Biology Jobs

The study of biology can lead to a rich and rewarding career for someone with an interest in how living things work. Biology jobs can be found wherever there is life, from hospitals to the deepest oceans. Some biologists work in zoos, aquariums and nature centres, some specialise in environmental management and conservation, whilst others concentrate on medical research.

If you have a leaning towards science and are attracted by the idea of a biology job, you should take maths and science courses in High School to prepare you for a college degree. A two-year degree is enough for some biology jobs, whilst others require at least a bachelor’s degree and sometimes a master’s degree.

Once trained, your career path will depend on your field of special interest and your personal qualities. Many biologists choose the health care field, concentrating on research to prevent the spread of disease. These biology jobs are often laboratory-based and call for people with an ability to concentrate on detail and analyse data and statistics.

If you enjoy working with people you might opt for a job in education, in a school or a museum. If you’re concerned about the environment you might prefer a biology job in conservation, where you would be working to preserve the natural world for the future. Biology jobs can be found in other industries, too – biologists are in demand to work for drug companies, testing new products. In the field of economics, there are openings to study the economic impact of threats such as environmental pollution.

Biology jobs are well paid, particularly in the private sector, where the average salary is around $80,000 a year.