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What type of classes do I need to take in high school to become a marine biologist
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Kathleen Donnellan
Kathleen’s Answer
Its okay if your high school doesn't offer a lot of specialized courses for something as specific as Marine Science, but you do want to try and take as many science courses as you can! It also helps to take a statistics course and physics course, as usually you will have to take the college version of these to obtain a marine bio degree! In my experience when I was applying to colleges, they liked to see that I took AP level science courses AND math courses, but what mattered most towards getting accepted to a school for marine bio was my internships! Experience is really the biggest factor. Try to see if there is an aquarium or animal rescue near you that could use volunteers! Or if you're not super close to the sea, try working with river clean ups or water quality organizations. Anything you can do to show that you are passionate in the field will help you achieve your goal.
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David Elliott
David’s Answer
There are some specialized schools (Governor's Schools, etc.) that specialize enough to give you some Marine Biology specific offerings. But in my opinion, you wouldn't emerge from these any more prepared for a career in Marine Biology...honestly, same goes for undergraduate degree in my opinion.
Anna Cecilia Buono
Anna Cecilia’s Answer
Hello, I recommend a school with of science courses, for example natural sciences, biology, zoology too.