What should I pursue in my undergraduate programme to become a paleontologist? I need some other programmes other than earth science.
I just passed out my PUC (10+2).
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Sutapa Moitra Working for 28 yrs in garment fashion industy | Guide-Level 14
7 years agoA paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils. If your basement is filled with fossils found while out on hikes, then you're an amateur paleontologist.
A Ph.D. is usually necessary for paleontological careers. Aspiring paleontologists should have extensive knowledge of biology and geology. A double-major with full training in both is the best educational option. Chemistry, physics, calculus, statistics, and computer Science are also very important. Undergraduate geology classes typically include mineralogy, stratigraphy, sedimentary petrology, vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and genetics.
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