Might be worth checking out these guys - http://diybio.org/ http://diybio.org/ See if theres a local group and go along and talk to a few people. I'm sure the

Might be worth checking out these guys - http://diybio.org/ http://diybio.org/ See if theres a local group and go along and talk to a few people. I'm sure they'll have some stuff you can get your hands dirty on that will at least get you some experience in the field