How Many Years of School Do You Need to Become a Wildlife Biologist?

4 years? 6 years? Do you really need 10 years of school? In this video, I go over how much school is required to get a job as a wildlife biologist. I’ve been in the field of wildlife biology for 17 years and as a Ph.D., I’ve been through all of the degree levels. I’ll let you know what degrees are needed for the jobs today.

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