<p>i had been planning to major in biology (with possibly a concentration in genetics or molecular biology), but i've been hearing lately that the biology major really overrated, and its harder to get a job with it. what are some other majors that i could go into to get into the biomedical research field.... i'm not planning to do med school, just bs, ms,phd.................. thanks :)</p>
<p>bump… anyone???</p>
<p>To name a few:
bioengineering
chemical engineering
electrical engineering
mechanical engieering
physics
applied math
computer science
chemistry</p>
<p>Are you thinking more at the chemical/molecular level or instrumentation, MEMS, imaging?</p>
<p>yah… im thinking of something more on the lines of the molecular level… do you have any recomendations on what the best major would be that would give me the most opportunities?
(if i dont end up being able to get a job in research for example…)</p>
<p>Well for almost any science, you’re gonna need a Masters or PhD. You could always double major in something along with Molecular Bio, to give you a back up plan if you can’t land a research job. </p>
<p>However, usually you’ll be able to land one. I’ve heard from several MD/PhDs that a lot of research positions aren’t very competitive to get in to. Sure, the pay isn’t great, but that’s science right? And there’s always the option of pursuing your love of Bio while also going to professional school (MD, Pharm, Dental, you name it) and these all can be combined with PhDs for research.</p>
<p>Check out the Student Doctor Network forums for more info. There’s a great Research Scientist sub forum for this kind of question.</p>
<p>If you want to go into research, you would have the best prospects if you get your PhD. If you want to do research in molecular biology, major in molecular biology. If you want to major in something where you could get a decent job with just a bachelor’s, an engineering major might be a better bet–perhaps chemE or bioengineering.</p>
<p>Have you started college yet? Taken courses in these fields? Participated in a research project? Perhaps, you will have a better idea of what you fits you the best or interests you the most when you get more experience in the field.</p>