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Patience Aug 04 2650 views

How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?

As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am...

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Patience Aug 04 1815 views

Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?

As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them...

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Patience Aug 03 1509 views

How To "Secure" A PhD program?

I'm fairly certain I'll have to pursue a PhD after my undergrad degree in order to do the pharma R&D I dream about. What can undergrad today do to better their chances of finding a professor to take them on? Beyond undergrad research, what kinds of opportunities exist to establish yourself in...

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Patience Aug 03 610 views

Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?

What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave...

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Patience Aug 02 1167 views

What Can You Do With A BSPS?

What quality of job (pay & technicality) can one expect with solely a Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Is it worth it/feasible to work (primarily to afford further education), or should one just go straight for a graduate degree in something else (ex. Medicinal Chemistry) and...

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Maylina Jul 12 433 views

I’m interested in working on royal caribbean after i graduate. what entry level jobs can a 18 year old do ?

i work in a pizza place dealing with money and customers. other than that i have no other experiences. i have a passport and i live in the usa. any advice would be appreciated, thank you.

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Layne Jun 17 409 views

How is bioinformatics as a career?

What are the salary expectations and work-life balance? What skills and degree are required? What kinds of things do they do and how does the career progress and evolve?

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Kylie May 28 857 views

How can I start making connections in sports?

I am a middle school student that has always been interested in sports. I love to ask questions and see sport reporting, journalism, and social media as something that I would be interested in.

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Ava May 01 371 views

What experiences (internships, research, language skills, networking, etc.) would make me a competitive candidate for top law schools and legal firms?

I'm a freshman in college majoring in economics and East Asian Studies with aspirations to become an international corporate lawyer working between the U.S. and China. In college, I hope to gain the rich interdisciplinary perspective necessary to foster collaboration across borders. This...

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Matthew May 01 131 views

What was the hardest part about becoming an investment banker and what extra steps should be taken in order to grow within the career space?

I'm a high school senior entering college next year with the eventual hope of becoming an investment banker. I excel at math and am very interested in the economy.

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Elizabeth Apr 30 198 views

How can I get an internship at a hospital with a genetic counselor? #spring26

How can I get an internship at a hospital with a genetic counselor? #spring26

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Andrew Apr 30 219 views

What are the most important things to know regarding the process of becoming an actuary?

I am an aspiring actuary heading into my freshman year at Bryant University and want to learn the best methods to study for the exams and for life skills

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Sehbu Apr 29 163 views

What experiences or skills do I prioritize and how do you suggest developing them during college to become truly valuable in a research lab and contribute to research that has real-world impact?

I will be a college freshman next year, majoring in molecular biology and biochemistry with a minor in chemistry. As a freshman I look forward to working working in a lab and building my research experience. #Spring26

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Landon Apr 29 891 views

How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?

How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?

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Elizabeth Apr 26 125 views

What is the best way to reach out to college professors you have not had classes with about getting involved in undergraduate research in their lab?

(#Spring26) I am currently a graduating high school senior committed to college for Biochemistry and Biophysics and planning to pursue a career in biomedical research on genetic engineering for treatment of neurological cancers and Alzheimer's disease. There is a professor at my school in the...

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