i would like to get into it when im older (at the mo im finishing of my first year of A-Levels) and i was wondering...how would i get into the reptile profession? do i have to have insane qualifications coz im not the best at college lol!

thanks!

you could do a degree in zoology and then a dissertation in herpetology

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thanks, im planning to do a degree in zoology, but without sounding dumb what is dissertation in herpetology?

basic herpetology courses run by proteus reptile trust or 10 module course in herpetology via compass eduction. you can check it out online and its distance learning!!

In a degree you choose from an option of modules in your're second and third years. A dissertation is a big piece of work on an area that you choose, normally done in the third year. When you are looking at unis, if herpetology is a high priority, try and find one that runs a few modules on it, or one that has a good reputation - modules are run on the basis of lecturers interesests, and vary from uni to uni

charlie

I would think to focus on herpetology zoology or animal science degree courses would be the way to go, years ago I wanted to do this but unfortunatley the uni's in UK that offer this course are far and few between theres only a handful of courses in UK that have these degrees. As it is not as popular as some courses some uni's dont bother which is a shame.

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hiya, thanks 4 all the help every1!

Hiya
if i remember rightly nottingham uni, do a herptology degree

what you want to do is go onto UCAS and search for the unis that do degrees like Zoology etc. Cornwall do a very good one in a tuny uni thats next to a zoo so its alot more hands on than other unis. My mste went there and says its wicked.

I study Marine Biology at the University of Southampton, and I love it. As well as the course title, you really have to look at the modules they do, cause as said befoe, it varies from uni to uni depending on whats being studied. You also need to look at the facilities available to u. Like me for example, southampton has the National Oceanograhy centre which is my campus, and so i have access to ISIS and TOBI the newly developed ROV (remotely operated vehicles) 2 boats including a scientific cataramaran, RIBs, we have our own aquarium where we can keep animals for our projects, Tide tanks and all sorts. Oh and the National Oceanographic Library, which comes in really handy for projects!

You need to choose a uni that you like the feel of as well as the quality of the teaching and facilities, and how much you like the modules

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hiya, ive just looked at that one in cornwall...i presume u mean the newquay one? if it is, it looks wicked! ive sent of for a prospetus and m gonna book a careers meeting 2moro n see what they say bout it!