Need help about college education to be a geneticists and being away in Navy?

Question

I was thinking on going back to the navy and joining because last year I left before bootcamp. But i think it was a mistake. And the hole year I didnt really do anything. And I am going to go back. But at the same would like to study to become a geneticists. I never really had any good ideas of what I wanted to be when I grow but I always liked learning about health biology and those types of of science. And dietics doesn't pay good. I saw on discovery science channel a documentary called super humans with people and special talents/ abilities. a women can see and taste music sounds and a guy can regulate his body temp in extreme cold. And it was all pretty interesting And was thinking about it but what kind of websites have college courses for becoming a geneticists? Also I used to be decent in math not good but now I pretty much forgot my math, just know basic math. its the only thing I worry about in academics really. Math is the hardest for me to learn and I am good at writing and reading even though I never read books.I know I made mistakes but I really don't feel like spell checking. I learn math pretty well and fast but my only problem is I forgot how to do math formulas after a while if I don't keep practicing them.

However bottom line question is:

what online site offers college courses for being geneticists so I can study while away. I heard many colleges don't offer that so it was kind of worrying. Help would be appreciated, thanx.

Answer 1

You are going to have to transfer to four year no matter what if you want to become a geneticist. You'll need your Bachelor's and then probably a Master's or PhD (refer to source). So you could get your AA from an online site, but you'll need to transfer to a university or college. You are still in the Navy right? Go to the JEC on base and make an appointment with a counselor. They can direct you. That's what I did : )

Answer 2

Actually, a geneticist is usually an MD. However, jobs as lab techs are available to those with a BS in biology or a related area. Entering this field requires an even more serious commitment than the Navy. You wouldn't be able to do it online.

Good luck. Here's a link to a university site with some info.  

http://www.public.iastate.edu/~ugradgen/