BS Zoology Career

There is a variety of zoology jobs that are not standard office based jobs. A lot of outdoors are jobs available in this field. Government institute gives merit based job while some other private institute prefer skills and knowledge. BS Zoology jobs are available in educations, research and other fields.

BS Zoology Salary in Pakistan

There are variety of options in zoology so salaries also vary with department to department. A college teacher can earn 30,000 in start while a wildlife conservationist after completing internship can start from 40,000 or more. Professors earn more than 1 lac. Government jobs are also high paying for the field of zoology. Every years a lot of vacancies are for zoology related department as wildlife director, assistant wildlife director, in fisheries department and much more.  

BS Zoology jobs in Pakistan

Vacancies for Zoologist are increasing day by day not just in education field but in wildlife department too. Zoology can be a more specified field and students can choose any specific subject according to their interest.

Some of BS zoology jobs are as:

• Researcher
• Wildlife Conservationist
• Zookeeper
• Environmental Scientist
• Technical Writer
• Professor/Lecturer
• Zookeeper
• Animal Trainer
• Veterinary Technologist
• Forest Officer
• Marine Biologist

BS Zoology Job as Veterinary Technologist

Zoology and DVM is relatable in the course outline that’s why in veterinaries there are seat for zoologist. Zoologist help them to complete animal’s medical exams. They help them to observe the animals and to take care of them. Veterinary technologist salaries vary from location to location. Average starting salary is 34,000.

BS Zoology Job as Wildlife Conservationist

Wildlife conservationist is an outdoor job and people who loves to understand and study animals must try for wildlife conservationist. After completing BS Zoology, students apply for internship in wildlife related organizations. In Pakistan WWF offers internships for BS students. Starting salary is 40,000 while in Ministry of Climate change starting salary for wildlife conservationist is 50,000. The organizations provide funds for surveys. Wildlife conservationist main job duty is to preserve the habitat for wildlife. Wildlife conservationist job is an emerging field and in near future there is good growth in this.

BS Zoology Job as Environmental Scientist

To become an environmental scientist internship is required to gain a professional experience. An environmental scientist use his knowledge to develop different method to save human and environment health. 

BS Zoology Job as Zookeeper

Zookeeper job is to look after the animals. After BS Zoology student gain professional training where they learn how to look after the animals, when to feed them and how to take care of them. They also make presentations to inform visitors. Average salary is 30,000+. After completing BS Zoology, students can apply in zoo.

BS Zoology Job as Zoology Lecturer

After completing BS Zoology, students can apply for zoology lecturer. Government announces these jobs year. PPSC and FPSC test are conducted to select lecturer. These jobs are mostly 16 and 17 scales jobs. After attempting test, shortlisted students are asked for interview. Eligible students are selected on the basis of test marks, BS CGPA and interview.

BS Zoology Job as Laboratory Technician

Laboratory technicians works in labs and research and test on the given project. They analyze the samples and make reports on them. Lab technician’s jobs are available on government and private level. Many universities, hospitals labs needs laboratory technicians. BS students can also apply in their universities after completion of degree. Average salary for lab technician is 34,000-45,000 in start and it grows with the time.

BS Zoology Job as Technical Writer

In BS Zoology subjects related to report making and seminars are included. Students make presentations and write reports on their given topics. It gives a lot of information about technical writing. They learn how to research, how to make reports, a general guide to write journals enhances their analytical skills and make them a better writer. Students can apply as technical writer for different organizations. They can start content writing too. Salary packages vary but an average technical writer can earn 30,000 per month in start. While writers with extraordinary skills can earn more than 30,000.

BS Zoology Job as Marine Biologist

Marine biologist research on marine animals. It could be dolphins, fishes and water related life. They research on fishes. Grow them in different environment, observe the impacts of different feeds and make better plan for fishes. Just like medical biologist, marine biologist are also in demand. Many private organizations and universities are working on marine life and giving a boost to fish industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q:What can I do with my BS zoology degree?
  Ans:There are variety of jobs for BS zoology student. All are mentioned above. He/she can choose any of them according to their interest.
• Q:Is there any other job options except teaching after BS zoology in Pakistan?
  Ans:Yes. Zoology is a vast field that have both outdoor and indoor jobs. You can be a forest officer, wildlife conservationist, marine biologist, and researcher.
• Q:How can I be a wildlife conservationist?
  Ans:After completing bachelor in Zoology, apply for internship as wildlife conservationist.
• Q:Can I be a forest officers if my CGPA is average?
  Ans:It depends. Government organizations selects forest officer on the basis of their CGPA and skills.
• Q:What is the salary of wildlife conservationist?
  Ans: Starting salary of wildlife conservationist is between 40,000 and 50,000
• Q:Isn’t veterinary jobs are just for DVM students?
  Ans:Veterinary is specific for animals. Zoology is the study of animals and wildlife while DVM are doctors of animals. Their course outline is entirely different than zoology.
• Q: Can I do specialization in my interested subject after BS zoology?
  Ans: Yes. Many universities offers specialized subject in field of interest after BS Zoology. For example someone can study on fishes.
• Q:How many days a zoologist do job?
  Ans:Zoologist job is a regular job just like other jobs. But some outdoor jobs work mode is entirely different.