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What can you do with a Biology major?
In Biology you can expect to study anatomy, biochemistry, botany, genetics and so much more. Basically, Biology is the study of all living things. If you want to understand the human body or other living organisms more deeply and could see yourself working as a Biological Technician, Health Communications Specialist or a Biochemist, then this might be the right major for you!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - What is Biology + Why study it
3:11 - Course progression + What you really study
4:41 - Who should study Biology
6:12 - Common pitfalls
8:01 - What can you do with Biology + Next steps
9:26 - Conclusion
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I’m a third year biology student, worrying about my career after graduating and this was such a comforting video to watch. I don’t know what it is, maybe it’s Hank but this really helped. Thanks so much
How do I get this thing off my skin? I wanted to know years ago. It would have really helped me.
@@harry011984tbh it never got away in my case… I really struggled with not having a clear job after my degree… that’s why I wanted to switch to Pharmacy for a while
Any feedback?
Have a bachelor's in bio, and this is very realistic. Covers all the basics. I'm glad this doesn't strictly go into the prospects of an advanced degree in the field, since many either are content with a B.A., or drop out of PhD programs. Well done!
Covid-19 vaccine was the biggest scam on the gullible public.
Any help with this smelly yellow organism thing on my skin?
I finished my PhD in Wildlife Ecology a few months ago. I would have appreciated seeing this video years ago when I first started in biology because I had no idea how much of my time would be focused on statistics and programming! I enjoy it now, but for someone starting out, it's good to know that statistical expertise (or at least literacy) will be crucial.
I just changed my major to Biology at my community college, and when I transfer to a university I’m going to specialize in Marine Biology. But this was very interesting and I didn’t even know Astrobiology was a thing! When I was little I loved sharks and was obsessed with them, and I still am, so I hope to do lots of research on and working with sharks, and hopefully get my SCUBA certification to go on dives as well!
That sounds so awesome, best of luck!
I initially chose biology as a way to enter medicine but now I use it to understand how plants respond to gravity, radiation, and other aspects of space flight. If you can keep an open mind you might find your life’s passion during a biology course!
I started college with a major in Toxicology (an off shoot of Biology and Chemistry) because I wanted to help develop/test medical technology. I'm still a toxicology major, but now I'm studying Entomology and Arachnology and applying to Entomology graduate programs. So I can confirm that the medical technology to entomology pipeline is real!
Pst, Biology majors: I HIGHLY recommend you take additional chemistry courses, especially if you want to go on to a master or doctorate program.
what other ones besides general chemistry and organic chemistry?
@Cz82 if your institution has some kind of analytical/quantitative class, I highly recommend that. It's more technical than theoretical. It tends to be a class more for juniors and seniors so make sure you check the prereqs.
Ugh this is so good! I'm so happy for all the people chosing careers with these wonderful resources ❤ it's even handy for us who are a bit further along the line :)
This is such a good channel pit-stop for those of us with fears of the future
This was super helpful and has reaffirmed my choice to go into the field of biology and chemistry.
Love you Hank :) You’ve done so much for us and I’m so grateful
I’m a professional biochemist! If anyone has questions about my career path then feel free to ask!
I study a molecular mechanism in the human adrenal gland that maintains an appropriate amount of hormone production.
Hey! Where are you from and which University? Did you study Chemistry in your bachelor's level? You had math courses was those difficult?
Hi, I'm interested to hear about biochemistry! What does your usual work day look like? And what are your favourite and least favourite things about your career?
Do you have any published works? Just finished a class in human physiology, and just want to learn more
I'm also curious
How hard was it university wise?
I was just thinking earlier today that I should increase my understanding of biology (stem major, don't come across biology much in school). Thanks Hank and team!
Not a Bio major here, who LOVES studying non-lab biology! Really appreciate the hard work you'd put into this video and Study Hall overall. Curious if you can connect with Khan Academy to feature this video in the opening unit of their High School Biology course. Students will appreciate these Fast Guides in the courses, since they connect mastery to opportunity, and show possible paths. Partner content has precedent on KA, given the Creative Biology videos in partnership with Adobe-in the very course I'm suggesting you feature this video. Khan Academy has also extensively used Crash Course Biology, Chemistry, and World History in their courses-particularly history!
When you take a Biology degree, the first 2 years will be mostly general requirements for science degrees: math like calculus, foreign language, Humanities such as Music or Art History or Sociology, etc., and intro classes to other science courses like Physics and Chemistry. And beginning Biology courses like Organismic Biology. If you want to change majors to another science, this is probably a good time to do so, because these are requirements for other science majors.
Keep in touch with the professors of your department and check in with the dean of your department. They can give you ideas on any field projects and academic opportunities, honor societies, the maybe internships. They might have ideas on career directions as well.
Do they teach you about how to get weird yellow organisms off your skin or how to identify said weird organism(s). It's been there 8 years.
What I had wished I had done before I graduated from college was to find out what careers other than Healthcare were out there for Biology. I never really thought I knew everything you could do with a Biology degree.
I am hopefully going in to biology with a concentration in Marine Biology with 2 interdisciplinary minors, environmental issues and management and impact of technology. Hopefully to work in an aquarium and also I hoping to have my own marine biology podcast!
I wish I had this in my 20s. At least I can share this with my children. Thank you!
I have a lot of friends who made it to the PhD in different fields of biology and, while they loved the subject they chose, they ended pretty burned out by the end.
I wish I had this when I started college. I'm happy with my bioprocessing science degree but it would have helped knowing how degrees differ.
Ive been waiting for this video since this series started. I start college this fall and I’ve chosen to start as a bio major, and even though I don’t know if I’ll stay or if I’ll switch out this does make me more confident that biology is at the very least a good first step for me
you've got this!
@@studyhall I hope you are recovering well. You are an interesting man.
how has college been so far? i'm thinking of majoring in bio bc it's interesting and opens many job opportunities, but i'm nervous bc i'm not the best at science😓
@@jean7164 not too bad, I’m starting with my AA at a community college, so I’m not doing too much bio focus yet, but I’ve liked the 2 bio classes I have taken. I’m definitely biased, but especially if you’re still not sure where you want to go (which is absolutely fair) it might be worth starting at a community college where you can try a few more classes for cheaper, and if science is a struggle for you community college classes tend to be smaller and I’ve heard from some friends at 4 year schools the professors tend to care a bit more. Whatever you do, if bio seems interesting you should go for it, a lot of colleges offer free tutoring you could take advantage of if you start to struggle
I have an MSc in Immunology and am training to work in Medical Immunology. The process of learning never ends! You'll begin to appreciate this when you step foot into a career post-University.
I'm about to graduate as a software engineer, I have a job and I genuinely enjoy it but biology was one of the other fields that have interested me since I was a kid. Same with psychology. The world is too interesting.
Astrobiology is what I want to go into, but it took a long time to figure that out because I had never heard anyone talk about it before. Glad it could get some recognition here!
Any luck in this field? I’m thinking about continuing to study physics and and biochem but have have no idea if it’s worth it
As someone who is returning to academic study post-retirement, I find ASU very impressive. I've spent the last 18 months studying genetics at University of Cambridge's Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) so this looks like an opportunity to go further. Thanks for a super-interesting video.
Wooow. I'm 31, but I wish I had this in my high school years. Love ya Hank; John, too.
could you do an episode on zoology/ecology? thanks!
I'm majoring in aerospace engineering but I'm fascinated by genetic engineering and biotech. For example, we can make plants that create their own fertilizer from atmospheric nitrogen
I think a dream of mine would be to become an entomologist, but my biggest concern would be my math skills. If I don't have what it takes to make it, I am going to do everything I can to try and help the sciences.
I don't care about business at all and the environment is the most important and interesting topic.
I saw this video and it reaffirmed that these topics would be interesting to me but it is my own ability that I am concerned about.
Thank you for this video.
I am on 5th year of Biology so I can give you a bit of perspective.
You don't need that much math to get through uni. It does help a lot and I personaly like math, but there are people who studied with me who didn't like it at all. Usualy you need to pass some kind of math exam to get into uni and there are some classes you will need to take at uni but if you are somewhat okey with it and practice it should be okey.
I don't know what grade you are currently, but just give a bit more time into math so you can pass those entrance exams (if there are those in your country) and then you don't need to worry.
Good luck! Hope we will be colleges one day. :))
I'm a third year Bio student, I'm not that experienced but I can tell you that math doesn't even have to be that present on your research if you don't want to. Like, you get to pick what you want to research about and your main focus doesn't have to involve complicated math if you don't want to. You'll need basic math, sure, but if you've made it to college you certainly can do it ❤ You can totally become an entomologist! Good luck on your journey
This video was very helpful. I am starting fresh in the healthcare field, it is so much to choose from in the medical and health care field as far as careers. I just wanted a versatile degree to start of with. Thank you so much for this video it was very helpful.❤
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🎩🎩🎩
Thank you for this, I'm debating between chemistry or biology to get into medical school and I'm pretty sure I will take biology after watching this.
Hey, how about Hank does a video on statics so we can figure out how big a percentage of scientific TH-cam channels he is involved in? Not complaining --love the content -- but wow does he show up in a lot of channels.
Could you do a more specific one on perhaps Marine Biology, please?
고마워요 도움이 많이많이 되고있어요 :) (means i love your videos🥰)
I’m interested in chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, and calculus
You gotta make one of these about mathematics
Good video, it's ok to be smart
Could you make one on neuroscience please? From a desperate student.
Forensic biochemistry hopefully I'll be done 2024
This was so refreshing, there are so many fear mongering vids about how this major is useless or that you shouldn’t pursue it
I have a biology degree. It felt like my only job prospects were working as a laboratory technician, so I decided to return to school and am now pursuing my masters in public health with concentrations in epidemiology and health management/policy.
I'm a third year Bio student. I've been thinking a lot about what to do after graduation and I'm pretty sure I want to pursue a masters degree as well. But to be able to do that and be financially stable I'm trying to think of an option that works in the non academic field, you know? I've been thinking about being a lab technician, do you think that's a bad idea? I'm trying to explore some ideas
@@ArtificialSuicid It really depends on what you’d like to do while you pursue your master’s. Laboratory technician jobs are the most readily available for decent graduates with biology degrees and they usually pay (at least in my state) anywhere from $20-$25 an hour. I worked briefly as one but didn’t enjoy the work, and fortunately, public health doesn’t require lab experience. There are other alternative routes you can pursue like teaching, healthcare, working at a zoo, etc. It’s important to network and gain internship experience while in school.
@@swnerd-2320For my master I've been thinking I'd like to go for Immunology ❤ The healthcare field really interests me, I'd like to go down this route. What would it be like to have a healthcare job?
@@ArtificialSuicid Healthcare jobs are plentiful and offer job security and stability, but each healthcare job is different so I wouldn’t be so sure. Best of luck! :-)
As a (somewhat) recent bio grad who works in a lab, I approve of this video
Know anything about weird yellow organisms that can stay on your skin for 8 years?
I'd really like to get this off my skin. Its driven me mad.
@@harry011984 that sounds like something you should talk to your primary care physician, and/or a dermatologist about
Do Philosophy next!
Hoopefully in the next season - fingers crossed! But the closest to philosophy in this first run of Fast Guides was Interdisciplinary Studies and Political Science. Depending on the department, PoliSci may focus heavily on political philosophy and its dialogue with moral dilemmas and ethical systems. But I encourage you to check out Study Hall's Community post encouraging viewers to suggest majors for future Fast Guides! I've suggested philosophy and a few others there, and I encourage you to suggest philosophy there too! :)
I’m hoping to do my phd in astrobiology, and maybe even work in nasa to work in their astrobiology sector
Me too, my biggest dream
Been accepted for a BsC in biology, starting next year, I'm so glad I found this
Hahaha I bought a product online that came with a greasy slimy yellow organism thing and I applied it to my skin and it's been there 8 years. Hahahahahahaha
@@harry011984go to a doctor
How are you doing so far??
@-jazzy-5945 It went well. Did my whole first year and I have been accepted into a BsC for veterinary physiotherapy this year. Last year definitely helped so much in preparing me, and I get to transfer credits. No year spent getting an education is a year wasted.
@@AJ-hm5qe congratulations!! I hope you succeed 🥳
Joining the requests for a quick guide on Zoology or Ecology!
Yess, ecology would be lovely >w
I really enjoy marine biology and would love some advice on what it takes to pursue that career. Help please! 🐬 🐋 🐙
Can you do one about biomedical science?
I have a BS and MS in biology and chose to go the PhD route. Every day is a great day to be a biologist!
Do you have a lot of student loan debt?
Any idea about how to get this yellow organism off my skin that's been there 8 years?
No it isn't, when doctors do nothing to help me and dermatologists are completely hopeless and cannot follow the scientific method. It's not a great day for anything.
The whole system is failing.
Hahahahaha
Can you microbiology next?
Just finished my Bachelor's degree in plant biology and plant biotechnology. I am confused if there are any opportunities. What I can do about that, @Study Hall
I have a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. This is so relatable.
Hank! I love you but I currently feel like I'm disappointing you for constantly thinking about dropping out of college because I'm overwhelmed... my current goal is to literally not fail all my exams... I wish I could just study without the exams...
There is no such thing as disappointing Hank! Everyone's eduction path is different, if you need to take a break because you're overwhelmed that's ok! But try to seek out support from your school first. Wishing you all the best!
1:12 😻Puppy!!! 🥰
i want to go into cancer research because my grandma died from lung cancer when i was 10. i got really badly bullied in primary school and she was the person that got me through those years. she was my best friend and i want to spend my life making sure no one else has to lose their best friend like i lost mine.
I wanna go into cancer research too ❤ I'm a third year Bio student and I'm so eager to go into masters and phd later
What about quantum biology?
6:43 how did it manage to save so much
I enjoy marine biology so much and just biology in general. But I'll be completely honest, I am afraid I'm not smart enough for this career path. I have tenacity and a passion for learning but a job in the field feels intimidating. Idk it discourages me. Any advice would be helpful thanks 💙
Tenacity and passion for learning is what counts when you're pursuing a major! There is no such thing as being "smart enough," maybe some people have an easier time with some classes but don't let that intimidate you. Regardless of major the best advice we can give you is to explore your passions and maybe take some foundational biology classes before starting your major. We will input your suggestion for a marine biology Fast Guide video!
@@studyhall thank you so much for this!
@@studyhall will you help me identify this yellow organism that is functioning as some kind of parasite on my skin. Please someone help me understand this. I have seen like 8 GPs and 6 dermatologists. What the hell is happening? It's just some greasy odd yellow thing.
@@harry011984did you figure it out
Not me wishing I chose to be a science education major instead of English... I'll just get certified for both, problem fixed, kinda... so much writing...
do philosophy next 🙏
Hoopefully in the next season - fingers crossed! But the closest to philosophy in this first run of Fast Guides was Interdisciplinary Studies and Political Science. Depending on the department, PoliSci may focus heavily on political philosophy and its dialogue with moral dilemmas and ethical systems. But I encourage you to check out Study Hall's Community post encouraging viewers to suggest majors for future Fast Guides! I've suggested philosophy and a few others there, and I encourage you to suggest philosophy there too! :)
I just want to be a Veterinarian!
hm
can you do environmental sciences?
They have sustainability
thank you!
TLDW: biology can lead you to any multiple direction
I always wanted to be an entomologist. But now I’m just a stupid economist.
Reject money return to insect
@@Jaydon_Perez if I don’t have kids and have the money I’m hoping I can do so before I’m 40.
I actually want to become a biologist but i also want to have knowledge of medicine (basically doctor) so that i can treat myself and people around me whenever needed...but i don't want to practice as a doctor rather i want to do research and explore life (different animals and plants and other species how they can contribute to the world and how we can help them to survive)
So please suggest me for which degree i should go.....should i go for mbbs or bsc or any other degree
Hey, if you think you wouldn't like to practice as a doctor then I don't recommend mbbs. I do Biological Science and I'm so so so in love with it. By choosing Biology you can totally engage in research and go into the health filed, researching about illnesses so you can help people. I feel the exact same as you, I love helping people with research but I'm not cut out for practising as a doctor. I think you'd be fulfilled by being a biologist
@@ArtificialSuicid Thank you for taking your precious time to reply.
I'm grateful for your satisfying advice.
@@ArtificialSuicid which place are you from?
@@q1803hg I am from Brazil :) You're welcome, hope I could help
I'm in a similar situation, i almost finished my degree in dietetics and I love almost everything about the human body, i would have no problem in studying and knowing the same as a medical doctor in terms of knowledge on physiology of the human body but i don't want to actually have patients that are bleeding and dying to save. Instead of giving drugs or doing surgery i would like to be help people with the right diet for their medical condition. The problem is that (at least in my country) dietitians depends too much on medical doctors we are basically nurse of nutrition here so i just ended up hating it.
If I want to be a Paleontologist what major should I take?
Our friend Kallie Moore from PBS Eons talked about this in a short! th-cam.com/users/shortsyeNcia8g7UA?feature=shared
A bachelors in clinical laboratory science is more valuable.
"Huh. Maybe I should study for my biology exam in 15 hours." Me
I hate life. Hahaha. How do I get this thing off my skin. What the heck is it?!
Don’t go into advanced Academia, it’s a trap.
Why's that?
Someone help me get this smelly yellow organism off my skin. Please. It's been there 8 years.
Hahahaha I have had a pain disorder for over 30 years. Hahahaha.
They don't even know what this yellow organism on my skin is. 6 dermatologists and 6 doctors. Hahahaha
I wish I was never born on this stupid planet. Hahahaha
Help!!!
I'm doing a uni Bachelor in Biology right now.
For me, I think it was a big mistake.
I like the effects of science, cool facts and deepening my knowledge slightly.
But I get headaches from microscopy, I thought I liked microbiology, but I get scared the more I learn about diseases and worms and stuff, I just like fermentation.
I don't like learning the many many names, I think sometimes going into that much detail and naming shit is just a human pasttime for crazy people.
Basically I like having science, but hate doing it, it's boring, longwinded and often not as cool. I don't like being devoted to one such discipline is something for me, I have a professor who's life goal is basically describing and naming flatworms...
The reality is, time is short, we only have like 80 good years to use in a life, if you're lucky, and the way it's going, I'm living a boring life that I will regret very badly.
I already regret some choices from my life, and I couldn't even drink ethanol in the USA yet!
TL,DR:
Science can be fun for some people, but think about your choices carefully, science these days is mainly documenting, experimenting and keep repeating. Maybe fieldwork for some, long hours always.
Follow your dreams I guess, but don't get your hopes up about making the world a better place for all using science, if that's your goals, it's a shitty one, a drop in a bucket.
It's not a joke. Someone sold me this cosmetic product online which had this yellow organism thing living in it. It's been on my skin for now 8 years. Noone has helped me.
I have tried using the hottest water I can tokerate but it simply won't come off. It's greasy and yellow and you can tug at it on the skin surface.
Does anyone know what it is? I have seen several Gaps and 6 dermatologists. Someone must know. Please help me.
I bet most of the people watching this video r pre med
Biology is the worst college degree. You may get a career in a lab if you have a master's. Also I met people with masters degrees that are working as high school teachers. Trust me , DO NOT listen to this video. I am a BIOLOGIST and biology degree sucks. NO JOBS.... < 40 k per year
DONT DO IT!
Too bad I and many others can't afford to go to college 🙃
Getting to know more with an acknowledgment designation accepted by society is a wealth privilege (even if you get a loan, that's a privilege many can't get). So I love your content but this series doesn't do anything for an ever growing swath of our nation.
What is a woman.
Indeed
I'm just glad you said it, not me
An adult human female
I need a reality check people, I am thinking about a degree in Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Conservation Biology and Ecology) at ASU. I'm a 50 year old man in love with the world and all living things, I'm close to retirement from my current profession (having nothing in common with this) and would like to maybe be a Park Ranger, work at a Zoo or anything having to do with preserving our planet but any ideas would help, thank you.
Totally go for it! I'm a third year Biological Science student and I'm so so so in love with it ❤ You already seem to have a great idea of what you want, and your goal is totally reachable and honourable, go for it!
@@ArtificialSuicid Thank you for you encouragement. I currently have a 4.0 and have hammered out English, Sociology, History and have the Academic road trip (History of the 10 frwy) left to go for my required courses. If you have a moment can you let me know if you found the journey so far to be relatively, thanks again.
@thetexan8365 Studying a Science as a major has been a privilege, definitely the best choice I've made in my entire life, it makes me happier than any other thing in life. In Bio, we study a lot of Chemistry to understand how atoms make up molecules and these molecules make up all living beings. We also study math to understand about statistics we have to make in papers we publish. Physics is also required to understand phenomenons like how animals are able to run, insects walk above the water, live in freezing cold waters and so on... The journey so far has been amazing and I'm sure it will be for you to. Good luck on this academic road trip ❤️ I wish you the best of luck on your studies
@@ArtificialSuicid That's amazing, thank you for your reply. Good luck on your journey as well, also cool screen name.
@thetexan8365 You're welcome! Hope I could help ❤ My name is after a Bad Omens song, called Artificial Suicide. It talks about how we should suicide the artificial parts of ourselves we present on social media, have you heard it before?