Ecologist
- 13 March 2013
Introduction
Ecologists study the complex and delicate relationships between animals, plants, people and their environment. They may manage a conservation area or give advice to organisations to help them reduce damage to the environment. Ecologists often do fieldwork to collect data, and produce reports on their findings.
Adult Opportunities
There is no formal upper age limit for entry to this career.
Entry to relevant training may be possible through universities or colleges that relax the normal academic entrance requirements for suitable mature applicants. Most academic institutions define people aged 23 years or over as mature candidates.
Further Information
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Information courtesy of SOLAS.