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What are the Requirements to Become a Scientist?

A scientist has extensive knowledge in one or more specialty areas. Scientists' responsibilities include performing research, developing solutions to problems, and running experiments. Many scientists apply for grants in order to support their research activities. Scientists generally work for government agencies, universities, and private laboratories. Some may work normal business hours, while others who are conducting research or have deadlines may work unusual hours. Requirements to become a scientist depend on the type of science you want to study.

What Type of Scientist Could I Become?

There are many types of scientists, some may choose to specialize in one field and others choose several. Some of the types of scientists that exist are:
  • Archaeologist, specializing in archeology
  • Agronomist, specializing in soil and crops
  • Astronomers, specializing in the study of galaxies, planet, and stars
  • Biologist, specializing in living organisms
  • Botanist, specializing in plants
  • Chemist, specializing in chemistry
  • Cytologist, specializing in the study of cells
  • Epidemiologist, specializing in the study of diseases
  • Ethologist, specializing in the study of animal behavior
  • Geneticist, specializing in the study of inherited traits
  • Geologist, specializing in the study of the earth's history
  • Marine biologists, specializing in the study of ocean plants and animals
  • Meteorologist, specializing in the study of the weather and climate
  • Microbiologist, specializing in microscopic plants and animals
  • Paleontologist, specializing in fossils
  • Physicists, specializing in the study of energy and matter
  • Seismologist, specializing in the study of earthquakes
What are the Education Requirements to Become a Scientist?

A four-year bachelor's degree may be sufficient for many scientist positions. However, if you want to work independently or perform industrial research a doctoral degree is often required. This is the highest degree a student can earn and usually consists of an additional four to eight years of college study after your bachelor's degree.

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