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How many years do you have to attend college to be a marine biologist?
Asked by ~ Mya ~
Also any helpful sugestions from any one who is already a marine biolisgist? Do you like it?
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You will need to get your doctorate (8+ years) to do serious work in the field. During part of that time, you can work as a grad assistant..
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I don't know personally, but I do know that some schools have different requirements for graduation, and that may affect the time it takes. Call the school(s) in which you are interested in attending and ask them. Good luck!
Answered by tamali
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According to the US Dept of Labor:
How much education do you need?
*Ph.D. degree usually is necessary for independent research, industrial research, and college teaching, as well as for advancement to administrative positions.
*A master’s degree is sufficient for some jobs in basic research, applied research or product development, management, or inspection; it also may qualify one to work as a research technician or as a teacher in an aquarium.
*The bachelor’s degree is adequate for some nonresearch jobs. For example, some graduates with a bachelor’s degree start as biological scientists in testing and inspection or get jobs related to biological science, such as technical sales or service representatives. Some may work as research assistants, whereas others become biological laboratory technicians or, with courses in education, high school biology teachers.
What does a marine biologist focus on?
Much of the work of marine biology centers on molecular biology, the study of the biochemical processes that take place inside living cells. Marine biologists sometimes are mistakenly called oceanographers, but oceanography is the study of the physical characteristics of oceans and the ocean floor.
What should you study now?
In addition to required courses in chemistry and biology, undergraduate biological science majors usually study allied disciplines such as mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science. Computer courses are essential because employers prefer job applicants who are able to apply computer skills to modeling and simulation tasks and to operate computerized laboratory equipment, particularly in emerging fields such as bioinformatics.
What kind of major should you pick?
Prospective biological scientists who hope to work as marine biologists should have at least a bachelor’s degree in a biological or marine science. However, students should not overspecialize in undergraduate study, as knowledge of marine biology often is acquired in graduate study. Most colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees in biological science, and many offer advanced degrees.
What will your working conditions be like?
Marine biologists encounter a variety of working conditions. Some marine biologists work in laboratories; others work on research ships. Marine biologists who work underwater must practice safe diving while working around sharp coral reefs and hazardous marine life. Although some marine biologists obtain their specimens from the sea, many still spend a good deal of their time in laboratories and offices, conducting tests, running experiments, recording results, and compiling data.
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