Mary Y. answered • 04/10/20
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As someone who is interested in biology too, I am happy that you want to pursue a degree in Wildlife or zoology. You can take classes online or go to community college to start. I think getting a degree is important, but you also need to think about in the long run, what kind of biology related Career you want.
Mary Y.
Yes. Different background is very helpful in pursing a biology degree. I have friends who used to study math and computer and are in biology field now.
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04/10/20
Mary Y.
In research field, there are a lot of freedom. For BS, usually universities have specific requirement for admission. The best way to find out is to visit school website or talk with school administrators. I think every university's policy is different too.
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04/10/20
Christine M.
Your academic background may help with admission to University. To study Biology and Zoology you will use these topics but since you lack any Biological Science courses you may find that you will have to take classes in those topics before you are considered a candidate for admission to a degree program centered on the Biologic Sciences. Professors and Instructors build on prior knowledge, and expect you to know sound basics ,their focus is to progress the students from their previous studies. University professors are not there to teach you the courses you should have already taken. Even at the lower classes in Biology and Zoology prior knowledge is mandatory, as well as knowledge of outdoor activities like hiking, map and compass orienting in the wild, remote camping, wilderness travel. Wildlife research does involve those necessary skills since the research is not carried out in a laboratory. Ask yourself if you really are prepared to make that change, speak with several admission counselors and do your own research about the actual activities that wildlife research entails. If you are not sure, please investigate the field before you make a decision.
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04/24/20
Dilpreet K.
I have never thought about that pursuing career in wildlife before, that’s why i was moving towards the field in which I had never interested in it . I was doing it because family told me so. There are different fields working with wildlife which haven’t researched about yet. So far i know i want to be a wildlife biologist work as researcher in the field. My biggest question am I eligible to get admission in BSc Biology or Zoology with my study background which i have mentioned above. With no Biology in my study background?04/10/20