Best schools for wildlife biology (mammalogy)?
Hi I was wondering what schools are best for getting a degree in Wildlife Biology. I would like to specialize in Mammalogy. About how long does it take to get your bachelors on average, masters, Ph.D? Also what is a typical salary for someone in this career field? Thank you in advance!
How could degree programs in wildlife biology prepare students better for careers?
Well my degree in wildlife biology included courses in chemistry, physics, economics, philosophy, communication, mathematics, and statistics. In addition to my working career in wildlife biology I was also a police offices, social worker, and a manager. My answer to you is if you complete any college program you should have gained some knowledge in several areas that all can be applied to several possible jobs as well as general life activities. In general I think that any person that completed any college curriculum and that person is reasonably intelligent and is motivated can do any job they put their mind to.
After I get a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, should I get a job or continue my education?
It depends on what you want to do. First, let's preface this answer by staying that all my experience is with state level agencies, primarily in South Carolina. If you are happy managing/working outside on a particular piece of property using heavy equipment (tractors, bush hogs, water control trunks, etc) a B.S. And some experience is all that is required. If you are more interested in program management with a mixture of office work, research, and outdoor work a Masters is probably your next step. In SC all the program managers s (fur bearer project, deer, turkey, small game, arboreal birds, etc.) have Masters degrees b/c a history of research experience is required. My brother is managing a property in Texas for waterfowl right out of grad school with a bachelor's in Forestry and a Master's in Waterfowl Management. My father is head of statewide projects for a state agency with a master's and about a million years of experience. Again, it depends on what you want to do and who you want to work for. Private plantations and companies will hire property managers at the B.S. Level but experience is the deciding factor. My personal experience was with the law enforcement side but I grew uparound and interacted daily with the biological staff so I hope this helps.
Can I apply for an M.Sc in wildlife biology and conservation with a B.Sc in a zoology degree?
Thanks Sakshi Savé for A2A,I can tell you about 2pg courses for any student (from an engineer to a doctMsc wildlife biology, IISc banglore. An engineer can also apply for it. They take admission in even years. So the next round of admission will be in 2020. It’s a very good course and you don’t have to pay anything as Institute take cares of all the expenses.PGDFM in conservation, Indian Institute of Forest Management -Bhopal. You have to give CAT for it. A very good course as you get opportunity to work with big conservation organization like WWF, WTI. Theel
Conservation Biology vs Wildlife Biology?
Here is a listing of all the schools in the US that offer a zoology degree. http://www.a2zcolleges.com/Majors/Zoology.html Texas A and M is known for their wildlife program..I would suggest looking into that university for sure. If you ultimate goal is to become a vet...you would need to obtain your bachelors degree (4 year program) then apply to vet school and if admitted, attend for an additional 4 years. One key factor in this line of study is experience! I cannot stress it enough. Sometimes majors do not mean a whole lot as many of them can get you similar jobs..basically these degrees are interchangable, but mostly the field you end up in will depend on your "hands-on" experience. For example I have a degree in zoology and my job is wildlife or field biologist, but I specialize in ornithology. I suggest doing as much volunteer work and internships you can. Once you graduate you will qualify to be hired as a seasonal field technician/bio aide, etc. to gain experience and to see what field of study you are most interested in.
Becoming a vet tech with a biology degree?
I go to Mercy college Bronx campus and the Vet tech program is in the Dobbs Ferry campus. is it possible to become one with just a biology degree? I'd also appreciate any info on vet tech schools in the Bronx or Manhattan and the process of actually becoming a vet tech (finding a job, vet tech graduate school etc.,)
Jobs for someone with a Bachelor's degree in Biology?
Science is becoming a field that really requires a Ph.D. Even a masters won't get you that far anymore. With a BS you could be a lab tech, a good position if you want to continue your education later. The alternative would be working for the government in a regulatory agency or similar ecology related department. There are some corporate jobs in that field that deal with enviromental impact. Edit: I should mention that in graduate school you receive a stipend, you are paid to get your degree. It's not much, but it beats paying them money.
What job should I look for with a biology degree?
I disagree that a biology degree isn't one of the 'better degrees'!!! There's lots you can do with one, and biology is a special science because it incorporates so much from so many diverse fields -- if you study biology, you're likely to learn a little physics, a lot of chemistry, statistics...and you're not pigeonholed into slaving in a lab if you don't want to do that. There are a lot of education outreach opportunities available to biology majors -- working outside in a forest preserve, natural park, science museum, educating the public or maintaining those sites. There are of course tons of lab jobs, but you're not keen on doing research forever -- what about a crime lab? I know a lot of people who have gotten jobs as lab technicians in forensics labs. It's still lab work, but it's a little different from a traditional research setting, and it's real cool. A lot of my bio-major friends from school went to work for an agricultural company when they graduated, out in the cornfields of the midwest, and they like their jobs a lot -- they work as lab techs, and raise insects and larva for studies on agricultural pests. It involves a nice balance of lab work and outside fieldwork (they have to release the insects on crops and collect data on them). A Master's degree isn't a bad idea -- it can help you narrow down what you like and what you don't like doing, and it's WAY more fun and liberating than an undergrad degree. You might have the opportunity to be a teaching assistant while you get your grad degree, and so you could try your hand at that too while you're there, and see if you like it. To speak from my own personal experience: I work as an editor at a science journal, and my training is in biology. I chose to get a Master's -- I was a little lost after my Bachelor's, and just knew that I loved biology and loved being in school. I learned more in my 2-year Master's degree than in my 4-year undergraduate degree, and it was like a job (except with abysmal pay), and all the skills I needed to get the job I have now, I think I acquired in those two years. That's just my 2-cents, but good luck to you!!!!
What do you think about a second undergraduate degree?
Honestly, I'm really regretting my current choice for my undergrad. I have one year left (out of 5) for my Bachelor of Design which will most likely lead me to a career in graphic design. But I'm finding I have no interest in this sort of career at all. I enjoy art and design but more as a hobby and what I've always been passionate about has been biology and wildlife conservation. So now, I want a degree in Marine Biology. It would take me three more years to complete that. I also know that biology careers usually require a Masters degree and possibly a PhD too. I'm going to finish my first degree because I've spent too many years working towards it to quit now, but what do you think about going for a second degree? People have suggested going straight into a masters, but a masters in science requires a bachelor in science (or at least something remotely related, I've looked into it) so that is a no go. I also don't have much money, and a load of student debt from my first degree. It really sucks but I really don't want a design career anymore. What do you think? Has anyone done a second bachelors degree?
What are my options after BSc Biology?
A BSc Biology would generally mean a BSc honours in Botany or Zoology. These are two very diverse fields of biology and there are a lot of prospects and options to choose from. If you are a general BSc life sciences student, with a combination like botany, zoology physiology or something of the sort, you’ll still have similar options to pick from.Ideally, your next step would be getting yourself a master’s degree. A general BSc life sciences student now gets to pick what field of biology he/she would like to specialize in. Now you have general MSc Botany/Zoology courses in institutes across India and you also have rather specialized master’s courses, too. This is where things get interesting.Apart from your conventional MSc Biotech, MSc Molecular Biology, MSc Biochemistry, you have a wide variety of alternate courses to pick from for your master’s:MSc Plant Molecular biology (ideally for BSc Botany students)MSc BiodynamicsMSc Animal ProductionMSc Medical Molecular BiologyMSc Molecular Techniques in Life SciencesMSc Molecular Life SciencesMSc Molecular NanoscienceMSc Cellular BiologyAnd the list goes on.Now, these specialized courses usually come with an unwritten warning, that you go for any of these provided you are interested in pursuing these as a serious research topic. These are unconventional because they are highly research oriented and are not intended to get you a job once you graduate.If you are looking for a job, you could go for the regular MSc courses offered in microbiology/biochemistry/bioinformatics, etc. You could apply to different pharma companies that do R&D in your subject, or you could go in for herbal companies, cosmetic companies, etc. that require people with life sciences backgrounds.Companies like Himalaya, Patanjali, Ayush, etc. do considerable life sciences research, testing and trying out different plant/animal extracts and implementing their work in healthcare and cosmetics, etc.Besides, if teaching is your thing, there’s always that. I always felt India, with its sizable teaching work force, still needs educators. We have teachers a-plenty, but we do lack educators; those who students look up to for inspiration; those who make a difference to a student's life. So, teaching is always a good option.This is what I have right now at the top of my head. Feel free to add more in the comments.