<p>I have completed my B.A. in Journalism and am considering returning to school to study Conservation Biology, Wildlife Biology or something of the sort. I have almost no science coursework under my belt, so I will be making up for that for a while to earn my B.S. before even thinking about a master's degree. Currently, I'm working in communications for a well-known wetlands conservation organization in Michigan.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any suggestions of schools that are known for their biology programs (both undergrad and graduate)? I'm very hesitant about starting on a path with which I am so unfamiliar, so if I could find the right school, in the right location, I'm sure that would help ease the transition. Also, is it realistic to think I could spend a year or two making up the science deficiency and then proceed to my master's without completing a B.S. first?</p>
<p>hey,
I was actually looking into the same thing. I am majoring in anthro but taking a lot of ecology courses, and trying to figure out if this will still get me into a M.S in conservation bio. there are some schools like UGA or University fo Hawaii with M.S in Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development, and the same M.S as a masters certificate. I'm pretty sure that if you make up some classes and show an interest through work experience, theres a high chance of getting in</p>
<p>same situation here. I just finished my first year planning to major in English. Just this summer I've been entertaining the idea of getting a B.S. in biology or environmental studies but am seriously intimidated by the prerequisites which add up to 30+ hours. While the more advanced courses sound really interesting, the basic calculus, physics, and chemistry courses you have to go through first are, for me, uncharted territory and sound like a pain in the ass. I'd have to devote almost all of the remaining 3 years of college to the degree without much room for additional electives that interest me. I'm pretty sure I want to make a good living when I get out of college (which with the increasing public interest in sustainability, a biology degree would provide) but I also don't want the next 3 years of college to be a chore and less fulfilling than they might be with more educational diversity. Arg</p>