Quick guide on how to become a Marine Biologist

Do you love spending time on the ocean? Are you passionate about sea animals? Being a marine biologist can be a very interesting and diverse career!

As a marine biologist, you will study life in the oceans and sometimes the oceans themselves. You will learn about intelligent and endearing creatures such as whales, dolphins and tiny plankton and you will gain the necessary knowledge to understand how these creatures are facing the challenges of coexisting with human beings and human activities.

As a matter of fact, as the global population keeps growing, the ability of our society to produce food and water will continue to rely on the oceans to help sustain our basic needs. But, at the same time, our society will keep producing plastics, chemicals and other issues, putting the oceans life in danger.

Marine biologists study how these human activities may impact on marine life, and suggest alternatives to prevent or minimise them.

How to become a Marine Biologist

First things first, you need to study hard! During your studies as a marine biologist, you will investigate the behaviour and physiological processes of marine species and the environmental conditions that affect them. It is important to study marine biology in order to learn and understand the importance of keeping the ocean clean from pollution and to figure out how it can affect our climate and air.

Here Emagister’s list of the top UK Universities to study Marine Biology:

1. Bangor University
2. Swansea University
3. University of Liverpool
4. University of Portsmouth
5. Anglia Ruskin University
6. Queen Mary University of London
7. University of Southampton
8. Newcastle University
9. Plymouth University
10. University of Exeter

Just keep in mind to look ahead at the university you would like to attend, and the entry requirements for that course. And whatever area of Marine Biology you want to enter after your time at university, a Science focused course is essential.

Explore your passion

Furthermore, during your studies, you may want to consider attending some Marine Biological conferences and volunteering. These provide great opportunities for networking, meeting current researchers and finding out what you like and which specialisation you should take. These opportunities will also make your CV stand out when you leave university!

Have fun!

• Get involved in local beach cleans and rockpool rambles along the coast can be fun and allow you to acquire useful skills and knowledge.
• Consider carrying out an internship in an institute that specialises in Marine Biology, such as laboratories, NGOs or associations.
• Explore your passion in Marine Biology by volunteering abroad! This is an extremely useful way to broadening your experience in this field.
• Learn boat-handling skills and learn to dive! These are very exciting experiences that will enhance your skills and techniques.

So, if you are interested in marine biology, Emagister has the ideal course to get students well on their way to a successful career.

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