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Biology prospects...but NOT in a lab??

Hey all,

Following my post asking about info on being a CRA, which nobody replied to (mind you, I didnt expect anyone to know much about it either, was kind of a stab in the dark:biggrin:), I was wondering if anyone has any stories/info on any unconventional science(esp. biology)-based careers?? I just don't wanna be stuck in a lab!!

Cheers,

Graeme
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science journalism?
I'm about to start a chemistry degree, and at first I was really weary about lab jobs. But then I started to think about it. I'm indoors, warm, and in a clean enviroment. All in all it's not that bad, and some of the work is interesting. And I can imagine working with interesting people. I could think of alot more 'worse' jobs.
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I'm about to start a chemistry degree, and at first I was really weary about lab jobs. But then I started to think about it. I'm indoors, warm, and in a clean enviroment. All in all it's not that bad, and some of the work is interesting. And I can imagine working with interesting people. I could think of alot more 'worse' jobs.


Yeah, however a chemistry degree opens up a whole lot of opportunities. It is a very well respected degree that can lead to a lot of careers; trust me I have looked into it!
Goodkat
Yeah, however a chemistry degree opens up a whole lot of opportunities. It is a very well respected degree that can lead to a lot of careers; trust me I have looked into it!


I know, I'm not particularly interesting in a lab job myself. It's not my cup of tea. One of the main reasons I chose chemistry was it's versatility.
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Goodkat
Yeah, however a chemistry degree opens up a whole lot of opportunities. It is a very well respected degree that can lead to a lot of careers; trust me I have looked into it!


Even the dreaded Thatcher had a Chemistry degree.



I'd repeat the idea that science journalism sounds cool; you would be able to look at different areas of science which you wouldn't be able to do if working on a single lab-based project. It's probably quite competitive, though.

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