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Occupational Outlook Handbook | All Occupations

Life Scientists

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  • Agricultural and Food Scientists
    • About 1 in 4 agricultural and food scientists work for Federal, State, or local governments.
    • A bachelor's degree in agricultural science is sufficient for some jobs in applied research; a master's or Ph.D. degree is required for basic research or teaching.
    • Over 1 in 3 agricultural and food scientists are self-employed.
  • Biological Scientists
    • A Ph.D. degree usually is required for independent research, but a master's degree is sufficient for some jobs in applied research or product development; a bachelor's degree is adequate for some nonresearch jobs.
    • Doctoral degree holders face competition for basic research positions; holders of bachelor's or master's degrees in biological science can expect better opportunities in nonresearch positions.
    • Biotechnological research and development will continue to drive employment growth.
  • Medical Scientists
    • Most medical scientists work in research and development.
    • Most medical scientists need a Ph.D. degree in a biological science; however, epidemiologists typically require a master's degree in public health or, in some cases, a Ph.D. or medical degree.
    • Despite projected rapid job growth, competition is expected for most positions.
  • Conservation Scientists and Foresters
    • About two thirds of salaried conservation scientists and foresters work for Federal, State, or local governments.
    • A bachelor's degree in forestry, range management, or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement.
    • Slower than average job growth is projected; most new jobs will be in State and local governments and in private sector forestry and conservation consulting.
  • Biological Scientists, all other
  • Life Scientists, all other

Fatalities

2004 Fatal occupational injuries by occupation and event or exposure

OccupationFatalities: Event or exposure
TotalTran.Viol.Cont.FallsExpo.Fires
Life scientists 11 8-----

source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities Program; about this section

In the News

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