Paleontologists

(NOC 2113)
+21.94%
 

Requirement

Most of these professionals require a bachelor's degree in their science or a related discipline. To be a physical science professional, you need a bachelor's degree in your science or a related field. To conduct research or teach in a post-secondary establishment, you usually need a master's or doctoral degree.

To be a geologist or geophysicist, you may need to become registered by a provincial or territorial association.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 2 in 5 have a graduate degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Useful Experience/Skills

Project management
Team project work
Proposal writing
Making presentations
Financial management
Committee work on environmental ethics

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Chemistry
Physics
English
Math

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan
Kelowna, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Earth and Environmental Sciences Bachelor; Honours
Earth and Environmental Sciences Bachelor
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University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, US

Related Program(s):
Geology (BS) Bachelor; Co-op
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Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Exploration and Resource Geology with Professional Placement (BSc) Bachelor
Exploration and Resource Geology (BSc) Bachelor
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA

Related Program(s):
Geology Bachelor; Honours
Palaeobiology Bachelor; Honours
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Lakehead University - Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Geology Bachelor; Honours
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Geology and Biology Bachelor; Honours
Geology - For Professional Registration Bachelor; Honours
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Modified on January 26, 2022