Career Profiles: Zoology
Zoology is the study of animals, their origin, behavior and life processes. A zoologist studies all aspects of animal life from the functioning of a single organism through the functioning or behavior of a group of organisms. Many zoologists are interested in the biology of particular groups of animals (i.e. insects-entomologist, snakes- herpetologist, mammals-mammalogist). Zoologists must be able to conduct research, analyze data, have good written and oral communication skills and have a natural curiosity about living things. A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement for entry into the field of zoology. Relevant on-the-job training is extremely helpful for any career. With graduates facing stiff competition, it is becoming increasingly important to seek an advanced degree or specialized training. For a four-year college or university teaching position, a Ph.D. is almost always a necessity; a master¹s degree is usually required for community college-level teaching.
Career Possibilities:
Additional experience and/or education may be required
- Animal Breeder
- Animal Scientist
- Biological Illustrator
- Conservation Officer
- Curator
- Dairy Scientist
- Ecologist
- Environmental Specialist
- Fisheries Manager
- Games Keeper
- Park Naturalist
- Public Health Educator
- Quality Control Technician
- Research Scientist
- Scientific Aide
- Taxonomist
- Veterinary Lab Technician
- Wildlife Control Agent
- Zookeeper
- Zoologist
Where Employed:
- Aquariums
- Conservation agencies
- Construction industry
- Consulting firms
- Food/beverage producers
- Government agencies
- Hospitals and clinics
- Medical laboratories
- Museums
- National/state parks
- Petroleum industry
- Publishing companies
- Research institutes
- Zoological gardens
- Zoos
Career Research Resources:
- Career exploration, exclusive jobs & internships for CSULB students can be found on CareerLINK
- Guide to career information on Occupational Outlook Handbook
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CSULB College and Department Links:
- College website: College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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