Zoologist

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Studies animals, including their behaviour, biology, evolution and relationships with their environments. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 3 linked programmes across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Zoologist do?

Studies animals, including their behaviour, biology, evolution and relationships with their environments.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR480 000 p.a.SeniorR700 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Field research · EssentialZoology · EssentialData analysis · ImportantLaboratory methods · ImportantScientific writing · Important

Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

ZOOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg

ZOOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg

ZOOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY — University of Johannesburg

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Related programmes

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ZOOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY →ZOOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY →ZOOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY →

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Universities to explore

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University of Johannesburg →

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Zoologist do?

Studies animals, including their behaviour, biology, evolution and relationships with their environments.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Field research, Zoology, Data analysis, Laboratory methods, Scientific writing.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

3 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.