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Grad School w/ a B.A. in Life Sci

 
Old 04-01-2013 at 03:03 PM   #1
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Grad School w/ a B.A. in Life Sci
Hello,

I was just wondering if it's possible to get into Grad School with a B.A. in Life Science, rather than an Honors Life Science Degree. Does it really depend on the program? Please help me and thank you for your time.
Old 04-01-2013 at 04:48 PM   #2
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Hello,

I was just wondering if it's possible to get into Grad School with a B.A. in Life Science, rather than an Honors Life Science Degree. Does it really depend on the program? Please help me and thank you for your time.
B.A. in Life science? What kind of program are you in?

Old 04-01-2013 at 05:08 PM   #3
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most grad schools require an honours degree
Old 04-01-2013 at 05:09 PM   #4
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and i think you mean Bsc
Old 04-01-2013 at 05:56 PM   #5
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Lol.

Grad school in science with a BA? prob not.

With a 3-year general life sci degree? again, prob not.

Research experience is key, and it helps to have an undergrad degree with a focus in the general area of research you plan on pursuing in grad school.

The reason I said probably is because it ALWAYS depends on the individual school and the individual program within each school, so you really need to look up this info/email admissions offices for yourself. I wouldn't get my hopes up too high though, because the reality is that even if they won't automatically reject you because you don't have an honours degree, you'll be competing for admissions against a bunch of people who do have honours degrees. And then even if you DO manage to get in, you'll be pretty behind and have a lot of catching up to do.

If you're interested in grad school, why do you only want a three year degree?
Old 04-10-2013 at 08:45 PM   #6
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Sorry I meant B.Sc. I'm in third year life science. I don't know. I just want to get out of the undergrad train sooner.
Old 04-11-2013 at 09:31 AM   #7
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If you can't stand undergraduate, how are you going to do your masters?
Old 04-11-2013 at 10:34 AM   #8
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Maybe you could see if you could take some graduate courses while finishing your undergrad...?
Or some more advanced courses/self-study courses...judging from the fact your profile says "second year", I'm guessing you're bored/tired/frustrated by the seemingly repetitive undergrad wheel. Try looking for some different courses...might help you enjoy the experience more.
Isn't there some research Life Sci course they just started?
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Isn't there some research Life Sci course they just started?
Yeah there's two or three, but from what I have heard, they are full.



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