I don't think thats true. Nostrademons, for example, was just hired there, and he has a degree in physics. If you can somehow demonstrate competence, even if its just from self-study, you should be fine.

I shoulda said, if you have a B.A. and not a B.S.. (IE, a degree in some kind of science, rather than a humanity.

The OP was a history major if I recall correctly.

Do they offer courses in English? If so, can you please give me your email? Mine is rolf.oltmans@Google'smail