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How do most people become a Zoologist?
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Caitlin Margaret’s Answer
There isn't one particular way to become a zoologist, but here are some guidelines and advice:
Zoology is founded in biology as an animal science. If you are in high school, do your best in your science classes, with an emphasis on biology. Learning biology involves understanding the basic concepts of math, physics, and chemistry, so don't neglect those.
In college, think about what you like about zoology and what sort of topics or careers interest you. Zoology is a broad field, but topics that you will likely want to learn about are animal behavior and development, vertebrate vs invertebrate biology, physiology, etc.
If a particular dream of yours is to work at a zoo, there are lots of careers that allow you to do that. Working directly with animals as a zookeeper, veterinarian, or technician will almost always require a college degree in biology, and may require post-graduate degrees in a related field of study. There are also careers in animal nutrition, zoo planning, conservation, and zoological research that may interest you.
One of the best things you can do when looking at zoo careers is to volunteer at your local zoo. It will give you experience into zoo routine, as well as way to contact current zoo professionals and ask questions.
Zoology is founded in biology as an animal science. If you are in high school, do your best in your science classes, with an emphasis on biology. Learning biology involves understanding the basic concepts of math, physics, and chemistry, so don't neglect those.
In college, think about what you like about zoology and what sort of topics or careers interest you. Zoology is a broad field, but topics that you will likely want to learn about are animal behavior and development, vertebrate vs invertebrate biology, physiology, etc.
If a particular dream of yours is to work at a zoo, there are lots of careers that allow you to do that. Working directly with animals as a zookeeper, veterinarian, or technician will almost always require a college degree in biology, and may require post-graduate degrees in a related field of study. There are also careers in animal nutrition, zoo planning, conservation, and zoological research that may interest you.
One of the best things you can do when looking at zoo careers is to volunteer at your local zoo. It will give you experience into zoo routine, as well as way to contact current zoo professionals and ask questions.
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Adrianna’s Answer
To become a Zoologist, or any form of biological or wildlife scientist, you generally need a degree in a similar form of science. Getting a bachelor of science in Zoology, Biology, Wildlife Biology, or anything similar field. The hire degree you get their will become more job options avalible.
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Sheila’s Answer
Hi Emily:
Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems. They study the physical characteristics of animals, animal behaviors, and the impacts humans have on wildlife and natural habitats.
■ EDUCATION
Zoologists and wildlife biologists typically need at least a bachelor’s degree. Many schools offer bachelor’s degree programs in zoology and wildlife biology or in a closely related field, such as ecology. An undergraduate degree in biology with coursework in zoology and wildlife biology also is good preparation for a career as a zoologist or wildlife biologist.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists typically need at least a master’s degree for higher level investigative or scientific work. A Ph.D. is necessary for the majority of independent research positions and for university research positions. Most Ph.D.-level researchers need to be familiar with computer programming and statistical software.
■ PAY
The median annual wage for zoologists and wildlife biologists was $66,350 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,720, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $106,320.
I hope this was helpful. Best of luck to you!
How to Become a Zoologist • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/zoologists-and-wildlife-biologists.htm#tab-4
Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems. They study the physical characteristics of animals, animal behaviors, and the impacts humans have on wildlife and natural habitats.
■ EDUCATION
Zoologists and wildlife biologists typically need at least a bachelor’s degree. Many schools offer bachelor’s degree programs in zoology and wildlife biology or in a closely related field, such as ecology. An undergraduate degree in biology with coursework in zoology and wildlife biology also is good preparation for a career as a zoologist or wildlife biologist.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists typically need at least a master’s degree for higher level investigative or scientific work. A Ph.D. is necessary for the majority of independent research positions and for university research positions. Most Ph.D.-level researchers need to be familiar with computer programming and statistical software.
■ PAY
The median annual wage for zoologists and wildlife biologists was $66,350 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,720, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $106,320.
I hope this was helpful. Best of luck to you!
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Shruti’s Answer
Dear Emily,
Zoology is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems.
First thing you have to focus on, during schooling (or afterward too) is your grip on the science subjects, that is, biology, chemistry, and physics; emphasizing more on biology and chemistry. Other subjects like mathematics, literature, arts etc. also have there own significant importance, lately.
Here, in India, for becoming a zoologist one should opt for biology in his/her +2 or senior secondary. After that there are numerous entrance examinations one can apply for, for eg.,
1. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) for fellowship and admission to IISc Banglore in 4 year BS Degree. (Eligibility- Class 11, 12, UG, PG)
2. Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research for admissions to 5 year BS-MS Degree Programme (Eligibility- Class 12)
3. National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) for admission in 5 year integrated M.Scprogramme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences in NISER or UM-DAE CBS. (Eligibility-Class 12 (PCMB))
These are the top institutes in India offering Bachelors and Masters degree in pure sciences/ life sciences. Apart from all these, one can also apply for different universities separately offering degree of Bachelors of Science "honours" (B.Sc. Hons.) in Zoology , like, for Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Milia Islamia, Punjab University, Aligargh University, Burdwan University, etc.
During college, one should look for different internships in different branches of zoology (like, taxanomy, embryology, cancer, or simply anatomy or physiology etc.) offered by your or different universities; INSA, TIFR, IISER, to name a few.
Afetr graduation, one should go for masters, ( entrance occurring in the similar aforementioned fashion), followed by Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil) or directly research by qualifying examinations like UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, RET-BHU etc., in the area of your interest.
Internships and volunteering services gives you advantage in discovering your area of interest, because zoology is a vast field with n number of sub-sub-subjects and scopes. Oceonology, environmental science, molecular biology, ethology, anthropology, clinical psychology, systematics, parasitology, virology, microbiology, to name a few.
Advice : Whatever you read either it be your course or anything else like music or literature, enjoy it or read thoroughly. Try gaining as much knowledge as you can especially related to your subject. The higher education you'll go for the better jobs offers and opportunities you'll get.
Best Regards!
Zoology is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems.
First thing you have to focus on, during schooling (or afterward too) is your grip on the science subjects, that is, biology, chemistry, and physics; emphasizing more on biology and chemistry. Other subjects like mathematics, literature, arts etc. also have there own significant importance, lately.
Here, in India, for becoming a zoologist one should opt for biology in his/her +2 or senior secondary. After that there are numerous entrance examinations one can apply for, for eg.,
1. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) for fellowship and admission to IISc Banglore in 4 year BS Degree. (Eligibility- Class 11, 12, UG, PG)
2. Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research for admissions to 5 year BS-MS Degree Programme (Eligibility- Class 12)
3. National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) for admission in 5 year integrated M.Scprogramme in Biological, Chemical, Mathematical and Physical sciences in NISER or UM-DAE CBS. (Eligibility-Class 12 (PCMB))
These are the top institutes in India offering Bachelors and Masters degree in pure sciences/ life sciences. Apart from all these, one can also apply for different universities separately offering degree of Bachelors of Science "honours" (B.Sc. Hons.) in Zoology , like, for Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Milia Islamia, Punjab University, Aligargh University, Burdwan University, etc.
During college, one should look for different internships in different branches of zoology (like, taxanomy, embryology, cancer, or simply anatomy or physiology etc.) offered by your or different universities; INSA, TIFR, IISER, to name a few.
Afetr graduation, one should go for masters, ( entrance occurring in the similar aforementioned fashion), followed by Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil) or directly research by qualifying examinations like UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, RET-BHU etc., in the area of your interest.
Internships and volunteering services gives you advantage in discovering your area of interest, because zoology is a vast field with n number of sub-sub-subjects and scopes. Oceonology, environmental science, molecular biology, ethology, anthropology, clinical psychology, systematics, parasitology, virology, microbiology, to name a few.
Advice : Whatever you read either it be your course or anything else like music or literature, enjoy it or read thoroughly. Try gaining as much knowledge as you can especially related to your subject. The higher education you'll go for the better jobs offers and opportunities you'll get.
Best Regards!