Annual Salary
£18,000 to £48,000
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; attending events or appointments
There will be
2.4% more Zoologist jobs in 2027.
You could work in sectors like agriculture, conservation, pharmaceuticals or for the Government and you'll usually specialise in an area like:
Your day-to-day tasks will vary depending on your role, sector and specialism. You could:
You could work in a laboratory or at a research facility.
Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and you'll travel often.
You can get into this job by doing:
You could study for a degree in a subject like:
You'll need a relevant postgraduate qualification like a master's degree or PhD for some jobs, particularly in research.
Some degree courses offer a placement year where you can gain relevant experience in areas like conservation.
Doing an internship during the summer of your second or last but one year at university can also help you gain useful knowledge and skills. Your university careers department may have links with wildlife or conservation organisations in the UK or overseas.
You can also look for opportunities on websites like:Conservation Jobs
You'll usually need:
Volunteering in conservation work is a good way to strengthen your application for university courses.
Many opportunities will go unadvertised, so you may need to contact organisations direct.
You can also use sites like:
You can find more details about careers and training in zoology from the Institute of Zoology or from other specialist organisations, depending on your interest:
With experience, you could move into other jobs like management, marketing, sales, scientific journalism or consultancy.
You could also work and study overseas.
You can find more details about careers and training in zoology from the Institute of Zoology.
You'll need: