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What is a Career in Science Like? |
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Saturday, 04 February 2006 |
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Scientists typically work in a group on a research project. They collaborate with others and share ideas, working together to achieve a great goal.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 11 February 2006 )
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What Background is Required for a Career in Science? |
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Saturday, 04 February 2006 |
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When it comes to a career in science, you will definitely benefit from having more education. The fact is, no matter where you end up being employed, you will likely be surrounded by people with Ph.D.'s (and even medical degrees). It is highly unlikely for a scientist without an advanced degree to make it past being a Research Associate.
Therefore, gaining a bachelor's degree in your chosen area of science is a bare minimum. Pursuing an advanced degree after that will only help you position yourself for a more prestigious career. You may choose between a master's or a Ph.D. in most fields.
While in school, take as many labs as possible to gain the most hands on experience. Become a student-teacher if you have the opportunity and join a research project. It is possible for a student to co-author a quality research paper while working on a bachelor's degree.
If you are interested in gaining an advanced degree (i.e. a Master's or Ph.D) in Science, you will need to take the GRE Test. The GRE is the admissions exam required by most graduate schools.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 September 2006 )
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Where Do Scientists Gain Employment? |
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Saturday, 04 February 2006 |
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Scientists can wind up working in a variety of settings depending on their field of study. For instance, a biologist (a molecular or cell biologist to be more precise) may end up in a laboratory performing scientific research. However, another biologist (a field or wildlife biologist) may work in a national park, performing field research on animals found inhabiting the area. It just depends on their area of specialty!
As you can see, scientists can gain employment in many different types of settings. Scientists commonly gain employment in academic institutes; such as universities and non-profit organizations and even the corporate world; pharmaceutical (biologists, chemists) and oil companies (geologists). |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 11 February 2006 )
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