Biologists

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What do Biologists do?

Biologists conduct studies of the structure/characteristics of humans, plants, and animals; conduct environmental assessment studies; classify plant/animal specimens; and carry out basic/applied research.

How to become: Biologists

In general, you need a university degree in biology or a related field.

To be a research scientist in biology or a related field, you need a master's or doctoral degree to work in government/business. You must also have post-doctoral research experience for employment in academic or research institutions.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 3 in 10 have a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Biologists

St. Petersburg College
St Petersburg, Florida, US

Related Program(s):
Biology (BSc) Bachelor
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Biology (BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Biology (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA

Related Program(s):
Biology Bachelor; Honours
Toxicology Bachelor; Honours
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University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii, US

Related Program(s):
Biology: Cell, Molecular & Biomedical Sciences (BSc) Bachelor
Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (BSc) Bachelor
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Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg, SE

Related Program(s):
Industrial Ecology (MSc) Master
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University of the Highlands and Islands
Multi-campus, Scotland, GB

Related Program(s):
Applied Marine Science MSci Bachelor
Marine Science BSc (Hons) Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Biologists make?

Low:
$48,880
Average:
$77,168
High:
$119,995

Job openings for Biologists

Job Seekers:
7,800
Job Openings:
8,100