Im thinking getting a genetics phd
For reference I am a high school currently
I know this is a dumb queshtion but I cant really figure out what degree id need if I wanted to get a PhD in genetics (or virology thats my other option)
Sense ive read a few places you can get a PhD in like microbiology or a similar feild then branch into genetics BUT idk if thats true and the information around this stuff is kinda vague
Also last note, would it be a problem id I emailed a professor with a degree in this stuff the same queshtion
Thank you for your time.
EDIT im from the USA and Washington state if that helps :D