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MBB while working

justinbh2
edited May 2009 in General
Originally, I wanted to got o SFU to do Math. Well, I now find myself interested in the MBB program.

The content is cutting edge and it compliments my software development skills.

However, I will be working during all of this; the mortgage must get paid.

My first question is: Does anyone think it is possible to complete this degree while working full-time? Obviously, I wouldnt have a full course load.

Second question: How do people, already in this program, enjoy MBB?

Thanks for your feedback.

Comments

  • Tina
    edited May 2009
    Yes, definitely. As long as you don't mind taking a bit longer than the usual amount of time needed to complete the degree then you can do it. MBB is a very rigorous program though and I recommend taking only one or two courses at a time if you plan to work full-time.

    MBB is very interesting but...please have an aptitude for chemistry if you plan on pursuing it. A lot of people intending to major in MBB run in the other direction after they take organic chemistry (myself included haha)...:S
  • justinbh2
    edited May 2009
    Tina;54505 said:
    Yes, definitely. As long as you don't mind taking a bit longer than the usual amount of time needed to complete the degree then you can do it. MBB is a very rigorous program though and I recommend taking only one or two courses at a time if you plan to work full-time.

    MBB is very interesting but...please have an aptitude for chemistry if you plan on pursuing it. A lot of people intending to major in MBB run in the other direction after they take organic chemistry (myself included haha)...:S
    I have heard about how rigorous it is, and that is the part that excites me.

    I don't have a formal science background, but I do have an intense interest in the human body and what makes it break. Like the guy at save-on foods today who is pounding the orders in at his terminal with his finger tips. I wonder how long 'till there is nerve damage(first thing I thought after he asked me if I had a save-on card, lol).

    I will be getting up to speed w.r.t. chemistry and bio soon enough. I will then know for sure if this is for me.

    Thanks Tina
  • randomuser
    edited May 2009
    I was wondering the same thing, and I figured it'd take me too long to get the degree working full time unfortunately.

    Full-time work + the sciences = hard to do

    I cant be in classes that run 3x a week in the middle of the day.
  • justinbh2
    edited May 2009
    I hear you, and was concerned at first about the same thing. When I first looked at the SFU course schedules I noticed they are all around 9am-5pm.

    My job has flexibility though. I am in R&D and our company can accommodate a flex sched. I still have to work that out with my boss, however.

    I look forward to the challenge though. I may take a year off once I get to the upper division courses and see if I can knock off 45 credits.

    I still don't like how it will probably take me 7 years to complete(2 to 3 courses a term), but, then again, I am no rush either, lol.
  • randomuser
    edited May 2009
    I'm wondering how many credits I can get waived if I apply for a double major, and don't proceed with my graduation application right now... I personally am in a rush
  • justinbh2
    edited May 2009
    they wave the breadth I'm pretty sure. Not sure about the WQ, although, thats usually covered anyways. If you already have finished the reqs for both majors and do not need much more you could probably finish sooner.

    I was thinking about doing a joint compsci (CS) and MBB, but I already am a programmer so the CS part would be kinda redundant.

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