[header] How to become an evolutionary biologist [title] Earn a high school diploma. [step] In order to become an evolutionary biologist, you will first need to graduate from high school. As a high school student, you should take as many math and science courses as possible to prepare you for coursework in these subject areas at a university or community college. 
[substeps] Try to take advanced placement courses in science and math, if possible. If you have the opportunity, try to take science or math courses for college credit as a high school student.