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RE: Degree plan for 120 RA credits, TESU Biology BA & WGU BSN - Hotdogman1 - 10-17-2025
(10-17-2025, 12:42 PM)Duneranger Wrote: As someone who has the degrees you seek, getting a BA in Biology->>BSN->> MS in Biology makes 0 sense.
Do you want to be a nurse or no? If not, do NOT get a BSN. I think you underestimate how much of the suck it's going to be.
Why do you want a MS in Biology?
I agree. I would recommend looking into a Medical Laboratory Scientist program instead if the goal is a Biology masters. Most of the certificate programs are ~1 year, require bachelor's degree + 16 credit hours each in Biology and chemistry (prereq requirements may vary), and a relatively low GPA. Tuition is reasonable especially the hospital programs (extremely reasonable). Entry MLS pay seems to be around $30 an hour.
Link to accredited programs in Florida: https://naacls.org/program-search/?_program-type=medical-laboratory-scientist&_state=FL