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Would HN recommend grad school for a friend that just graduated with a biochem degree from a tier 2/3 school? I ask because he makes it seems like there are hu
by dr_doom 14y ago
Would HN recommend grad school for a friend that just graduated with a biochem degree from a tier 2/3 school?
I ask because he makes it seems like there are hundreds of well paying biotech and pharmaceutical positions that are easy to get in the Boston area. He didn't go to a top science school(Georgetown) and his grades are mediocre, so I imagine he could only get into an ok phd program. But then again what other options are available for undergrad science majors with no interest in programming, even though I tell him it could really separate him from the rest of the biochem pack.
Any insight from ya'll, I don't know anything about east coast research positions.
- ank286 14y agodoes this person have publications in undergrad? If so, then they can still get into the top-schools because of track record of doing research. If not, then try and get into a program with known advisors/researchers that can be on your publications. Its all about funding. Look at NIH's Project Reporter.
- rflrob 14y agoThere is also always the possibility of being a lab tech in an academic lab for 2-3 years to boost his application. It typically pays better than grad school, and the close interaction with grad students will give him a better idea of whether that's something he actually wants to do.
- rwallace 14y agoA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. If you have an opportunity to walk into a well-paying job in your chosen profession today, take it.