First-time biology student, usually (4)

I believe the answer is:

teen

(Other definitions for teen that I've seen before include "Juvenile" , "Youth" , "Adolescent (informal)" , "Youngster of a certain age" , "Young person" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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