Zoology: Job options

• Jobs directly related to your degree
• Jobs where your degree would be useful

Jobs directly related to your degree

• Nature conservation officer - protects, manages and enhances wildlife habitats through biological surveys, and the management of practical conservation.
• Research scientist (life science) - analyses scientific information and generates knowledge using both theoretical and experimental means. See also Scientist, product/process development and Fisheries research scientist.
• Zookeeper - cares for and maintains a large variety of exotic animals mostly in zoos, safari parks, bird collections and aquariums. Responsible for public relations, education and managing conservation species.

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Jobs where your degree would be useful

• Biomedical scientist - carries out laboratory tests on human samples as an aid to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
• Environmental education officer - work may involve school visits, giving talks, leading walks, producing educational resources, and developing innovative ways of promoting education for sustainable development.
• Patent attorney - acts as agent for the purposes of obtaining patents worldwide. See also Patent examiner.
• Recycling officer - develops, plans, implements and monitors a variety of recycling schemes; provides advice on the management of recycling issues and other related functions.
• Medical sales representative - increases awareness and usage of a company's range of pharmaceutical and medical products amongst health care professionals.
• Scientific laboratory technician - assists scientists and others engaged in research, development, analysis and scientific investigations.
• Toxicologist - plans and carries out laboratory studies to evaluate the potential adverse effects of biological materials, chemicals and radiation of living systems and the environment.

Although some of the jobs listed here might not be first jobs for many graduates, they are among the many realistic possibilities with your degree, provided you can demonstrate you have the attributes employers are looking for. Bear in mind that it’s not just your degree discipline that determines your options. Remember that many graduate vacancies don't specify particular degree disciplines, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here. Look at your degree... what next? for informed advice on career planning and graduate employment, or take a look at what jobs would suit me?, a helpful starting point for self-analysis.

Explore types of jobs to find out more about the above options and related jobs.

	Written by higher education careers professionals	Date:  December 2008
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