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Biological Scientists

Biological scientists examine and investigate the morphology, structure, and physical characteristics of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases.

Daily Tasks

  • Monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by Job holders in MINOR GROUP 215: Conservation and Environment Professionals.
  • Advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease.
  • Observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment.
  • Researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms.
  • Studies the physical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms.

£20,412

Entry Level Salary

£43,176.71

Average Salary

£75,426.72

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

239

Past two years

121

This year

859

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

1%

Level 1

2%

Level 2

3%

Level 3

11%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

7%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

37%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

21%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

17%

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