Mure

Hi TakeruK, I would have loved to work with my previous professor had it not been for budget cuts and squeezed funds. Due to shortage in funds, the prof couldn't afford to keep me in the lab. Thanks for your suggestion.

Hi aberrant, thanks for your feedback. I am considering plan B in case if my chances of getting into grad school doesn't work. I also read from many sources that finding a job with a chemistry degree is getting slimmer as years pass by. So that is why I am thinking of career change if all my current options don't work. But I would like to work with nanoparticles one day. I constantly read the literature related to such topics.

Thanks again!

Thank you. I am curious if my chances will be higher in Canada or in the US considering that most public schools have similar standards...

Anyone?

Hello, Perhaps many people have asked this question but I just wanted to know the possibility of getting into a grad school with a relatively low GPA. Here are my stats: -BSc in Material Chemistry, GPA = 2.6 -1 Publication on MRS Journal (2nd author) -1 publication on chemistry education (4th author out of 12) -4 conference presentations -2 years as a research assistant in chem and biochem lab (plus a term intern at an Analytics company) -volunteered 2 years in hospital, student clubs, -4 years high school chem and math tutor -8 months volunteering in a refugee camp My experience is in metal nanoparticles and nanocomposites. I have a deep interest of doing research in nanomedicine, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology in general. Job Opportunities I heard from many people (or read) that jobs in the chemistry field are merged in engineering and medical professions. Since I graduated, I had difficult time finding a job in chemistry and perhaps similar stories could be true for MS. I am not aware about the US but it is really hard to find a job with a BSc in Chemistry in Canada. I could be wrong since I haven't moved to Alberta yet but I can tell you that Ontario and BC have little to offer. Plan B In case if grad school doesn't work, I am thinking of joining the medical profession and getting a diploma in MRI or Radiology. Also, material chemistry is a multidisciplinary program and requires the application of engineering and physics. I was thinking of upgrading my degree to chemical/material engineering but that again would require a couple more years. I can use those years to get a diploma in Radiology and earn 60+k/year. I would really appreciate if you guys can contribute your thoughts and suggestions, and advice on the direction forward in terms of career, jobs and marketability and stability of a profession. Thanks in advance. Mure