The Biology Major - Careers, Courses, and Concentrations
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The biology major is a great major for students interested in a variety of career paths including medicine, health care, research, consulting, sales and much more.
This video goes over what you can do with your Biology degree, what classes you will take and will learn about the different Biology concentrations.
This video goes over exactly what you can expect as a Biology major and includes some of the basic courses you take, the concentrations you can focus on, and most importantly how you can use this major for your future career.
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I'm planning to major in molecular biology but right now I'm at a junior college to get basics and math out of the way entirely. Right now I'm taking math classes 1 at a time until I've done them all. I'm horrible at math but I'm determined. I will major in this and I will be successful. I just hate that I have to slam through so much math. Where there is a will, there is a way. No excuses.
Just keep persisting and you will get through it. Math might always be something you struggle with, but your math skills will improve over time. As you progress through the Molecular Bio major you won't need calculus, but getting a good understanding of Algebra 2 concepts is pretty important. It will make everything so much easier when you take chemistry, and various labs for your major.
dude the highest math you're going to encounter in your major is calc 2, if that. if you just understand algebra 2 and geometry you should be fine for bio.
This is me right now except im not set on what exactly I want to major in, I just know it will be biology.
Im doing continuing studies to get math out of the way currently. I hate it, I suck at it, but every stupid test I pass im one step closer to my goal.
When we are naturally good at biology and then the maths come to kick the hell out of us😧😢
The only Math I had to do is Pre Calc and Calc, I’m almost done with Pre Calc and will end up with a A in it, I’m honestly expecting Calc to be Easy too
This channel is extremely helpful.
Thanks for the comment!
I'm currently a first year bio major. However, I'm struggling in chemistry A LOT....and I'll probably be retaking the course over the summer. I don't really know what I want to do in life honestly..
Neither do I. I do hope we both have things figured out in due time.
Look at the organic chemistry tutor videos they came in really helpful when I took that class. Good luck!
Here's some words of inspiration from a failure.
I am 24 and at a Community College in Santa Monica. My first Semester I had to drop Chem 10 (Remedial 'College' Chemistry) because of a mistake the teacher made leading me to print the incorrect information and making me miss a lab making me drop the course. I had to drop Chem 11 due to me taking a very difficult professor, and his tests were brutal, although, great professor. I retook later and passed. Chemistry 12 comes around and drop due to medical issues that arose making me ANOTHER semester behind, at this time I'm 22. I take it again and pass. My major is Molecular and Cellular Bio and when I was 20, I was failing Genetics/Molecular Biology (2 classes as 1) and ended up dropping because one of the exams was VERY difficult, I retook it the following semester and passed. I passed the Biology 21, 22, and 23 and finished up my General Lower Division classes for Chemistry and Biology. I then had to take Organic Chemistry I and was passing until the Exam 3 which tanked my grade, along with 5 others, leading us all having to drop the class leading to a class of maybe 7 at the end. I have also dropped and failed Calculus THREE times, and need to take it again, as you can see, school is hard for me, but I'm wildly passionate about Biological Science. If you like what you learn enough, you will grind your ass to get the work done, I'm not even graduated yet, but I just got accepted into a Cal State Dominguez Hill for the following semester with the Cellular and Molecular Biology major track, trust, I have been there. Good Luck.
@@BadReligi0nFan69 I got accepted to CSUDH a month ago ! how is it going for you right now! I would like to know because in the csu system they have the major I want to study in ( same major as yours) .
I hope you reply :(
@@cardona6615 Heyo, so its going well. Only problem was some credits didn't transfer over and I had to retake Molecular Bio; BIO 220/221 (Molec Bio + Lab) and Principles of Biology III and its lab. Other than that its going well. Currently starting my upper division courses atm taking Plant Physiology, Ecology, and Physics II.
Starting college this fall with a major in biology. I hope to go to med school some day. Hopefully it’ll all go well, and I did fairly well in high school. I’d love any tips if anyone sees this and has some! :)
Densestlemon, don't study alone all the time. Form study groups. You will learn things more efficiently with the massive amount of stuff that you need to do in advance. Attend Supplemental Instruction Sessions or tutoring for difficult classes. Do research to make yourself stand out and don't let your GPA slip. Study to take the MCAT your junior year and retake it again if you need to.
At least in nursing the exams are like, "Which of these answers which are all correct is most correct?" Answering correctly can still make you lose points. That can happen sometimes in biology.
Learn how to solve problems, make a diagnosis, and remember a lot of things. While you can lookup all the information in your textbooks or online, you can't do that as a medical doctor or your patients will not trust you. So imagine that is why your professors demand that you know so much.
Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Anatomy usually scare students. The trick is not to memorize. It is to memorize and understand.
Keep in mind that you are competing against so many people in your country from better schools (with more scientific resources/instruments) with at least a 3.5 GPA for medical school. So figure out how to get aces and experience.
Have fun too!
Don’t major in biology
@@kh123 Why? Genuinely curious
Okay I might be overreacting here but I’m honestly going to do the same thing. I’m going with a biology major just to gain more understanding for med school so can anyone tell me what I might be expecting in the upcoming years and what classes from high school are essential for majoring in biology
haru baru no highschool classes are essential for majoring in biology, you take those classes in college.
THIS IS AMAZING AND FULFILLING I HAVE SEARCHED FOR TWO DAYS FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS!!!
All my questions have been answered....... Thank you. Your channel is extremely helpful
may god bless you. your work is of great quality and absolutely helpful.
It's good that I already learnt about genetics, cells, and anatomy in 7th grade, now for everything else... But I can do this!
i like this channel. i am a 8th grader and is going to high school next year. this video really helps me through life. keep making videos like this. i'll sub.
Such a fantastic channel.
Thanks!
You are well round rounded intellectual.. You seem to understand all concepts of science
In-depth and explained well. Appreciate it.
This really comes in handy
Keep it up! :D
This was so helpful thank you
Thank god! This is sooooo helpful
Finally finishing up my molecular bio degree this fall, trying to decide between PA and pharm school
Well explained, Newdeep ji..
Bravo..
thank you for the helpful tips
Very good presentation 👏
Could you please do a video about biophysics?
Feels good to read comments and see people struggling with basic biology and chemistry while I’m taking AP bio and AP chem while doing football and excelling in them. Looks like a job will be easy to get for me
Nice 👌I also took AP classes and currently taking AP; Psychology, English Literature, Macro Economics, Government. It's actually not bad as some people think it too be. One just needs to keep track of time and pace themselves. Also, respect to you for being involved in a sport, I'm not in one myself but I assume it can get hectic at times with practices and studying/homework. Overall, keep it up!
Thank you so muchh this is very helpful
this video help ,me so much thank you
Well explained. Love this video 👍. Also, if you're into coding (computer programming) then you might as well consider venturing into Bioinformatics.
I majored in Genetics and Developmental Biology.
So helpful 👏🏾
Wow so great lesson love it
This is very helpful because I'm enrolling for college under the course biology
Very informative video
Ecology and environmental biology sounds fun. As cool as cadavers are, I can't imagine the smell, and it gets a little boring after a while. It'll also probably keep me away from chemistry and the temptation to make things explode for fun.
I'm a physician board certified in Family Medicine practicing for 15 years. Completed undergraduate w/ BS in Biology. Glad I did. Felt very much at home taking basic science courses in my first 2 years of medical school.
I'd like to offer the following unsolicited advise for those of you aspiring to become an MD/DO.
Think VERY hard before applying your AP credit from highschool. Medical school is an extremely competitive process. Why forgo a slam dunk "A" in a 4 credit class which will boost your GPA???
This was my biggest mistake during undergrad and I still look back thinking how I wished someone had told me to do otherwise!
I am a freshman undergrad biology major. I passed my AP Biology exam in high school but I chose not to pass it over to college. However, I completed the course with an A. Did I make a mistake? Let me know your opinions.
Very helpful thank you!
Can u make a neuroscience video, with its specialized field please?
Jenn O that’s what I’m studying, not sure if I should though
Please do a video on Pharmacy!
this is so helpfull please do about food science and pharmacology and the jobs with salaire
Thanks!
Hi!! What are some examples of Sales and Consulting jobs ( require a biology background) that was mentioned in the video??
Yeah... I want to study biology!
Would a molecular biology major be basically the same as the molecular and cellular biology concentration?
Can you make a video about Maritime Engineering ?
I’m starting college majoring in biology 🧪 I’m hoping to use my degree 📜 to get into pharmacy school or prepare to become a pharmacist technician.
As someone who currently hates their engineering major, i may consider going into biology. This is helpful
Hey I'm in the same boat as you, I'm currently a Biomedical Engineering major and just started my second year. I finished calc 1, and just started my engineering classes including calc 2. And man did I hate it. I'm very nervous about what major to choose but my idea so far is to get a MS in Biology and concentrate on Microbiology. The money from engineering is nice but at the same time it's very intensive and I'm personally not very great at math in comparison to other students in my class. Did you ever make the choice to pursue Biology?
Can you do more videos on electrical engineering?
Also make video for career after bsc biology other than doing Master
I want to start a major in marine biology but where I live is far from the ocean.
Myself has a love for animals, especially marine animals and I want to save the ocean from the people that are destroying the ocean and killing all the sea life.
But anyway, this is an awesome channel. Keep it up buddy
Edit: I think I want to change my mind to anatomy and physiology bio because that's just f***ing cool. Either that or marine biology. How about both, that'll be cool
wow my situation is totally opposite. I wanted to be a doctor for a long time but have decided to go from marine biology instead
Since I actually like the animal part of biology, I'm planning on moving to natural sciences... gosh I hope it works
Hey dude! I'm majoring in natural sciences right now...how did it go for you?
@@jonaton7910 what a throwback! well right now I have no idea where to go after graduation, but the ride sure has been fun.
Covid did not help, though
@@arcy9289 Ah man, that sucks to hear. And yeah, Covid has been a pain. I hope you find out where you want to go soon!
Btw, how'd you like the classes you had to take? I'm just curious
I have a choice that I can have only biology or I can also take take maths in 11th and 12th grade high-school. What should I do take both or focus on biology because I want to major in that area. I am confused because the video says calculus and algebra will be part of college for me
I would love to be a marine biologist but its so much school for so little money don't even make 6 figs which I feel would be a good amount of money in my life considering the things I wanna do
Yepppp
So I'm going for a bio major but I didnt have a great study ethic in high school. I didnt do well in chemistry at all but biology I did great and physics I did ok. I'm ok at math and amazing at english and history. I really want to be a dentist but I am terrified of this degree. Can anyone help out?
Same here lol, do you have like a backup major for dentistry. My back up major is business .
@@curlyheadballer4103 I was thinking business but only as a minor because dental schools look at Bio majors. Plus bio would help when taking the DAT for dental school. Business is a good idea tho for owning your own practice I think
If you ask me, I wouldn’t major in bio until I was 100% sure that I would go to dental/medical school. Even then, you don’t have to major in bio to go to schools like this. A lot of dental/bio schools will typically accept any major as long as you have their pre requisite courses, which is bio, general chemistry 1 and 2, organic chemistry 1 and 2, ( organic chemistry is incredibly difficult and drives a lot of pre health students crazy!) 1 course of physics, English writing and (usually not required) math. Biology, believe it or not, is actually an overrated degree as there’s not much you can do with it after college so it’s kind of useless. The main reason why health field students major in bio is because it has the course work for med/ dental school. If you realize that dental school or med school is not for you, you’ll be stuck with a practically worthless degree. And there are other medical careers that do not involve as much sacrifice like a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, radiation therapist etc., so look into those. You do want to major in something that can land you a job right out of college if you can, but no pressure on you, you’re the student. Also, keep on researching on your own, because I am a stranger on the internet. Hope this helps!
Robert A thanks man. I chose to switch my major to psych and although I know it’s a worthless degree, I plan on going for PT school with it as I found out that’s a common major for PT. Plus it’s nowhere near as hard as bio lol
Jango Fett no problem man. If you are absolutely sure that being a PT is for you, that’s great; it’s a good profession. I would also consider minoring in something practical like maybe business or something that is very employable as a bachelors degree. Check out Shane: The Success GPS on TH-cam and also continue to research on your own.
Ill be going to UTK majoring in this in the fall 😬 planning on PA school afterwards. If anyone sees this comment in the passing years ask me for an update 😅
I would really like to become a dermatologist assistant and will be majoring in biology, which type should I take after my second year?
please make one about oil and gas engineering
Thanks for the comment we will work on putting this out.
I got a 5 on the ap exam. What courses can I skip?
i am planning on being a marine biologist and a zoologist
I want to major in biology but I don’t want to go into the medical field. Any career options in that direction?
Is it possible for MarineBio Degree graduate to work as genetic engineer/molecular biologist?
I don't like the conservation part tbh (firstly I thought this course also teach lot in genetic/molecular and I choose it)
What relationship between forensics science and life sciences
so guys what is the best master degree im confused what to choose is it biomedical or biotechnology or pharmacology
Just startd highschool and im stressed so i came here, very helpfull thanks
Bruh you have 4 years til then. Chill out
Mr Kint 2 years and 3/4 bro
Please start thinking about what you want to do with your life. I didn’t when I should have because I got comfortable with the future being far away, and now I’m in a career that I’m not sure I want to do for life.
TheFanMan what do you do?
Im just a grade 7 highschool and I want to get biology but which branch is the easiest?
What classes should I take in high school to major in biology
Can you become all these with btec or do you need a level
Great video, could you do a video for Agricultural engineering?
is my B.Sc concentration that important if i plan on getting a master's in bio-tech anyway?
I want to pursue the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I'm now at 2nd grade....
Please don't fail self :)
HUH?
You still have a looonnnng way to go before you have to worry about any of that lol
@@JJ-zb7id yup, And I'm in progress
@@JJ-zb7id i mean it's better now for kids to plan out everything before it's too late
i was picking my boogers in 2nd grade
Can you do a Zoology Major?
Biomedical physics, please
How much does it cost to become a clinical medical scientist to go for masters?
Can you do a video on the major of Criminology/Criminal Justice?
Idk whether to drop chemistry at a level! How necessary is it for a biology degree!!
Is it possible to get a master's degree in agriculture through a biology degree? Meaning, is it possible to work in the agriculture industry later on through a biology degree?
Something something ecology.
Is it ideal to major in human biology after obtaining a bachelor degree in clinical medicine?
I’ll be going to UC Riverside as a freshman this fall majoring in bio with a specialization in zoology. Any tips?
Draw diagrams to visualize specific biological processes
being a marine biologist was the job i wanted to do for the longest time lol. now id love to work as a detective or investigator or smtgh related to crime idk... i just want to be rich lol
This is also how i feel right now... i am a second yr student in undergraduate study in Bachelor of science.. still i dont know what to do.. i just want a job and be stable in life
I wanna go with marine biology
Maybe you can do Marine Forensic Science or major in either Marine Biology and minor in Forensics? Always do your research and good luck on your future endeavors! ✨
maybe learn stocks
@@philly3199 Hi! I just saw this comment and was curious as to how things are going for u now? Have you figured out what career you want to be in? (btw I'm only a freshman in community college, currently majoring in natural science:biological sciences, but idk if I want to continue that...)
Forensics major prep?
I am going into my first year of my biology major I hope I made the right choice, or should I have taken neuroscience.
You can take bio and get a master's in neuro if That's what interests you
i am really confused right now and it might sound stupid but whats the difference between electronic engineering and electrical?And i if i take the electronic major will i be able to work on computers (software or hardware) ?
Electronics is a subfield of electrical. Electrical engineering encompasses electronics, controls, signals, electromagnetism, embedded systems, and more. Electronics is much more specific. And yes that could lead you to a job in computer hardware.
MajorPrep thank you :)
What about a career in NASA?
is this easy for an average person? I'm planning to take this course🤐
Can you make a biomedical engineering video?
Already got one on the channel!
Where is plant and animal systematics?
What about clinical lab tech ..
I want to apply to.umbrella. How do I do that?!
Cris James bruh sign me up too when u know where to apply
i plan on majoring in biology with a marine bio focus but all the videos on youtube are people doing a pre-med track 😅
Do I need to major in biology to study physiotherapy??
i will do biology cause I love animals!
So how did it go?
Vet Med would be great though
After getting braces, I've always stuck with becoming an orthodontist. I want a good job that makes me happy and successful. I have to start applying for universities in a week and it just hit me that it's going to be rough. I don't think I have what it takes to become an orthodontist. I'm an average high school student who struggles with my courses and I had planned to do a major in biology. I don't know if university is the smart choice for me. I'm afraid to waste my time and money at university. My mind's been all over the place and it's so stressful!! Should I consider going to college and maybe even pursuing becoming a dental hygienist? Having interests is a common thing yet I struggle with it. I don't know what I'm passionate about! I don't know what I'm gonna do after high school. Someone give me advice please!!!!
Hi Jasmine, omg i feel the same way. i’ve been stuck deciding between nursing and biology and it’s driving me insane. i had a therapy session last night with my psychologist and he gave me the best advice. what makes you happy? Take that into consideration and apply it to you in let’s say 10 years from now. However you imagine your life it will be, your routine, day to day activities, anything will help you decide. For example, for me, i ended up deciding for biology last night. I was so afraid that i wouldn’t make any money and as i didn’t grow up with a lot, that became an important part of my decision. yet, my psychologist told me: do you rather see your kids or your future family see you with so much money yet unhappy and stressed, or make a little less money by doing something you truly enjoy. i’m applying to school this year too and i know that whatever i decide will be tough but that’s just how life is, we can’t always go the easy route because it doesn’t mean that it will be the one we enjoy the most. i really hope this helps you in some way and i hope you find the career your most passionate about. it’s okay not to have a plan, and remember that it’s only pre grad and most people sometimes don’t even end up using their career as a job, but just as a back up. good luck and best of wishes to you 🥰
Sooooo…. How’s it going now ??
I'm about to graduate high school in a few months. Here's my complete college plan for no reason other than to make me less stressed out: I am going to continue working as an evs tech (basically a janitor) at my local hospital through my first two years of college because the pay is very good, and it has a lot of good connections increasing my chances to get a new position as I advance my education. (I was able to get a job in evs at my local hospital while still in high school because of my volunteering in the ED, and getting recommendations, of which I am very fortunate for) Assuming I survive my first two years as a biology major (survive meaning I don't somehow drop out of college or change my major which I am extremely afraid of) , I want to get a lab tech certification and work in the lab at the hospital I work at. Or maybe if I decide to take a different route I'll apply to a med transcriptionist or scribe program. Or maybe I want to get certified as a pharmtech! I don't know honestly and I'm so scared that I wont even make it through the first YEAR. All I know is that I will work in healthcare. If it turns out that I cannot handle what it takes to be a 4 year undergraduate student, I will go to my local technical college and get into one of their health certification programs. (Which I am sure at the very least my grades and past experience and volunteering will make me competitive for). That is only my backup plan of course. Do I have what it takes to be a successful premed student? Only how well I do in college will tell. At this point I've done all I could in hs to prepare me for the classes I want to take freshman year. Typing this out really puts my life in perspective. I know that no one will probably ever read this, but on the off chance someone is, know that you aren't alone.
I read it, you will be fine you have more planned out than me, I really wanna do evolutionary biology and ecology but the job market sucks...oh well I guess Ill do it anyway cause thats always what I wanted to do ever since 1st grade.
PS: don't be too hard on yourself you'll be fine
@Zivojin Limanic I only work weekends. I make $14 an hour, I don't want to work minimum wage
I needed this man. All the best in your studies!
I know I'm really late but I just waned to ask because I am not too sure... how would you be able to obtain a certification as a lab tech, pharm tech or become a med transcriptionist? Don't they at the bare minimum require associate degrees? You would be enrolled in a 4 year school and a year school at the same time... that seems impossible
I'm really sorry if this is a dumb question but I am at a crossroads in my life right now where I don't really know what I am doing. I am a second year biology major at a community college and will be transferring to a 4 year school in the Spring of 2020. Because biology is just so broad, I feel overwhelmed and don't know what I want to do in the long run.
If I wanna become a psychiatrist should I major in biology????
Oh yeah,I'm going to college
Oh yeah yeah!!! Me too
I cant decide between biology or computer science.
Am I dealing with Mathematics like algebra in studying Biology for college?
Buneary Bunny Yes, my major is Biology and I’m currently taking College Algebra and my future classes will include Trigonometry, Precal and Calculus I ,Calculus II.
@@AirJordin well fuck...
@@thalassaer4137 AT LEAST take precalc before you graduate high school. (for gen chem.) If you can though, I'd definitely recommend taking calculus in highschool, and not wait to be introduced to it in college. If it is possible!
I guess biology is a no for me. 😞
@@impulse2779 oh yeah yeah
God bless you
What if i want to study zoology? but my college only got biology
You can specialize later
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STORY OF MY LIFE 😢
saaaame... what did you end up doing then?
Hi! I am an international (Indian) applicant to universities in the US. I studied maths till grade 10 while took Physics,Chemistry and Biology in 11,12. Will I be able to apply for major in biology?
Sure
can this help me get into vet school and persue a career as a vet
Perhaps but maybe more "zoology" focused if your school offers that. Or specializing in wildlife biology.
I would really love some advice. I want to become a nurse anesthetist. I know i can go to nursing school and speacialize in anesthesiology. However im stuck between pursuing a begree in biology first then going to nursing school or go straight into nursuing school. Thank you for your advice!
If it were me I would go straight to nursing school. Unless you have money to spend.
Hey bro can I go in medical field after completing bsc in biology? And how can I go in medical field if I want to ?
At least in my country we can't :") wish i knew this earlier before i pursued my degree but here i am already graduated with biological sciences major and get denied any time i applied for health science school or work place (although mostly due to government scholarship since we dont usually pay for our tuition fees)
Should I become a doctor even though I’m not that great at science?
you probably won’t enjoy a lot of the classes you’ll have to take up to becoming a doctor, especially the prerequisites. i would just recommend looking into specific school’s course track, and what classes you’ll be required to take and see if those sound interesting to you :)
I have 10 days to decide wheter I go for the Physics major or the Biology one, I just can´t take side, it´s fucking killing me.
Just curious...but what did you end up picking??🤔
@@fernandohernandez9921 I went for Biology, and now I am changing to Physics, lol. I loved Biology but I can't stop thinking that Physics it's just better for me.
Biophysics? Put your passion together haha