What is a biologist?
Biology is the #1 path to working with plants, animals and people. Biologists are scientists who study living things, from the very tiny (cells under a microscope) to the very large (blue whales). It’s their job to understand anatomy, life functions and how living things behave with each other and the environment. They may be doctors, professors, veterinarians, oceanographers and so much more!

How much education do you need?
Most biologist careers require a master’s degree or Ph.D., M.D. or J.D. (law degree).

Does this career fit your personality type?
This career is great for investigative and realistic types.

SKILLS YOU NEED

Brain Power Biologists do lots of research, question ideas, and find ways to solve problems. That takes a lot of brains! Leadership Biologists often have to explain their discoveries and research to peers so they can get support for their work. Science Observing, investigating and understanding living things leads biologists to new achievements in their field. Time Mastery Time is ticking! In this career it’s important to stay on task and get the job done so you don’t slow down projects or important tasks. Writing Good writing skills are essential to documenting scientific research in the form of articles, papers or even books! Math Biologists have to know all sorts of math for drawing graphs, taking measurements, and understanding our planet and the life on it. Teamwork Teamwork is important to a biologist, who often relies on other people’s research and advice to find solutions and test new ideas.

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