I want to work as a researcher in this field, but I am deeply confused. I have no idea of what undergraduate degree I should pursue.
Should I do a Biological Sciences baccalaureate? Biotechnology? Or maybe some quantitative field, like Math or Statistics?
I have been looking around for days, but I can’t find any concrete answer. I have read 80.000 hour’s page on the subject, but it does not provide a precise answer.
Edit: for those who are in the same situation as I am (or was, in case you’re in the future) the “tentative career advice” section in this page (besides the commentaries in this post) might be of some help
What is the best undergraduate degree for someone who wants to do research in biorisk / artificial pandemic prevention?
I want to work as a researcher in this field, but I am deeply confused. I have no idea of what undergraduate degree I should pursue.
Should I do a Biological Sciences baccalaureate? Biotechnology? Or maybe some quantitative field, like Math or Statistics?
I have been looking around for days, but I can’t find any concrete answer. I have read 80.000 hour’s page on the subject, but it does not provide a precise answer.
Edit: for those who are in the same situation as I am (or was, in case you’re in the future) the “tentative career advice” section in this page (besides the commentaries in this post) might be of some help
https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/preventing-catastrophic-pandemics/full-report/#how-to-help