1. Getting Trained as a Biologist By: Matt, Hannah, Gordon, & Carrie BIOLOGIST

2. Getting a Degree – Typically Bachelor of Science 4 YEARS Biology classes Chemistry PHYSICS Statistics CALCULUS

3. Masters in Science 2 YEARS More book work More specialized to the desired profession Taking more courses Listening to seminars THESIS Some students use a STIPEND to get through school (teach while they learn)

4. Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D) 4-6 YEARS Dissertation Defense  An open one hour discussion by the student of his/her dissertation. Judge by a panel of prestigious scientist who have followed the student throughout the years.

5. Post-Doctoral Researcher “Post-docs” ? YEARS OR Take a JOB  JOBS: Governmental Lab to perform research, Private companies (pharmacy or agricultural), consultant, Academia  Types of ACEDEMIA: * Research  The balance depends where you are * Teaching  More research = more $