What high school/college courses do I need to take to be a marine biologist?

Question

I know I have to take chemistry, calculus, and physics... basically as many math and science classes as I can. That's what I read, anyway.

I live in California.

I think I can do volunteer work at the Cabrillo aquarium...

Answer 1

I think UCSB has a good program for marine biology, but then again I don't go to UCSB so I don't know...The best way to become a marine biologist is to major in a biology major and during your summers intern or get a job that deals with your future interest. And after graduation, you can go for your Masters/PhD in marine biology.

Answer 2

You are on the right track. Take AP Biology if you can as well in HS. As for college set your major to marine bio and you advisers should keep you on the right track. You're going to spend the first year taking mindless co-reqs anyway (like English and social science)

I have a science degree too so its a fair bit of science, and some math depending on what you do want to do. In college you will be taking loads of bio classes.

http://marinebio.org/MarineBio/Careers/USschools.asp

Answer 3

For most cases, it is a straight Biology degree. Then you get your Masters in Marine Bio.

Answer 4

I don't know where you are, but the Marine Biology Department at Texas A&M is one of the top schools in the U.S. If you contact them, I'm sure they will help you with your questions of prerequisite courses they require for entrance. Good luck.

Answer 5

Good choice you can feed dolphins at sea world when you get older or you can teach marine biology to other students.

Really look up how many jobs are in that field. You are going to be one of thousands fighting to get the sea world job.

Answer 6

marine biology