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Biology is one of the four main disciplines of Science.
- Biology - the study of living things.
This is a generic page leading to a range of specific studies for a Biologist.
Biologists research or study basic principles of
plant and animal life, to increase our knowledge and
understanding of
areas such as the environment, genetics, and animal or plant biology.
Biologists usually specialise in one or more fields of biology,
including microbiology, physiology, genetics, zoology, marine biology,
ecology or biotechnology. Biologists involved in applied research
attempt to develop or improve medical, industrial agricultural or
environmental processes and issues.
Biologists often work in a team with other scientists and technicians,
and when based
at a university or teaching hospital, might also teach
and mentor students.
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Specialisations:
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Biology
can be broken down into many areas with each area
specialising in their area of research. "On the Job" has many of these areas covered. Go to each linked page on this website [below] to see what specialists in these areas do. We will add more jobs as we research them - additional branches are listed below in the next table. - studies agricultural issues  (Source: Career Discovery)
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Knowledge, skills and attributes
To become a Biologist, you would need:
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practical science skills
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an enquiring mind
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good problem-solving skills
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a methodical and logical approach to work
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accuracy and attention to detail
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good IT skills.
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Arizona State University)
Duties and Tasks
To work as a Biologist you would:
- design and carry out experiments in laboratories
- spend time outdoors observing subjects and collecting data and information in the environment
- analyse and interpret data using statistical and other IT software
- write reports and publish scientific papers based on your research
- write proposals and communicate results effectively in order to receive continued funding for research projects.
Working conditions
You will usually work standard hours, Monday to Friday. If you are
working in a teaching environment, you may be required to hold classes
in the evenings.
Depending on your specialist area of work, you could be based in a
laboratory, a classroom, in industrial premises. Fieldwork can sometimes
take place in challenging outdoor conditions, including at sea.
Education and training/entrance
requirements
To become a biologist you usually have to complete a degree in a biology
with a specialisation; for example, marine or environmental. To get into
these courses you usually need to gain your senior secondary school
certificate or equivalent.
English, mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics would be
appropriate subjects to study prior to university.
Employment Opportunities
Employment of biologists is projected to grow slower than the average
for all occupations.
Biologists are employed in government organisations, including research
organisations.They are also employed in private industry, hospitals,
educational institutions, and primary production. This is a small
occupation with average employment prospects, but entry to some jobs is
highly competitive.
Demand is linked to factors such as growing environmental awareness, and
levels of government funding for research.
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Did You Know? Other branches listed in Biology Online [apart from above] include
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CareerHQ [Biologist; ]
Biology Online [Branches of Biology; ]
Your Career [Biologist; ]
