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. It’s more than likely you’ve met a few before when you’ve 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 post-baccalaureate 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.GraduatePreferably with a major in ScienceTake the MCATJanuary, March, April, or May Which tests your knowledge ofChemistryBiologyHumanities/ Social SciencesNatural ScienceCognitive skillsMedical School4 yearsUT SW- 230 applicants per yearResidency3-5 years pendingPaid $40,000-50,000 per yearSupervised by licensed physiciansApply/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 bachelor’s 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 yearEducation Requirement- Bachelor’s DegreeJob Outlook 2012-2022- 6% slower than average of all occupationsVarying 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 you’ve 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 student’s preparedness for everything that may come in the future.73 percent have a bachelor’s degree, 17 percent have a post-baccalaureate certificate, and 8 percent have post-master’s training.Middle school teachers earned a median wage of 54,000$ annually in 2013 as reported by ONET. This isn’t 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.