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Biological scientists > Zoologist
Animal care | Environment and land | Science and research
Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.
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You could study for a degree in a subject like:
You'll need a relevant postgraduate qualification like a master's degree or PhD for some jobs, particularly in research. Some degree courses offer a placement year where you can gain relevant experience in areas like conservation.
Doing an internship during the summer of your second or last but one year at university can also help you gain useful knowledge and skills. Your university careers department may have links with wildlife or conservation organisations in the UK or overseas.
You'll usually need 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including biology for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
Volunteering
Volunteering in conservation work is a good way to strengthen your application for university courses. Many opportunities will go unadvertised, so you may need to contact organisations direct.
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You'll usually specialise in an area like ecology (animal environments), herpetology (reptiles), entomology (insects), ornithology (birds), parasitology (parasites) or paleozoology (fossil remains). You could work in sectors like agriculture, conservation, pharmaceuticals or for the Government.
Your day-to-day tasks will vary depending on your role, sector and specialism. You could:
With experience, you could move into other jobs like management, marketing, sales, scientific journalism or consultancy. You could also work and study overseas.
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