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biologist
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A Biologist studies organisms and plant life to learn about their composition, behaviors, habitats, and how they interact with other organisms and their environment. Their role is to carry out research, gather samples and measurements, perform tests and experiments, and interpret and report their findings. Their responsibilities are researching, identifying, classifying and studying plants, animals and ecosystems, photographing or sketching organisms, observing organisms to learn about their diets and behavior, maintaining accurate records relating to research, tagging and tracking animals, preparing reports, lecturing students, presenting findings, discussing the potential environmental i...

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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Biology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,271Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Aquatic Biology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,335Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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6.3 years
$60K
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3.15 years
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