I am currently a Chemistry junior in UCB (Asian, international, female). I chose Chemistry as freshman basically because I wanted a major that combined math and science (especially health field). Then I had a summer intern in lab this summer and found I didn't like the experience. I never thought I could pursue health field in stats major until I found biostats.
Since I have other major requirements, I can probably add only 5 extra math/stats/cs courses in my four semesters (maybe more if I don't do research during summer). Also, most of my upper division chemistry courses are analytical (stats-related) and physical chemistry (calculus, linear algebra and differential equation as prerequisite).
Courses I've taken in lower division:
Calculus 1, 2, 3
Linear Algebra
Differential Equation
Course currently taking:
Probability
Courses considering:
Concepts in Computing with Data (with R)
Concepts of Statistics (with R, the course above as prerequisite)
Real analysis 1, 2
Numerical analysis 1,2
upper division linear algebra
Programming (Python, C, Java, etc.)
Please mention other recommended courses if needed. Also, should I consider MS only since relatively I do not have a strong math background? Thank you in advance for the advice.
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I am currently a Chemistry junior in UCB (Asian, international, female). I chose Chemistry as freshman basically because I wanted a major that combined math and science (especially health field). Then I had a summer intern in lab this summer and found I didn't like the experience. I never thought I could pursue health field in stats major until I found biostats.
Since I have other major requirements, I can probably add only 5 extra math/stats/cs courses in my four semesters (maybe more if I don't do research during summer). Also, most of my upper division chemistry courses are analytical (stats-related) and physical chemistry (calculus, linear algebra and differential equation as prerequisite).
Courses I've taken in lower division:
Calculus 1, 2, 3
Linear Algebra
Differential Equation
Course currently taking:
Probability
Courses considering:
Concepts in Computing with Data (with R)
Concepts of Statistics (with R, the course above as prerequisite)
Real analysis 1, 2
Numerical analysis 1,2
upper division linear algebra
Programming (Python, C, Java, etc.)
Please mention other recommended courses if needed. Also, should I consider MS only since relatively I do not have a strong math background? Thank you in advance for the advice.