CG145 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Hello everyone, I will be graduating in december 2014. Right now I want to apply for a masters program in Biotechnology (GPA: 3.42, may be around 3.5 at time of graduation), IF I will not be able to get into a program my plan B is to find a job, what kind of job I can get with my major? I was thinking to work as a lab assistant/technologist to get some experience but I checked that almost everyone recommends a license/certification. Are there any jobs where I can get experience in a lab and do not require certification? I know my question may sound ridiculous, I just want to know all kinds of possibilities... thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackF Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Physiologydude, Do you want to go on to a PhD or just a Master's? I'm graduating in May and my GPA is similar to yours (3.46). I've been accepted to one grad school and interviewed at a few others. What are your other qualifications (GRE, research experience, etc.)? I think you'd have a pretty solid chance of getting into grad school for Fall 2015 if you have solid credentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG145 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 @MackF You know right now I just want a Masters in Biotechnology, I need to get some research experience (i.e. no research experience at this time), and at the university where I am studying at there is not so much places available. of course after my masters I will consider to apply for a PhD or MD/PhD program, but again I need to have a solid back ground. the reason why I am so confused is that this is my 2nd year of studies in the US, before that I studied in a Russian Medical School (won the green card lottery and transferred to a biology major program in 2012) so a masters and/or a job is the best way to get both work experience and lab/research experience. concerning the GRE - I will probably take it somewhere in august - september, I should start to study now ^_^' references are not a problem =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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