Posted on Aug 2, 2016
Can anyone provide advice for a recent college graduate with a micro-biology degree looking to join the military?
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What do you want to do? Stay within your degree? Try combat arms, combat support or service support? Wanna fly ... fixed wing or choppers? Really it all depends what you want to do.
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Kd VanDrie
Her desire is to stay within her degree and possibly continue in graduate school. She is looking at the military as a possible option for gaining good, practical experience while paying off undergraduate debt. Currently in the Pittsburgh area. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
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Kd VanDrie - Ever wonder why the Surgeon General wears a uniform?
One sure way she can stay in the medical science realm is to join U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS).
http://www.usphs.gov/
One sure way she can stay in the medical science realm is to join U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS).
http://www.usphs.gov/
U.S. Public Health Service Home U.S. Public Health Service Home
Overseen by the Surgeon General, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is a diverse team of more than 6,700 highly qualified, public health professionals. Driven by a passion to serve the underserved, these men and women fill essential public health leadership and clinical service roles with the Nation’s Federal Government agencies.
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Well for starters, I'd think you'd be looking to commission. That said, I'm sure there's TONS of uses for micro-biology in the military. Best bet maybe is to call an officer recruiter and see what's what. Thank you for choosing to serve us all.
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Kd VanDrie Thank you for wanting to serve our country. Type in Micro Biology jobs in the military, and you will find an assortment of links. Below is the link to the Navy Website. With your degree, serving as an officer would be the route to go. Good luck!
http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/healthcare-sciences/microbiology.html#ft-key-responsibilities
http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/healthcare-sciences/microbiology.html#ft-key-responsibilities
Microbiology Jobs in the US Navy : Navy.com
As a microbiologist in America's Navy, you'll prevent, diagnose & treat infectious diseases. Look for more info on microbiology jobs in the US Navy.
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