PHARMACISTS

Pharmacists are the people that are tasked with preparing and
dispensing drugs as well as regulating and monitoring drug therapies
of patients.
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
and provide information to patients about medications and their use.
May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection,
dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Its more than likely youve met a few before when youve gone to pick
up prescription drugs from a place like Walgreens or CVS. The training
that pharmacists go through varies depending on the place that is
hiring you. According to a survey of pharmacists on ONET, 38 percent
of respondents have a professional degree, 37 percent of respondents
have a doctoral degree, and 11 percent of respondents have a postbaccalaureate certificate. The median wage of pharmacists in 2013
was 120,000$ annually.
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
General practitioners are essentially doctors that do not focus on a
specific field. They diagnose and treat common illnesses or issues
within the general population, but may refer patients to a specialist in
the field of their illness or injury.
Graduate
Preferably with a major in Science
Take the MCAT
January, March, April, or May
Which tests your knowledge of
Chemistry
Biology
Humanities/ Social Sciences
Natural Science
Cognitive skills
Medical School
4 years
UT SW- 230 applicants per year
Residency
3-5 years pending
Paid $40,000-50,000 per year
Supervised by licensed physicians
Apply/obtain license

BIOPHYSICIST
Biophysicists are people that study the chemical composition or
physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and
mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to
further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and
reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity.
May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and
other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
Study physical principles of living cells or organisms and their electrical
or mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of
mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology.
41 percent have a doctoral degree, 32 percent have post doctoral
training, and 18 percent have a bachelors degree.
The median salary in 2013 was about 84,000$ annually.
The growth rate is expected to increase between 15 and 21 percent.
FORENSIC SCIENTIST
Biology Connections- DNA Testing, decomposition of material,
analyzing organic materials such as hair and blood.
Chemistry Connections- Examination of chemicals such as paint and
for the presence of chemicals in bodies or tied to crimes such as arson.
Current Median Pay- $52,840 per year
Education Requirement- Bachelors Degree
Job Outlook 2012-2022- 6% slower than average of all occupations
Varying types of Forensic Scientists:
Forensic Odontology- Application of dental science in crime scene
investigation.
Forensic Pathologist- Performance of autopsies to determine the
cause of death.
Forensic Anthropologists- Specializes in human skeleton structure to
identify bodies.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
Have you ever wanted to have spit balls shot at you while attempting
to teach low level biology? Well, if youve ever had that thought, then
being a middle school teacher is definitely for you. All jokes aside,
middle school teachers teach and prepare the coming generations in
STEM fields by providing them with knowledge to succeed in high
school and the foundation for what is to come in college. This is
arguably the most crucial part in the learning process as what happens

here determines a students preparedness for everything that may

come in the future.
73 percent have a bachelors degree, 17 percent have a postbaccalaureate certificate, and 8 percent have post-masters training.
Middle school teachers earned a median wage of 54,000$ annually in
2013 as reported by ONET. This isnt as low as it seems seeing as these
teachers have the summer off. Middle school teachers are somewhat
competitive with others vocations.
According to ONET, the growth over the next several years is predicted
to be between 8 and 14 percent.