I graduated in BS Biology in 2003, but after all these years, I did not work at the related field or industry. I was helping my dad in his business dealing mostly with insurance and marketing. Now that I am thinking of going back to science field, yet with no appropriate working experience in science, I decided to return to school for a degree in Food Science & Nutrition. Considering the lack of experience that I have, should I go for a second bachelor in Food Science & Nutrition? Or a Masters will be a better path? The reason I am leaning towards second bachelor is because I have no idea what I should do for the thesis (the schools I am applying for require a thesis for MSc). What do you think? Thank you for your comments and suggestions!
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Well, with a Masters you might be able to get higher pay if you do end up in that field. But if you feel like you'd prefer to get another Bachelors, then go for that.
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I think that leaning towards the second bachelor's is probably a good idea, depending on what you want to do. If you want to practice as a dietitian, a second bachelor's is probably beneficial to you for a number of reasons. 1.) You will need to know the "basics" before you can really succeed in a master's program. You will learn these basics as an undergrad. Also, since your first bachelor's is fairly recent, many colleges will probably give you credit for some of the basic courses that you took. 2.) To become a dietitian and to legally be allowed to practice as one, you will have to, at some point, complete an internship of around 1200 clinical hours (which, though a big number, really isn't all that bad!!!) So whether or not you have a master's or a bachelor's, it really doesn't matter, at this point you'll still be required to go through this like everyone else. One thing to note: some of the internships offered allow you to obtain your master's at the same time. 3.) As of RIGHT NOW, a master's does not really help you along in the field of nutrition/dietetics in terms of pay. Your pay grade does not really increase with a Master's. This may be changing in the future, but right now, it doesn't matter that much. Like I said, this is if you are looking to practice as a dietitan. If you are looking to do this, don't feel like you are the only one in the situation. About a quarter of the people who are in my dietetics program now are second time undergrads. Good Luck!!! P.S.- it may be helpful to talk to some of the people who are in the nutrition programs at whatever college/university to which you are applying and ask them this question. They will be the most knowledgeable and helpful for this situation I think.
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