Associate's with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree or bachelor's with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree; OR Active enrollment at an academic institution, having achieved 65% of the educational requirements outlined above AND at least 5 years of full time direct experience. Bachelor's in a science related field with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree.