Therefore, gaining a bachelor's degree in your chosen area of science is a bare minimum. Pursuing an advanced degree after that will only help you position yourself for a more prestigious career. You may choose between a master's or a Ph.D. in most fields.

While in school, take as many labs as possible to gain the most hands on experience. Become a student-teacher if you have the opportunity and join a research project. It is possible for a student to co-author a quality research paper while working on a bachelor's degree.

If you are interested in gaining an advanced degree (i.e. a Master's or Ph.D) in Science, you will need to take the GRE Test. The GRE is the admissions exam required by most graduate schools.