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| Attribute | Wildlife Biologist | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Science, Environment & Research | Science, Environment & Research |
| What it involves | Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. | Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Representative environmental science minimum uses Biology C or Agriculture C+ (respectively), with additional science/maths requirements depending on programme. | Degree mean grade C+. Representative environmental science minimum uses Biology C or Agriculture C+ (respectively), with additional science/maths requirements depending on programme. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years | Degree: about 4 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years |
| Work environment | ||
| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium / Specialist - valuable technical field, but research/specialist openings are fewer than general business or service roles. | Medium / Specialist - valuable technical field, but research/specialist openings are fewer than general business or service roles. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented |
| Professional regulator | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if the day-to-day work interests you and you are willing to build the required practical skills; useful strengths include Clear communication, Reading comprehension, Clear writing. | May suit you if the day-to-day work interests you and you are willing to build the required practical skills; useful strengths include Clear communication, Reading comprehension, Clear writing. |
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