Genetics Anyone?

Just wondering if anyone else had applied to do a form of genetics degree? If so where have you applied? what exact course have you applied for? and what university have you decided upon as ur firm choice?

Reply 1

danni_bella

Joey12

I haven't 'applied' for it and my uni degree isn't designed for it, but as part of the science segment in my psych/science degree I did undertake some genetics units in biology.

What do you need to know? I can tell you that in general, first year is very interesting and quite easy, 2nd year a lot more difficult. I discontinued it come 3rd year (this year, lol). I only do psych now :smile:

DB_x

Reply 2

Fluffy

My first degree is in Genetics - I loved it, found the whole subject facinating... still do!

Reply 3

nikk

Fluffy

My first degree is in Genetics - I loved it, found the whole subject facinating... still do!

With genetics you either love it or absolutely hate it....I am the latter! lol

Reply 4

Joey12

Those currently doing a genetics degree or similar; do u have any ideas what u will do once u have graduated???

Reply 5

psychic_satori

Joey12

Those currently doing a genetics degree or similar; do u have any ideas what u will do once u have graduated???

Well, I was considering a career in genetics, at one point. I think biotech is probably the most lucrative field that is related to it.

Edit: Oh! And, if you're ultra-dedicated, you could get a doctorate in genetics, and then a law degree and become a patent attorney and make a fortune.

Reply 6

Joey12

psychic_satori

Edit: Oh! And, if you're ultra-dedicated, you could get a doctorate in genetics, and then a law degree and become a patent attorney and make a fortune.

Thats pretty much what i was thinking lol! I do Law A Level at the moment and have got 100% in 4/4 modules so far, so hoping that would put me in good stead to do a law degree later!
I think genetics law and the likes will be really at the forefront in years to come (hopefully) so would be good to go down that route but I dont want to rule out medicine or forensics or sumting like that. Its kinda why i went for a genetics degree rather than going straight into law or medicine; i didnt want to jump straight into the deep end like that and those subjects are soooo committed!

Reply 7

Fluffy

Joey12

Those currently doing a genetics degree or similar; do u have any ideas what u will do once u have graduated???

I did a doctorate, researched for a while and now I'm reading medicine.

Out of my closets friends from my course, one is the head of cancer clinical trials at a London teaching hospital, one is a primary school teacher, two are research scientists,one is a film producer, one did a law conversion and now works in IP and one is a policeman!

Reply 8

psychic_satori

Joey12

As GM foods take off more, etc, there will probably be more need for people in that capacity.

Reply 9

Joey12

Fluffy

Probably sound really ignorant but whats IP?

Reply 10

Fluffy

Joey12

Probably sound really ignorant but whats IP?

Intellectual property

Reply 11

Marta

Guys, I need help. i'm doing a bio project about the effects of citric juices on tooth decay. Do you guys know what tests I could do (other than test for reducing sugars and ph)?
Plz write back!
thanx
M :smile:

Reply 12

Fluffy

How long to you have and do you have to do the experiement or just plan it?

My friend did this for her A-Level project (which was 12 year ago now - blush!) Her mum had kept all her 'baby teeth', so she took a few, put on in a glass of water, on in Jif lemon juice and one in cola. She took photos of them at regular intervals...