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How do I become a conservationist in India?
Despite not having a background in Biology or Zoology, you can have a career in wildlife conservation. The best way to start might be to join the Masters’s Degree in Wildlife and Conservation Biology offered by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore.
What is the scope of conservation biology?
The mission of conservation biology is to understand the causes and consequences of the modern crisis of extinction and degradation of Earth’s biodiversity, and then to apply scientific principles to preventing or repairing the damages. This is largely done by conserving populations and by protecting natural areas.
How do I start a career in conservation?
Students who want a career in conservation should first obtain a bachelor’s degree in a field related to natural resources such as biology, ecology natural resource management, forestry, agriculture, chemistry, or other related disciplines.
Can you be a conservationist without a degree?
It is possible to work in conservation without a university degree and various employers provide entry level jobs for non-graduates. The first course of action for a budding young conservationist not intending to go to university is to identify which employers provide non-graduate opportunities.
What jobs can you do with a conservation biology degree?
Wildlife Technician.
How do you become a conservation biologist?
Conservation biologists must have a bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management or agriculture. Those who plan on pursuing research or teaching positions should obtain a doctoral degree in ecology.