Biological scientists and biochemists
£39,629
Average salary
40 hours
Average weekly hours
2.65%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Biological scientists
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2112
Biological scientists examine and investigate the morphology, structure, and physical characteristics of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases.
Common tasks include:
- studies the physical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms
- researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms
- observes the structure of communities of organisms in the laboratory and in their natural environment
- advises farmers, medical staff and others, on the nature of field crops, livestock and produce and on the treatment and prevention of disease
- monitors the distribution, presence and behaviour of plants, animals and aquatic life, and performs other scientific tasks related to conservation not performed by Job holders in MINOR GROUP 215: Conservation and Environment Professionals
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree and some roles may require a postgraduate qualification. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an HNC/NHD, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to gain professional qualifications.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Biological scientists
Regional employment: Biological scientists
Future employment: Biological scientists
Top 12 industries: Biological scientists
Alternative & related job titles: Biological scientists
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Equality focus: Biological scientists
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£29,200
Female average annual salary
£49,536
Male average annual salary
38
Female average weekly hours
42
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Biological scientists
Workforce gender: Biological scientists
Breakdown by region
£44,321
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£33,893
Wales - lowest annual average salary
42
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
37
South West (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Biological scientists
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Biological scientists
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£17,207)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age