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Zoology

Zoology, the study of both individual animals and animal populations, provides a wide variety of career options. Whether you want to research animal behavior or protect endangered species, continue reading to learn how to prepare for a job in zoology.

Inside Zoology
Zoology focuses on the lives of animals, including both terrestrial and aquatic life. Zoologists can research a species as a whole or analyze individual organisms. The field also looks at how animals interact with each other and adapt to their environments. Topics in zoology include anatomy, genetics, animal behavior, biology, ecology and evolution.

Education Information
Degrees in zoology are available at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree levels. Undergraduate programs can provide students with an introduction to biological research and prepare graduates for work in the field assisting other researchers. These programs can also give students the foundation they need to embark on graduate studies in related fields, such as biology or veterinary medicine. Graduate programs allow for specializations in areas like ecology, conservation or a particular animal species. Zoology students often participate in lab research and outdoor fieldwork.

A bachelor's degree is usually the minimum requirement for zoology positions, but most research work requires an advanced degree. For instance, a bachelor's degree can lead to a job as a zookeeper, a veterinary assistant, an animal caretaker or a marine animal trainer. Advanced degree programs in zoology can lead to a career as a veterinarian, zoologist, university professor or independent researcher. Check out the following articles to learn about zoology courses and topics of study.


 * Degrees and Certificates in Zoology
 * Bachelor's Degree in Zoology
 * Doctoral Degree in Zoology

Distance Learning Options
Online options are available for zoology courses. Programs are also offered in related fields like veterinary science, wildlife studies and animal science. Generally, you'll need to complete your laboratory coursework on campus, and there may be fieldwork requirements as well.


 * Online Animal Science Schools
 * Online Degrees in Zoology
 * Online Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science
 * Online Master's Degree in Wildlife Studies

Career Options
Careers in zoology typically involve working with animals in relation to their natural habitats, including fresh and saltwater, forests, prairie, and desert. Marine biologists, for example, work with sea creatures that live in the ocean or in coastal areas. A large number of zoologists are employed by government agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and they manage, protect and study wild animal populations. Some zoologists work with animals in captive environments, such as zoos and aquariums. The jobs described below provide a selection of career possibilities available to zoologists.


 * Zookeeper
 * Wildlife Biologist
 * Zoologist
 * Wildlife Environment Manager
 * Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program

Employment Outlook and Salary Information
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for zoologists was expected to increase by 5% between 2012 and 2022 (www.bls.gov). The median annual salary as of May 2012 for zoologists was $57,710. During the same month, veterinarians earned a median wage of $84,460, while animal trainers made a yearly median salary of $25,270. Biological postsecondary instructors, including zoology teachers, made a median income of $74,180 per year.