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How to become a marine biologist

Contributor Updated February 21, 2017

Step 1

Take lots of science classes in high school, including biology, chemistry, physics and advanced mathematics. Become as computer literate as possible.

Step 2

Maintain a high grade point average.

Step 3

Ask your high school guidance counselor to help you get a list of colleges that are known for their marine biology programs. (Try Marine Biology Web at life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/mbweb.html.)

Step 4

Send for college catalogs and applications well before your senior year. Make certain you meet the requirements before you apply for admission.

Step 5

Choose your college carefully, especially if you have a particular emphasis you would like to study. However, realize that your undergraduate studies will be mostly biological science courses that are meant to prepare you for your advanced degree.

Step 6

Apply for summer internships in your area of interest.

Step 7

Decide on your eventual specialty in marine biology before you begin to apply to graduate schools for your master's degree. It is pointless to apply to a school where your desired concentration does not currently exist.

Tips

  • For independent research or teaching at a university, a Ph.D. is required.
  • For some applied research positions, a master's degree will suffice.
  • Be prepared to commit yourself to years of learning if you want to make this your lifetime career.

Things You'll Need

  • Academic Counselings
  • College Catalogs
  • Individual School Requirements And Application
  • Aquarium Stands
  • Aquariums
  • Career Counseling
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