How To Become An Ecologist - A Comprehensive Guide

So you're thinking of becoming an ecologist? I cover the crucial points on a journey to becoming on in this video!
If there's anything I did not cover or you'd like clarification on, please comment down below. Please like and subscribe to the channel.
Thank you for watching, have a nice day!

[@namannahar02]

I'm doing a undergrad in agriculture. Will I be able to do MS in ecology? I'm still researching about different fields if you can help me with that will I be able to do MS in wildlife biology? Thanks for this informative video

[@danielstevens6351]

Thanks for the video! Interesting stuff, I'm 26 and just about to start my ecology and Wildlife conservation degree in the UK! Got me excited about all the opportunities and options. Hoping for more subs for you in the future!

[@theecologist.]

Thank you! Best of luck!

[@abbster5154]

Is there a specific branch of ecology that studies freshwater animals?

[@theecologist.]

Probably looking at freshwater biology degree for that. But it's not hard to specialise in it with a basic ecology degree. Have a look around at different universities and colleges to see what they specialise in. Good luck!

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

This is a great video, thanks. I'm currently studying Environmental Science at the Open University with ecologist being the end goal. In your opinion, would you say it's possible to get work as a field ecologist with en Environmental Science degree if I can get a lot of work experience before I graduate or would an MSc in Ecology be required?

[@theecologist.]

I would say it's definitely possible to get work as a field ecologist with a BSc in Environmental Science for sure! Plenty of companies will be looking to hire seasonal graduates for fieldwork during the busy months in particular (March-Sept). The main thing is having the knowledge, passion and in most cases some work experience although not entirely needed! Best of luck going forward, hoping for the best for you!

[@elliehennessy8266]

This video is great and so informative! I wanted to ask.. I want to become an ecologist / specifically a field ecologist and also occasionally writing reports.. however my degree is in animal health and welfare and I’m doing my masters next month in wildlife and conservation management, would I still be able to get a job as an ecologist? Also do you need to be super intelligent as I worry I’m not clever enough. Thank you!!

[@theecologist.]

It all really comes down to what role and company you're apply to after your masters. Of course if you had a bsc or ms in ecology then it's easier but my first job a lot of my fellow "ecologists" had marine biology degrees! So you should be okay! Leading into being intelligent I wouldn't say so, just while during your masters or in your free time focus on the botany side of things if you can. A lot of ecology field work is being able to do habitat and vegetation surveys so if you don't know your plants then you'll be really up against it! Best of luck!!

[@nio7008]

If I may know what degrees and major could I take to become a field ecologist? (I haven't started college but I'm already interestes to become one)

[@theecologist.]

I guess it depends on where you live. Pretty much any ecology/zoology bachelors degree should enable you to. Although additional training may be required during/after depending on exactly what you want to do :)

[@iaskyou6220]

Can I go for a career in ecology after having my master's in Botany?

[@theecologist.]

Definitely yeah! Depends what you want to do in ecology but lots of vegetation surveys need doing which you’d have a big advantage in