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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

A CAREER IN ZOOLOGY

SPECIALIZING IN PRIMATES

WHAT IS ZOOLOGY?

  • Scientific study of the...
  • Behavior
  • Structure
  • Physiology
  • Classification
the scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.

WHY I WANT TO SPECIALIZE IN PRIMATOLOGY?

JOB DUTIES...

  • Study animals in their natural habitat
  • Characteristics
  • Life history
  • Diseases

WORKING CONDITIONS...

  • Medium social contact with public and coworkers.
  • Responsible for health and safety of animals and the public.
  • Indoor and outdoor work (laboratory,zoo or habitat observation)

HOURS/TRAVEL

  • Schedules may depend on the weather and time of year but generally work 40 Hrs a week.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES...

  • Communication.
  • Reasoning and problem solving.
  • Use of math and science.
  • Management of oneself, other people, time and things.
  • Work with people effectively.
  • Perceive and visualize.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING...

  • HighSchool diploma or equivilant.
  • Bachelors degree in Biological Science
  • See presentation notes
A PHD is required to lead research projects or teach at a college or university, when working on a doctoral degree you can focus on specific areas such as birds, mammals, reptiles or fish.



After a doctoral degree, Some zoologists work as Postdocs these university positions last for several years gaining extensive field experience, this research can lead to a teaching or research job at a university.

CAREER INFO...

  • Average pay in WA, hourly $33.78, yearly $70,250