Im about to leave high school and start A-levels at college but i dont know what courses best 2 choice 2 be able to become an animal consivationist. Does anyone work with animals that could tell me what they took at college and university?
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2006-11-03 08:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by xxxDeexxx 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Take basic bio courses followed by zoology courses.
2006-11-03 09:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends a little bit on what sort of conservation work you want to be doing.
If you want to be involved in hands-on work with animals then definitely take Biology and it wouldn't hurt to take Chemistry either.
If you're more interested in the human aspects of conservation (education, community conservation, politics, etc.) then I'd suggest focusing on humanities subjects, Geography, Economics, even more applied stuff like Psychology/Sociology or Politics if your college offers them.
In fact it's a very good idea to do a little of each, but you might want to focus more on one side than the other.
I'm pretty far off getting into conservation myself at the moment, but that's my long term goal and I've wanted to work with primates since I was in school. I took Biology, French and History at A level (I'm a pre AS/A2 dinosaur, so only three for me!)
then went on to do Anthropology and Psychology at university, with a strong focus on African Studies and Biology as well (I studied in the US so I got to do lots of different subjects), and I'll be going for a Masters in Primate Conservation/Research once I can afford it.
The other really important thing to do is to start trying to build up your experience NOW - experience counts for everything as this is a super competitive field. Volunteer at your local zoo, park, nature centre/reserve if you have one, also look at volunteering opportunities with people like the RSPB, and if you have any specific organisations/animals/regions you're interested in working with, get in touch and see if they have any opportunities available.
Good luck!
2006-11-03 19:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by lauriekins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I took vetrenary assistance for 3 years and then I started working at zoos and vet offices and on my last year of university I had made a Masters degree in wildlife care.
2006-11-03 16:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kira Hikage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your qualifications count for nothing when you leave school. Your job is about being in the right place at the right time and knowing someone who knows someone.
Just do something to do with animals, plus Maths or English and you'll be fine.
2006-11-03 16:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Research which unis do the degree course you're interested in, then find out what the entry requirements are
2006-11-08 07:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by toscamo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋