Core Skills
Biological sciences, Laboratory methods, Scientific analysis
Life Science, Agriculture & Environment
Biologist
Biologists investigate living organisms and biological systems through observation, experimentation and evidence analysis.
Education Route
Use the verified mapped Course and University Programmes shown on this page.
Future Outlook
Progression depends on qualifications, demonstrated capability, experience and role-specific requirements.
Career Overview
Biologists investigate living organisms and biological systems through observation, experimentation and evidence analysis.
Role and Responsibilities
Work varies by employer, setting and level of responsibility. Typical functions include:
- Plan biological investigations
- Collect specimens or observational data
- Interpret and report scientific findings
Skills to Build
- Biological sciences
- Laboratory methods
- Scientific analysis
Education Pathway
The verified mapped Course and linked University Programmes provide relevant study routes. Programme requirements vary by institution and level.
Eligibility and Admission Route
Eligibility is Programme-specific. Check qualifying subjects, prior qualifications, admissions and professional requirements directly with each linked university.
Career Progression
Progression commonly moves from supervised or junior work toward independent, specialist or leadership responsibility.
Sources and Provenance
Occupational scope uses Government of India occupational classification context. Education routes come from the verified Krishnangan pathway graph and official higher-education guidance.
Authoritative sources
Verified academic pathways
Related Courses
Each course maps to an exact validated specialization for Biologist.
Primary pathway
Bachelor of Science
Biological Sciences
- Pathway type
- Primary academic pathway
- Verified programmes
- 2115
Postgraduate pathway
Master of Science
Biologist
- Pathway type
- Postgraduate specialization pathway
- Verified programmes
- 3207
Verified programme providers
Universities Offering These Courses
620 verified Universities offer matching programmes for Biologist.
Anant National University
- M.Sc. in Sustainability and Built Environmentin Sustainability and Built Environment · Postgraduate
Andhra Kesari University
- M.Sc.Analytical ChemistryAnalytical Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.AquacultureAquaculture · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.Computer ScienceComputer Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.Environmental Science and TechnologyEnvironmental Science and Technology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.MathematicsMathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.Organic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.StatisticsStatistics · Postgraduate
Andhra University
- B.Sc. (Honors)+1 Year M.Sc. Food Science & Technology(Honors)+1 Year M.Sc. Food Science & Technology · Primary
- Integrated M.S. EconomicsGeneral · Postgraduate
- Integrated M.S. GeologyGeneral · Postgraduate
- M.A. / M.Sc. AnthropologyM.Sc. Anthropology · Postgraduate
- M.A. / M.Sc. MathematicsM.Sc. Mathematics · Postgraduate
- M.A. / M.Sc. Quantitative EconomicsM.Sc. Quantitative Economics · Postgraduate
- M.S. Molecular BiologyGeneral · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Agricultural BiotechnologyAgricultural Biotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. AnthropologyAnthropology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Applied ChemistryApplied Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Applied MathematicsApplied Mathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiochemistryBiochemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiotechnologyBiotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BotanyBotany · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Analytical ChemistryChemistry - Analytical Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Bio - Inorganic ChemistryChemistry - Bio - Inorganic Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Chemistry & Analysis of Foods, Drugs & WaterChemistry - Chemistry & Analysis of Foods, Drugs & Water · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Environmental ChemistryChemistry - Environmental Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Inorganic ChemistryChemistry - Inorganic Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Marine ChemistryChemistry - Marine Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Nuclear ChemistryChemistry - Nuclear Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Organic ChemistryChemistry - Organic Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Chemistry - Physical ChemistryChemistry - Physical Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Coastal Aquaculture & Marine BiotechnologyCoastal Aquaculture & Marine Biotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Computer Science & StatisticsComputer Science & Statistics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Environmental SciencesEnvironmental Sciences · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Fishery ScienceFishery Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Foods, Nutrition & DieteticsFoods, Nutrition & Dietetics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. GeographyGeography · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. GeologyGeology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Horticulture & Landscape ManagementHorticulture & Landscape Management · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Human GeneticsHuman Genetics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. HydrologyHydrology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Marine Biology and FisheriesMarine Biology and Fisheries · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Marine BiotechnologyMarine Biotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Marine GeologyMarine Geology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MicrobiologyMicrobiology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Molecular GeneticsMolecular Genetics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Nuclear PhysicsNuclear Physics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Physical OceanographyPhysical Oceanography · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Space PhysicsSpace Physics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. StatisticsStatistics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ZoologyZoology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.(Tech.) Applied Geology(Tech.) Applied Geology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.(Tech.) DSP & ESD / VLSI Design(Tech.) DSP & ESD / VLSI Design · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.(Tech.) Electronics & Instrumentation(Tech.) Electronics & Instrumentation · Postgraduate
- M.Sc.(Tech.) Geophysics(Tech.) Geophysics · Postgraduate
Anjaneya University
- B.Sc. BiochemistryBiochemistry · Primary
- B.Sc. BioinformaticsBioinformatics · Primary
- B.Sc. BiotechnologyBiotechnology · Primary
- B.Sc. BotanyBotany · Primary
- B.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Primary
- B.Sc. Computer ScienceComputer Science · Primary
- B.Sc. Forensic ScienceForensic Science · Primary
- B.Sc. Information TechnologyInformation Technology · Primary
- B.Sc. MathematicsMathematics · Primary
- B.Sc. MicrobiologyMicrobiology · Primary
- B.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Primary
- B.Sc. ZoologyZoology · Primary
- M.Sc. BiochemistryBiochemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BioinformaticsBioinformatics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BiotechnologyBiotechnology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. BotanyBotany · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Forensic ScienceForensic Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MathematicsMathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MicrobiologyMicrobiology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. ZoologyZoology · Postgraduate
Anna University
- M.Sc. Applied ChemistryApplied Chemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Applied GeologyApplied Geology · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Computer Science (Integrated)Computer Science (Integrated) · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Electronic MediaElectronic M.Ed.ia · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Electronic Media (Integrated)Electronic M.Ed.ia (Integrated) · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Materials ScienceMaterials Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MathematicsMathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Medical PhysicsM.Ed.ical Physics · Postgraduate
Annamalai University
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture(Hons.) Agriculture · Primary
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture(Hons.) Horticulture · Primary
- B.Sc. Sports ScienceSports Science · Primary
- M.Sc. ChemistryChemistry · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. Computer ScienceComputer Science · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. MathematicsMathematics · Postgraduate
- M.Sc. PhysicsPhysics · Postgraduate
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Biologist do?
Biologists investigate living organisms and biological systems through observation, experimentation and evidence analysis.
Which education route supports this career?
Use the verified mapped Course and compare the linked Programmes offered by public, verified Universities.
What eligibility should students check?
Check the exact subjects, prior qualification, admission process and professional requirements published for each University Programme.
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