Anyone work in the field of medical/health?

 

I am currently in my 3rd year of a 4 year Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences (specialization in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology). The program info/map can be found here.

 

Previously, I wanted to become a doctor but I don't think I have the marks for it and I'm not sure if it is what I still want to do. I'm really interested in Pharmacy and was thinking of working for a biotechnology company making new therapeutics in the future.

 

I received 3 D's so far (1 in Calc II, which I am currently retaking, and the other 2 were in Organic Chemistry II and Biochemistry). I am planning on redoing these over the summer so I can boost up my GPA. My other marks are all A's or B's with a few C's.

 

My current GPA is a 3.0 on a 4.3 scale (B average). I know it could be a lot worse... but I was wondering what are some options I have?

 

Should I look into doing some type of Masters of Science program or should I focus on getting admitted to a Med/Pharmacy school? I live in Canada and getting into Med/Pharmacy here is next to impossible unless you have stellar marks (3.7+ GPA) and loads of EC's. Going to the States or the Carribean is an option too.

 

There are really too many options and I am really lost on what to do. What GPA should I aim on getting in order to be competitive among other students?

 

It seems that if you don't go the Medschool/Pharmacy route... it's looked down upon or something? (Especially being from a family with an Indian background).

 

Thanks for any advice and let me know if you require more information from me.

 

you could go the Ph.D, research or pharmaceutical route as well. It's worth looking into, at least.

 

And, I know a lot of Indians in that field, so you should be ok with your family.

What's your GPA of only in-major courses. A "D" in calc isn't too bad for biology students (who are famously bad at math), but D's in Ochem and Biochem for a pharmacy student would give me pause if I were on the admissions committee.

 

Mokele

u can go for master in sciences, master in biomedical engineering the 4 future u can plan for phd studies.

I'm not the best at these kind of topics, But i'd say Take the 'Master of Science' course first. That way, you may have a better chance at being accepted into a Med/Pharmacy College if they see how much you have studied.

But to be honest, The decision is yours. ^^

All the best..

Ben

An A or B is a must in pharmacy pre-req courses. Obviously you must do well on your PCAT's and it doesnt hurt to have some community service under your belt. I suggest you shadow Pharms so get an idea of what you're getting into. Pharm D is a 4 yr program unlike the old BS in Pharmacy.