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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
If you want to be a Paleontologist, it is good to study BSc Geology course in Presidency or Jadavpur.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
To become a paleontologist in India, you need to successfully pass 10+2 in the Science stream (physics, chemistry, and biology) after that, you will have to complete a bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in biology/geology. If you wish, you can also complete a bachelor's degree followed by a master's degree and PhD in the same or related subject. In India, many entities in both the public and private sectors hire for the post of paleontologist, including universities, museums, government agencies, and even private research firms. Paleontologists basically are hired for the purpose of research activities, teaching, museum curation, and
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Archaeology and paleontology are inter-related fields. The professions of archaeologists and paleontologists are pursued by candidates who complete a degree in History or related fields.
Here are some of the differences between an archaeologist and paleontologist:
Archaeologist | Paleontologist |
|---|---|
Is concerned with the study of ancient humans and their ways of life | Is concerned with the study of all ancient animals excluding human beings |
Artefacts are the main source for studying | Fossils are the main source for studying |
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3 years agoBeginner-Level 5
A Science undergraduate degree is crucial, and preferably one of those. The vast majority of curators have a Ph.D. too. At a minimum they'll usually have an M.Sc. As well as their undergraduate degree. The M.Sc. Will be in either Museum Studies or a discipline
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