Life Scientist (WA)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a life scientist you usually have to complete a degree relevant to your chosen field of specialisation. See the entries for Biochemist, Botanist, Marine Biologist and Zoologist.

To get into these courses you usually requires Year 12.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
  2. Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  3. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science
  4. Bachelor of Education - Primary / Bachelor of Science
  5. Bachelor of Education - Secondary / Bachelor of Science *
  6. Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Science *
  7. Bachelor of Forensic Biology and Toxicology / Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology/Biomedical Science
  8. Bachelor of Science *
  9. Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences *
  10. Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science *
  11. Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
  12. Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology / Bachelor of Commerce - Management, Marketing or Entrepreneurship
  13. Bachelor of Science - Conservation and Wildlife Biology *
  14. Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science
  15. Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
  16. Bachelor of Science - Human Biology Preclinical
  17. Bachelor of Science - Laboratory Medicine
  18. Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
  19. Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
  20. Bachelor of Science - Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
  21. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts *
  22. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Behavioural Science
  23. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Business
  24. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Commerce
  25. Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
  26. Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science (Honours)

Employment Opportunities:

Life scientists are employed in federal, state, territory and local government organisations, including research organisations. They are also employed in private industry, hospitals, educational institutions, primary production and fisheries. It is a small occupation with average employment prospects, but entry to some jobs is highly competitive.

Demand is linked to factors such as growing environmental awareness, the market for primary products and levels of government funding for research.

For Further Information:

CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research

(03) 6232 5222
www.cmar.csiro.au

The Association of Professional Engineers

(03) 9695 8800
www.apesma.com.au

Information for other states and territories: