getting trained as a biologist by: matt, hannah, gordon, & carrie biologist
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Getting Trained as a Biologist
By:Matt, Hannah, Gordon, &
Carrie
BIOLOGIST
Getting a Degree – Typically Bachelor of Science
4 YEARS
Biology
classes Chemistry
PHYSICSStatistics
CALCULUS
Masters in Science2 YEARS
•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)
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”
? YEARSOR
Take a JOBJOBS: Governmental Lab to perform research, Private companies (pharmacy or agricultural), consultant, AcademiaTypes of ACEDEMIA:
* Research The balance depends where you are
* Teaching More research = more $