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@hinterland
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 • 5 years ago •
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I want to become a geneticist, what should my undergrad major be?
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I probably want to become bioengineer or something along the lines of that. What undergrad major should I apply for?

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@blueberrywaffles
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 • 5 years ago[edited]

Biomedical engineering or bioengineering major!

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@PSil
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 • 5 years ago

There are many majors that can set one up for a successful career in genetics, including Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Biochemical Engineering.

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