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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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?
I am a rising college sophomore, I am working this summer full time as a lifeguard but I want to find more opportunities for advocacy/law/political science for the school year and prepare for an internship for next summer. How do I get started/any recommendations?
I want to find opportunities in the greater Boston area specifically.
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...
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.
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
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
What is the hardest part of nursing school? What are some tips/tricks to get through?
I'm a high school senior and will be attending college in the fall, majoring in nursing. Looking for any advice to get through the next 4 years with the best experience and grades possible
What are your strategies for creating/selecting class schedules that would allow time for studying, rest and most importantly, community service. #Spring26?
What are your strategies for creating/selecting class schedules that would allow time for studying, rest and most importantly, community service. #Spring26
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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