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UofT H.BSc in life sciences , what Career/job do I qualify for? - RedFlagDeals.com Forums
Short version : What kind of doors does a life science H.BSc from U of T opens up in terms of a career/job
So I finally finished my H.BSc .
It was tough but I ended up with a specialist, major and a minor + lab experience.
Now I am looking at some of my buddies who graduated last year from the same program and they are back to school doing a business degree or going to a college.
Needless to say this is scarring me a bit since I am an international student , and I need to find a job soon in order to get a work visa.
Since the career center is currently swamped with recent grads like me I decided to ask around for some advice here while waiting for an appointment.
Since I am a bit unaccustomed to the job environment here feel free to point out anything no matter how obvious it might be .
I realize some people say that life science is such a generic degree you could prob get a job anywhere , but under my circumstances for my visa I need a job that a life science degree / program is required for it.
The thing is I also have a strong technology/computer background that I would hope that might help me land a job that requires that + science + a good "thinking" head on my shoulders.
Anyone else in a similar delima or with good advice ?
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Heh I'd like to know too, although I've just finished my first year in lifesci...
Well, doesn't hurt to think about the future
oh and BTW, what are your specialist/major/minor specifically?
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Usu ppl in life sci wants to be a doctor...
So just take mcat courses and write your Mcats
Since you are an international student it is quite hard for you to get acceptance at a Canadian University (MD).
A buddy of mine haven't got acceptance to any CDN uni's but he is going to some Ivey league in the states.
But he has a lot of volunteer experience and some really good references and also gave a talk at a conference in Switzerland.
So just apply to the states...
I hear that CDN universities don't want to accept international students...
I dno't know y.
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I mean a non go back to school career , I can't financially afford medschool and don't want to stay in school for the next 7 years+ ( to specialize and all that).
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I hear yah. A life sci degree qualifies you for so much and also so little.
Its what you do with it I suppose.
What was your specialty/major?
I would love to hear what others have done with this degree and if anyone has good leads for us life sci grads Found my own path related to teaching as the lab work wasn't my cup of tea.
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Sorry to tell you but the truth is...
Its really difficult to find a job with just a bachelors in life science.
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Specialist in zoology ( renamed to cells and system biology now)/Major in human bio /minor in physiology here.
I realize its not easy with a B.s.c .
I am gonna go for an MBa probably in 2-3 years hopefully to remedy the situation , so looking at possible careers to start with that might benefit from this decision down the line as well.
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Quote: : Specialist in zoology ( renamed to cells and system biology now)/Major in human bio /minor in physiology here.
I realize its not easy with a B.s.c .
I am gonna go for an MBa probably in 2-3 years hopefully to remedy the situation , so looking at possible careers to start with that might benefit from this decision down the line as well.
Have you considered a Masters in Health Administration (or similar)?
It's similar to an MBA but focused on the health industry...
Might be more applicable if you apply to work in a hospital, government, insurance, etc.
Etc.
Among my friends:
One person works at a bank as a project manager
Another worked for a non-profit organization (old age home)
Another works in a clinic handling paitent surveys
Another went back to school to get a masters in biochem/genetics or something like that
A couple become doctors
1 or 2 applied for Pharmacy
So it seems a BSc you can apply for a lot of jobs - just depends what your interests are.
AFAIK none of my friends who went to unversity are unemployed currently ...
So things aren't too bleak!
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Two of my friends graduated from life sciences at UofT: One of my friends joined the army.
Another went to work in a shoestore as a cashier.
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AHHH don't scare me like that.
Wait, for the OP, did you earn a "BSc", or a "H.BSc"???
But your specialist/major/minors are all pretty nice.
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Sorry , H.BSc , will correct that.
I didn't want to go to university and end up with the same job as getting out of highschool though.
Now I am really scared.
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Quote: : Short version : What kind of doors does a life science H.BSc from U of T opens up in terms of a career/job
So I finally finished my H.BSc .
It was tough but I ended up with a specialist, major and a minor + lab experience.
Now I am looking at some of my buddies who graduated last year from the same program and they are back to school doing a business degree or going to a college.
Needless to say this is scarring me a bit since I am an international student , and I need to find a job soon in order to get a work visa.
It depends on what your specialist and lab experience is in.
I know of some people who found positions with the municipal/ontario gov.
That had a background in analytical chemistry.
For example, if it's somethign like human biology - I don't think there's much out there to tell you the truth.
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I have MANY friends graduating/graduated from life sci at U of T.
Quite simply put: life sciences opens many doors for farther education and VERY FEW doors for work right away.
Every one of my friends has to do some sort of farther education.
That can range from teachers college, masters, med school, pharmacy, etc.
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Quote: : sorry to tell you but the truth is...
Its really difficult to find a job with just a bachelors in life science.
Rigght on the money;
This has been the case for MANY years and is absolutely nothing new.
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Yeah , I guess I made a big mistake.
Follow what your interested in...
Right , the goal should always be then whether you can get a job or not with your degree.
Not study what your interested in.
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