By: Abel Abegaz

Overview
The field I would like to go into is biology because to me it is very
interesting.
In this field, you could become a marine biologist, micro biologist,
biochemist, biophysicist, zoologist, etc.

Job Description
I would like to be a biologist. I think I will like this job because to me
life is very fascinating and interesting.
Biologists study all living thingshumans, animals, plantsand the
environments in which they live. They gather data and conduct
tests on everything from the tiniest microscopic cells to entire
ecosystems.

Training and Educational

Requirements
The minimum requirement to become a biologist is a bachelors
degree in biology or one of its subfields, such as biochemistry or
zoology. However, most research positions require at least a
masters degree. Biologists in these positions direct research and
do out-of-lab tasks like site sampling at rivers. Masters degrees are
also generally required for management, inspection, applied
research, and product development jobs. Those who want a more
influential research or academic role, such as a professorship, must
get a PhD.
It takes approximately 4 years to attain a Bachelor of Science
degree. A masters degree takes 1 or 2 more years of study. If they
decide to pursue further studies and get a PhD, students usually
continue in whichever subject area they chose for their masters
degree. It generally takes at least another 4 to 5 years to complete
a PhD.

Job Market

The employment in this job and jobs related to it in Georgia in 2010

was 60 and is expected to hopefully be 80 in 2020.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: Working with cool things, working outside, sometimes
traveling, the hours can be short.
Disadvantages: Sometimes the hours can be really long.

Salary Opportunities
Biologists in general can earn anywhere from around $35,000 to
more than $100,000 a year.
The level of education achieved also affects biologists income.
Those with a masters degree or PhD tend to earn more than
biologists with a bachelors degree. Other factors affecting salary
include experience, employer, and geographic location. For
instance, positions in private industry generally pay more than
those in colleges.

Advancement Opportunities
With this job you could do a lot of things. You could become a
marine biologist, a zoologist, a biochemist, a biophysicist, etc.
To advance in this job and do better you have to do more years in
college. This will help you earn your masters, PhD, etc., which will
help you do better in this job.

Conclusion
I would still like to have this job when I grow up. Although now I
know more about what I would have to do to attain this job.
*The truth is that my dream is to really become a professional
soccer player.