What could I do with a degree in genetics?

Question

I am thinking of getting a degree in genetics... my father is very opposed to this, saying that it will not get me very far career-wise. I need some opinions on this, such as what kind of jobs I could potentially get with this degree, the salary for such a job etc. Also, know of any good colleges/universities with good genetics programs? Thanks!

Answer 1

I loved genetics in High School and College. The Medical Field is progressing very rapidly and I'm sure there is a place there.

If you learn the fundamentals you could practically tell a parent what probability their child will look like.

Otherwise there is always zoo's and any other occupation where animals are breed for top of the line blood lines. Speak to a college advisor and see what kind of fields former students have got into. They may even have placement services.

Answer 2

Genetic Counselor, you make sure two couples who get married don't have anything in their genes that would cause birth defects like down syndrome, it pays well at about $80,000-120,000 a year and I recon it's not a hard job, you cotton swab the two potential parents mouths and send the DNA out to a lab then get back the results and look at the chromosomes.

If you like science and can earn a defree in genetics, go for it.

Answer 3

hey, if you do genetics- you have a great understanding about medical sciences. that means you could go on and do medicine or dentistry that's what im doing, medical sciences at edinburgh and then dentistry at london- and so far so good as far as work load, its not that much, i mean NO MATTER what degree your doing, your always going to get a lot of work. just be dedicated and you'll be fine. living in the UK

Answer 4

Try:
http://www.vuw.ac.nz/st_services/careers/Resources/degree_options/genetics.aspx