Need help!! Career in biology..?

Question

I'm in 11th grade now and I'm considering a career in biology.

Do you know any biology related career which will make quite a lot of money? (My parents want me to get a nice job with enough salary)

And what country is the best place to study that subject? Please give me the school names too.

Thanks! Any advice will be greatly appreciated...

Answer 1

Money wise? Medicine would be the top choice, studying and practicing in the US. WIll certainly net you top dollar.

Careers in Cell Biology/Biotechnology are fairly well paying as well, again in the US.

Bottom line is, the more degrees you have (BS, MS, PhD) the more money you are going to potentially earn.

The potential for earning depends on how demanding your field is and how much money the economy dumps into it.

Answer 2

I work for a biotechnology company in Boston. The pay is good (and will be even better once I finish up my MS). There is a lot of choice in and around Boston, though the cost of living here is pretty high.
When it comes to research, corporate biotech usually pays well, but anything you discover usually belongs to the company. Academic research, on the other hand, can pay quite poorly (I've worked in a few academic labs before), but your research and publications will be your own.
Keep in mind, though, that getting a degree in biology is not easy (chemistry and math courses on top of biology courses, which can be very difficult in and of themselves), and if you're just looking for a high-paying job, there are probably easier routes to take. Plus, bio-related jobs are usually a lot of work (it's hard to make it a 9-5 job), and require a passion for your work. Be careful if you're entering into it for money or for your parents.
Keep your eye out for career fairs, even if you're not looking for a job at the moment. They usually present a really good opportunity to talk with representatives from different companies and areas of research. Representatives are there to hype their company, and researchers usually love to talk about their work.
As an afterthought: I have several friends that have found jobs with lab supply companies. They work with researchers to find the best lab equipment and supplies for the situation (basically a science-oriented salesman).