Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

• Biology/Biological Sciences, General
• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Botany/Plant Biology
• Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
• Anatomy
• Developmental Biology and Embryology
• Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
• Infectious Disease and Global Health
• Genetics, General
• Biometry/Biometrics
• Biostatistics
• Computational Biology
• Biotechnology
• Ecology
• Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
• Neuroscience
• Neuroanatomy
• Mathematical Biology
• Nutrition Sciences
• Human Biology
• Marine Sciences

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Bachelor's degree

Biologists typically need a bachelor’s degree for entry-level positions; a master’s degree is often needed for higher level investigative or scientific work. A Ph.D. is necessary to lead independent research and for most university research positions.

Insider Info

Extra Requirements

Voluntary certification is available from the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS).

For additional information, visit these websites:

• http://www.wetlandcert.org