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SBJ
Apr 10, 2009

Apple of My Eye

Laughter in the Sky
Have any of you graduated from an Australian university? I am currently an undergrad with a molecular biology major, thinking of adding a chemistry major to my degree as well considering a lot of the courses I have to take overlap and it certainly couldn't hurt.

Is this a good idea? How are my job prospects in these fields? I would love to eventually get a masters, and strive for a PhD if I have what it takes. I get the impression that the biotechnology and medical sectors will become very strong industries within the next decade or so (hopefully stem cell research will stop being hindered at every turn), am I on the right track? Or am I being very naive?

How are Australian universities looked upon by American employers? Do they just look at international rankings, the GPA or previous industry experience?

Sorry for the barrage of questions, but Goons usually have the best advice.

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SBJ
Apr 10, 2009

Apple of My Eye

Laughter in the Sky
That's a pretty disappointing outlook on biotech employers. They got what was coming to them though.

I'll have to diversify then and maybe look at options other than developing pharmaceuticals.

Thanks for the heads up.

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