a professor in the future. However, I still want a good chance at finding a stable job when I get out of college and I don't think I can do that if I majored in physics. So, I also want to major in biological sciences. It's something else I enjoy and there's a chance work can be found at a biotech company.</p>

<p>Questions...
Can I still get a job at a biotech company with a major in physics and a minor in biological sciences? There's a chance I may not be able to minor in it if my counselor doesn't allow me to.</p>

<p>Should I only major in biological sciences (since physics isn't offered as a minor), get a job after college, and then go back to school to pursue my major in physics? (I already planned to go back to school anyways.)</p>

<p>Should I major in nursing to support myself financially and go back to school for my physics major? IF I get into the nursing program which is extremely competitive. It's preferable because hours are more flexible as a nurse.</p>

<p>What jobs can I get as a physics major?</p>

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<p>Any comments on any of these questions would really help.</p>

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<p>You aren’t gonna get very far in science with a bachelors, a Ph.D is essentially required if you want to work in Biotech. You are basically limiting yourself to being a lab tech, at the most an entry level researcher but they are always going to hire someone with a Masters or Ph.D ahead of a Bachelors.</p>

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<p>Sorry, I forgot to mention that I’m definitely going to graduate school for my masters in Biological Sciences if I decide to pursue it, and a Ph.D in physics eventually.</p>

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<p>If physics and biology is your passion, take classes and find out what your really want to do and apply directly to a Ph.D program after your 3rd year. As a Ph.D student, your stipend will be essentially the same as what you would earn from an entry level job with a Bachelor’s.</p>

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<p>You should look into medical physics/biophysics. It’s a pretty well paying field that has a number of jobs at the master’s level and phd level. I believe that grad programs for medical physics will take a physics major even if they have only a little bio experience, so as long as you take as many bio courses as possible you’ll be fine</p>