Life Scientist (VIC)

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.

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.