First is to make sure you are in a college prep program. You should work on a good foundation in the following areas especially.
* Communication (written and oral) * Exact sciences (Biology, chemistry, physics) * Higher level maths * Computer literacy * Development of good critical thinking skills
Generally your first 2 years of college are for general education classes. Some departments allow you to take the first few classes in your major, but most don't. Get your college catalog and look under your department to see what requirements they have. Check them off as you do them. Most colleges follow the tradition that the classes you have listed in your catalog are the courses for you until you graduate. The only thing is that you have to stay in continuous enrollment for that catalog to still apply. Check with your college to see if they do this.
Science, Maths and lots of different other sciences.
There are lots of majors that marine biologists can have
My major was oceanography but there are a lot more just reserch it
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The first degree you would get to become a marine biologist is a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, or a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Marine Biology. for further degrees you would need to go to graduate school to get your Masters in Marine Biology.
You must have a strong love for marine environments and be ready to work very hard. The field is very competitive and you must know that marine sciences is what you want to do. Taking marine based classes, swimming, and scuba are a few steps towards becoming a marine biology.
You will want to take as many advanced classes in high school as possible. When you have a chance to take electives, take science classes (biology as many as possible). You will then want to select a college that offers Marine Biology as a major or concentration and apply. Once you are accepted into that college get a degree plan for being a Marine biologist and take those classes. You will have a college advisor or counselor that will help you prepare for this career.
Harvard, Cornell and Duke all offer Marine Biology tracks or specialization. If you can get into an Ivy League school, go there for biology even if they don't have a degree program. For schools that specialize in marine biology: University of Miami, University of Texas Austin, Boston University, Berkley, UC Santa Barbara, and University of Washington all offer top notch programs. However, getting a BS in Marine Biology isn't going to land you a career. You'll need a graduate degree to do research. It might be better to go to a school with a good biology program, and get marine biology experience over the summer (like at the local aquarium, or down in Florida/Texas with a summer research program). Be sure to get boating and SCUBA experience, as well. Then your good background in undergraduate biology, along with these summer experiences, will make you a good candidate for graduate school.
If your school offers marine microbiology, it should be an easy transfer. See what the course requirements are for a marine biology major at your school. Many of the introductory courses are likely the same with the junior and senior courses having a somewhat different focus.
You'll need to major in Marine Biology, unsure about number of years you need.
You got to high school and look at classes that can support you when you go to college.
I think You have to take biology and geography maybe more this answer isn't perfect
I assume you mean a marine biologist. You need a degree in marine biology. This means you will probably have to go to a school near the ocean. You can get basic classes in biology, math and chemistry at any college but you will have to transfer to a college that offers such a degree later. If you are in high-school take classes in chemistry and biology and some math as preparation for such a degree. Also many jobs in marine biology involve some scuba diving and snorkeling so you will eventually need to learn these skills as well.
The first degree you would get to become a marine biologist is a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, or a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Marine Biology. for further degrees you would need to go to graduate school to get your Masters in Marine Biology.
The best school for marine biology is located in Florida it is called the Atlantic university.
You must have a strong love for marine environments and be ready to work very hard. The field is very competitive and you must know that marine sciences is what you want to do. Taking marine based classes, swimming, and scuba are a few steps towards becoming a marine biology.
i would do great at school and try your best it is your future and really care about life________go to a school that has marine-related programs. Or a school that is specially involved in marine biology.
the study of plants and animals in their living environment.
5 years.
You will want to take as many advanced classes in high school as possible. When you have a chance to take electives, take science classes (biology as many as possible). You will then want to select a college that offers Marine Biology as a major or concentration and apply. Once you are accepted into that college get a degree plan for being a Marine biologist and take those classes. You will have a college advisor or counselor that will help you prepare for this career.
A lot of math and science courses. You also need social studies and English. I personally take a foreign language. A lot of math, Physics, Chemistry, biology, advanced biology and even engineering. Other sciences can be useful too, but those are the main sciences you should take. Going above and beyond all your other core classes, can help too.