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          Helping you find a career in the zoologist industry

          The job of a zoologist is to study animals and how they behave in their natural habitats. This knowledge can help to create medicine, control diseases, support animal rights and protect wild animals.

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          • FAQs
          FAQs
          What does a Zoologist do?

          A zoologist will:

          • Study animals either in the wild or in captivity
          • Collect data
          • Study data for patterns
          • Examine cells, eggs and other animal matter
          • Produce technical reports
          • Give presentations to other professionals or the public
          • Contribute to journals and books
          What skills and interests should an Zoologist have?
          • Verbal and written communication
          • Working interdependently
          • Attention to detail
          • Problem solving
          • IT and mathematical skills
          • Logical thinking
          • Research
          • Conducting experiments
          What hours does a Zoologist typically do?

          You hours will depend on the type of research you undertake. Those working in industry research can expect to work typical office hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, whilst those working as field researchers need to work flexible hours, including nights if animals are nocturnal. Those working in higher education will work 9am - 6pm, Monday to Friday, although will be expected to work overtime.

          What environment is a Zoologist based in?

          An office, a lab or outdoors, depending on your role.

          How much does a Zoologist travel?

          Some roles may involve traveling around the country or even living overseas for extended periods, whilst others will be in a dedicated work space and involve little travel.

          How much does a Zoologist get paid?

          The salary you can expect as a zoologist vary greatly depending on the role and the company employing you, but in general starting salaries are between £18,000 and £25,000 a year.

          After you gain some experience this can increase to between £25,000 and £30,000 a year, with the most senior zoologists earning in excess of £45,000 a year.

          What qualifications does a Zoologist need?

          The basic educational requirement to become a zoologist is an undergraduate degree in a related subject. However, the majority of applicants also have a postgraduate degree in a related subject.

          Useful subjects to study at school & university
          • Zoology
          • Animal ecology
          • Animal behaviour
          • Conservation