Become a herpetologist!
So you want to be a herpetologist? You should have a strong desire to study reptiles and amphibians for the road to a career in herpetology is not an easy one -- but it is an interesting one. In reality, herpetology is a sub-field of biology. Jobs in biology traditionally fall into four areas: college and university employment, government work, medical related work, and zoological park or museum staff. More recently, industrial and medical biotechnology has emerged as areas with new and exciting opportunities for biological research. What all of these jobs have in common is training in a biological field. Years ago it was possible for individuals to study amphibians and reptiles on their own, perhaps by maintaining large collections of animals or by studying them in the wild, and learn enough to get a position at a zoo or museum as a herpetologist. Today, however, techniques for conducting nearly any biological study have become so sophisticated, and competition for jobs has become so intense, that a college degree is a necessity in order to pursue a career in herpetology. Often an advanced degree (masters or doctorate) in biology, anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, or some related field is required for almost any specialized job. Many, if not most, herpetologists today are employed at colleges or universities and an advanced degree is usually a condition of employment at such institutions. The specific training required for a career in herpetology varies according to one\'s goals. In virtually all cases a bachelor of arts or a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology is required. Courses in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry, calculus, physics and/or earth science should be taken.
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