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Can I become a scientist?

Hi all. So, for better or for worse, here is my background. I am 25 years old and want to change up my whole career. 

Based off of my parents' choices, I went down their intended path of studying law for my Bachelor's. Unfortunately, the interest was not there. After I graduated in 2014, I wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a wildlife biologist and introduced this to my parents, whose house I stayed in. Indeed to say the least, things were thrown and words were shouted. They told me that I should go and do something with some relation to my degree, so I began a Masters in Management in Europe with a hope that I would find something I liked and could find a career in. 

At the tail end of my Masters here and after getting fired from a 9-5 corporate internship, I had an epiphany that I really do want to be a scientist and don't want to do anything else. But can I change? Is it too late? After threats of disownment from my parents I have decided to break away.

My plan is to begin a BSc in Biology in October via distance learning, which would, if plans are right to become a zoologist, take me to a Masters and Ph.D. But I realize that with the time I've spent already, my CV would look very strange, something like this: 


Bachelor of Laws, LL.B.

MSc in Management 

Bachelor of Science, Biology

MSc Zoology 

Ph.D. (Some area)


Does this look too weird to be hired? And should I leave out my previous study experience?
gpt
It's never too late.  It's not too weird.  You should *not* leave out your previous studies (if anything, it makes you a more interesting candidate and shows, presumably, some maturity on your part now).  Don't forget what you learned before; it can be surprisingly useful.

Likely the most difficult thing will be resolving the upcoming family drama.  Plan ahead for that and make sure you can devote sufficient time to your studies so you do well (which then may help convince your family you are viable in your chosen field).