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Getting Trained as a Biologist. By: Matt, Hannah, Gordon, & Carrie. BIOLOGIST. Getting a Degree – Typically Bachelor of Science 4 YEARS. CALCULUS. Biology classes. Chemistry. Statistics. PHYSICS. More book work More specialized to the desired profession Taking more courses
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Getting Trained as a Biologist By: Matt, Hannah, Gordon, & Carrie BIOLOGIST
Getting a Degree – Typically Bachelor of Science 4 YEARS CALCULUS Biology classes Chemistry Statistics PHYSICS
More book work • More specialized to the desired profession • Taking more courses • Listening to seminars • THESIS • Some students use a STIPEND to get through school (teach while they learn) Masters in Science2 YEARS
Doctorate of Philosophy(Ph.D)4-6 YEARS Dissertation Defense An open one hour discussion by the student of his/her dissertation. Judge by a panel of prestigious scientist who have followed the student throughout the years.
Post-Doctoral Researcher“Post-docs”? YEARSORTake a JOB • JOBS: Governmental Lab to perform research, Private companies (pharmacy or agricultural), consultant, Academia • Types of ACEDEMIA: • * Research • The balance depends where you are • * Teaching • More research = more $