All Ecology
Rather than focusing their efforts on studying individual organisms, ecologists try to sketch the complex relationships between them, their physical environment, and human activities. Ecology graduates may work in:Conservation and protecting sensitive habitatsUrban planningAgriculture and forestryFisheriesCommunity healthWaste managementRehabilitating damaged ecosystems, such as former minesA bachelor’s degree in ecology will give you a thorough grounding in organic and inorganic chemistry, biology, zoology, genetics, and other life sciences. This is a good option for a pre-med course. These are rounded out with subjects like geology, hydrology, and economics – ecologists are usually generalists capable of fulfilling multiple roles, from natural resource management to coordinating conservation efforts.A love of nature and the scientific method are requirements for this career. A student considering ecology should be prepared for a significant amount of fieldwork, sometimes under challenging conditions.