Gavroche Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Well, I love science, and with my schooling, could go down the path of biology, chemistry, or physics. I like them all, and am fairly smart and quick to pick them up. Which could get me the furthest, and which would I have the most opportunities in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaKiri Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Biochemistry is probably the fastest growing area. And 'furthest'? It's not like there's a CEO of Science duder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavroche Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 heh. CEO of science. (that'd be a nifty job though ) I mean schooling-wise furthest. What subject could be delved into the furthest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaKiri Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 In each subject there is more knowledge than anyone could possibly learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 they are all equally long,but ;Physics-Quantum and theoretical is basically useless for applications of today E.g 6th form of matter etc. Chemistry-This divides into the more physical side of Chem like reaction kinetics etc, and divides into BioChem the bio side of chem Lastly Biology;-quite large due to all its fields overlapping and being relevant to one another but(not a real science, so some say) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaKiri Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Crash said in post # :;Physics-Quantum and theoretical is basically useless for applications of today E.g 6th form of matter etc. Incorrect. Crash said in post # :Chemistry-This divides into the more physical side of Chem like reaction kinetics etc, and divides into BioChem the bio side of chem And is a subset of physics Crash said in post # :Lastly Biology;-quite large due to all its fields overlapping and being relevant to one another but(not a real science, so some say) Physics or stamp collecting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 MrL_JaKiri said in post # :Physics or stamp collecting! Less of that. People who say "biology isn't a real science" are usually very stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Demosthenes- Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 MrL: If it's incorrect could you explain it? Why wouldn't Biology be a real science? Personal that's the field that I plan to go into. I really enjoy evolutionary theory, as opposed to popular belief . Not that I know much about it, not like a scientist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSX Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 The guy who invented lasers (acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) initially predicted that it would have ABSOLUTELY no practical use. Take a look @ where lasers are now and their practicality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 -Demosthenes- said in post # :Why wouldn't Biology be a real science? I have no idea, seeing as it's all maths with some squishy bits added for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 re the original post, I`de say get English and maths, and a good grounding in Chemistry and physics, all other subjects are subsets of these, and after a year or 2`s study, you MAY find a particular area that suits you best, non of the above will be wasted in whatever specialisation you choose afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neurocomp2003 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 UM....HOW ABOUT A MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD SINCE THE PURE FIELDS of SCIENCE BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, MATH and PHYSICS are being taken over by a combination of them. And if your aiming for grad school can't go wrong with a backup subject. What really matters is taht the programme is structured strongly in its supposed feel. ie. 1)Biogenetic engineering (or whatever you wanna call it) 2)Biochemistry (this is one of the older mulit fields) 3)Biophysics (frmo what i know this has risen quickly in the science standards and it self is fascinating esp if your studying neurons) 4)Astrochemistry(i think this is highly related to geophysics) 5)Chem and Physics 6)Neuropsychology 7)Medical Imaging/Satellite Imaging 8)NanoTech (chem and phys at the nano level) 9)Combine anything with computer science...gives you two ways to attack a science problem (experimental and simulated) THERE ARE MORE OF COURSE NOTE with the those related to phys and chem you should get a solid foundation in applied math. BUT MAY I SUGGEST MY OWN FIELD COMPUTATIONAL COGNITIVE/NEURO SCIENCE(or when i took it in school Neural COmputation) Its a very interesting field and deals with learning and adaptation in the brain and in artificial agents. 2 parts really you could do brain modelling or using models of the brain to simulate intelligence. You should gain foundations in Neural Networks, Mathematics and neuroscience. But also look for a programme with a stern foundation in PROGRAMMING(my programme lacked this part) Also with NN/math/cs you learn very apllicable in industry for fields that do any sort of recognition(face,writing,speech) like cell phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Well, I'm biased, but where I am, biochemistry is the most "well rounded" of all of the science degrees offered. It has the most required courses, and is arguably the most multidisciplinary. Certainly they are (At least here) one of the most employable degrees, since it gives you a background in so many different things. You get a taste of practically everything - so you can really do a lot of different things with a biochem degree. Depends what you really want to do when you're done. Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaKiri Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Neurocomp2003 said in post # :UM....HOW ABOUT A MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD SINCE THE PURE FIELDS of SCIENCE BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, MATH and PHYSICS Fewer caps please. Oh, and Physics will always be just... Physics. And any degree course will cover all you need to know, or at least all you need to know to get you onto a PhD in the relevent subject. Of course, Natural Sciences is a good bet (The tripos course that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neurocomp2003 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 sorry didn't see that i was using caps. and i disagree that biochem is the most multidisplinary. Biophys and Neural comp I would argue to be more diverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creature Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 It depends on what you want and what you're interested in. I would suggest, as you have asserted your intelligence, you follow your interests and not what will "get you far". If you are interested and good in a field of science, you will go far regardless of the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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