Mad as a Marine Biologist

Hey, I'm curious if you could help me out about which uni course would be better to do. I'm very passionate about either doing Zoology or Marine Biology but I haven't decided which one I prefer more yet. I can either do a BSc majoring in zoology or marine biology in third year, or a bachelor of wildlife and conservation biology but only major in zoology (but I think has a better chance of employment). Will not studying Marine Biology hinder my ability to find work as a Marine Biologist. Thanks

Asked by inter-stellar-over-drive

All these courses teach similar skills - zoology and marine biology cover similar topics but use different examples from the terrestrial and marine environment respectively. There are transferable skills that can be applied to either. 

Wildlife and conservation biology would probably give you a more specific skill set related to conservation work. 

My advice would be to look closer into the module content of these courses, see what topics are covered and whether they fit into the plan you have for yourself.

Email the school contacts with specific questions (they are busy and probably won’t reply to general questions like “what should I do with my life arrrgghh”.

Many ‘marine biologists’ come from differing background, it all really depends on what career you are aiming for in the field. Figure out what interests you, and try and match the modules that fit.

Good luck!  

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