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Lara
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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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I'm considering studying zoology and want more information about what my options will be if I focus on animal studies
#career-paths animal science zoology
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Juan Carrero
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Hi Lara, as well as working as a zoologist, your in-depth knowledge of animal sciences and lab and field work equips you for a career in the environmental, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries.
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
• Academic researcher
• Animal nutritionist
• Ecologist
• Environmental consultant
• Field trials officer
• Marine scientist
• Nature conservation officer
• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Science writer
• Zookeeper
• Zoologist
Jobs where your degree would be useful:
• Animal physiotherapist
• Biomedical scientist
• Environmental education officer
• Environmental manager
• Higher education lecturer
• Marine biologist
• Toxicologist
• Veterinary nurse
• Veterinary surgeon
Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.
Work experience
Some university courses include work placements locally or abroad as part of a four-year degree. However, zoology graduates may also acquire experience, skills and contacts through carrying out voluntary work. Opportunities can often be found with animal welfare groups, zoos and conservation projects. The skills gained from work experience and extra-curricular activities can greatly enhance your chances of finding a job on graduation.
It's important to get experience in any area you're seeking a career in, and the more relevant the better. You can do this through involvement with university societies and other university groups and opportunities, paid opportunities or volunteer work.
Typical employers
Jobs are available with a wide range of organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Typical employers include:
• zoos or wildlife parks and environmental protection agencies
• government agencies and research institutions
• medical research establishments and the National Health Service (NHS)
• environmental and animal charities
• schools, colleges, science centers, libraries and museums
• universities and research institutes
• environmental consultancies
• chemical, pharmaceutical and petroleum companies
• aquaculture and animal nutrition companies.
• Find information on employers in environment and agriculture, science and pharmaceuticals and other job sectors.
Studying zoology provides you with specialist knowledge in areas like ethology (the science of animal behavior), animal biology, conservation and ecology. You develop practical experience of modern laboratory and field research techniques, giving you a range of technical skills. You also gain a strong set of transferable skills, including:
- Analytical skills - to understand, interpret and manipulate complex scientific data and statistics data
- Handling skills - to record, collate and analyze data using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Written communication skills - to produce reports and write up research projects presentation
- Oral communication skills - to present research findings and make presentations in a clear, succinct way
- Project management skills - organizing and undertaking research projects and experiments (including budgeting, contingency planning and time management) a good understanding of information technology the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
• Academic researcher
• Animal nutritionist
• Ecologist
• Environmental consultant
• Field trials officer
• Marine scientist
• Nature conservation officer
• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Science writer
• Zookeeper
• Zoologist
Jobs where your degree would be useful:
• Animal physiotherapist
• Biomedical scientist
• Environmental education officer
• Environmental manager
• Higher education lecturer
• Marine biologist
• Toxicologist
• Veterinary nurse
• Veterinary surgeon
Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.
Work experience
Some university courses include work placements locally or abroad as part of a four-year degree. However, zoology graduates may also acquire experience, skills and contacts through carrying out voluntary work. Opportunities can often be found with animal welfare groups, zoos and conservation projects. The skills gained from work experience and extra-curricular activities can greatly enhance your chances of finding a job on graduation.
It's important to get experience in any area you're seeking a career in, and the more relevant the better. You can do this through involvement with university societies and other university groups and opportunities, paid opportunities or volunteer work.
Typical employers
Jobs are available with a wide range of organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Typical employers include:
• zoos or wildlife parks and environmental protection agencies
• government agencies and research institutions
• medical research establishments and the National Health Service (NHS)
• environmental and animal charities
• schools, colleges, science centers, libraries and museums
• universities and research institutes
• environmental consultancies
• chemical, pharmaceutical and petroleum companies
• aquaculture and animal nutrition companies.
• Find information on employers in environment and agriculture, science and pharmaceuticals and other job sectors.
Studying zoology provides you with specialist knowledge in areas like ethology (the science of animal behavior), animal biology, conservation and ecology. You develop practical experience of modern laboratory and field research techniques, giving you a range of technical skills. You also gain a strong set of transferable skills, including:
- Analytical skills - to understand, interpret and manipulate complex scientific data and statistics data
- Handling skills - to record, collate and analyze data using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Written communication skills - to produce reports and write up research projects presentation
- Oral communication skills - to present research findings and make presentations in a clear, succinct way
- Project management skills - organizing and undertaking research projects and experiments (including budgeting, contingency planning and time management) a good understanding of information technology the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.