A Ph. D. is needed for research, university teaching, and most extension wildlife specialist positions. Undergraduate courses should include a variety of biology courses, chemistry, geology, statistics, calculus, economics, communications, speech, technical writing, environmental ethics, law, and land use planning. You should look for internships or summer jobs that are offered at state and federal natural resource agencies. The experience is valuable when you are seeking work after graduation. Qualifications and Skills A wildlife biologist needs to have physical strength and be in excellent health.
Problem solving skills and the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data are assets.
Persuasive skills are important when proposing restrictions on land use. Wildlife biologists need to be able to teach and explain wildlife management to others through presentations and reports. Salary Earnings vary widely from state to state and with education and years of experience. Salaries for positions in government are generally higher than those paid to educators or those employed in private agencies, but wildlife biologists in administrative positions in the private sector may earn more than government agencies. For more information there are great groups and web sites out there.