<h2>Why Study Biology?</h2>
<p>Here are some reasons to study Biology:</p>
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<p>To increase knowledge of key biological concepts, processes, systems and theories.</p>
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<p>To develop the ability to critically evaluate and debate scientific issues and processes.</p>
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<p>To develop scientific skills and ways of thinking scientifically that enables you to see the flaws in pseudo-science in popular media.</p>
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<p>To provide useful knowledge and skills that are needed in everyday living.</p>
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<p>To create a greater awareness of the ways in which <a href="https://app.ulearngo.com/tutorials/introducing-genetics/biotechnology">biotechnology</a> and knowledge of Biology has benefited humankind.</p>
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<p>To show the ways in which humans have impacted negatively on the environment and organisms living in the environment.</p>
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<p>To develop a deep appreciation of the unique diversity of biomes in the world, both past and present, and the importance of conservation.</p>
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<p>To create an awareness of what it means to be a responsible citizen in terms of the environment and life-style choices that they make.</p>
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<p>To create an awareness of the contributions of <a href="https://app.ulearngo.com/tutorials/introducing-study-of-life/what-is-life">life</a> scientists.</p>
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<p>To expose you to the range and scope of biological studies to stimulate interest in and create awareness of possible specialities and fields of study.</p>
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<p>To provide sufficient background for further studies and careers in one or more of the biological sub-disciplines.</p>
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<h2><strong class="title">List of Possible Careers That Need a Foundation in Biology</strong></h2>
<p>Ever wondered what you can do with Biology after secondary school? Below are some careers which you could study:</p>
<h3><strong>Agronomist</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who works to improve the quality and production of crops.</p>
<h3><strong>Animal scientist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a researcher in selecting, breeding, feeding and managing of domestic animals, such as cows, sheep and pigs.</p>
<h3><strong>Biochemist</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who investigates the chemical composition and behaviour of the <a data-lesson="first-organic-molecules" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="evolution-overview" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/evolution-overview/first-organic-molecules">molecules</a> that make up <a data-lesson="principles-of-biology" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="biology-foundations" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/biology-foundations/principles-of-biology">living things</a> and uses this knowledge to try understand the causes of <a data-lesson="emerging-and-re-emerging-diseases" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="prokaryotes-bacteria-archaea" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/prokaryotes-bacteria-archaea/emerging-and-re-emerging-diseases">diseases</a> and find cures.</p>
<h3><strong>Botanist</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who studies <a data-lesson="nutritional-adaptations-of-plants" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="soil-plant-nutrition" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/soil-plant-nutrition/nutritional-adaptations-of-plants">plants</a> and their interaction with the environment.</p>
<h3><strong>Developmental biologist</strong>:</h3>
<p>studies the development of an animal from the fertilised <a data-lesson="fertilization" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="reproductive-system" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/reproductive-system/fertilization">egg</a> through to birth.</p>
<h3><strong>Ecologist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a person who looks at the relationships between organisms and their environment.</p>
<h3><strong>Food Scientist</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who studies the biological, chemical and physical nature of <a data-lesson="ingestion" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="digestive-system" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/digestive-system/ingestion">food</a> to ensure it is safely produced, preserved and stored, and they also investigate how to make food more nutritious and flavourful.</p>
<h3><strong>Geneticist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a researcher who studies inheritance and conducts experiments to investigate the causes and possible cures of inherited <a href="https://app.ulearngo.com/tutorials/introducing-genetics/genetic-disorders">genetic disorders</a> and how <a href="https://app.ulearngo.com/tutorials/introducing-genetics/mendelian-inheritance">traits</a> are passed on from one generation to the next.</p>
<h3><strong>Horticulturalist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a person who works in orchards and with garden plants and they aim to improve growing and culturing methods for home owners, communities and public areas.</p>
<h3><strong>Marine biologist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a researcher who studies the relationships between plants and animals in the <a data-lesson="summarizing-aquatic-biomes" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="ecology-biosphere" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/ecology-biosphere/summarizing-aquatic-biomes">ocean</a> and how they function and develop. They also investigate ways to minimise human impact on the ocean and its effects, such as over fishing and pollution.</p>
<h3><strong>Medical doctor or nurse</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who uses the current latest understanding of the causes and treatments for <a data-lesson="neurodegenerative-disorders" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="nervous-system" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/nervous-system/neurodegenerative-disorders">disease</a> to treat people who are ill or improve a person's well-being.</p>
<h3><strong>Medical illustrator</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who illustrates and draws parts of the <a data-lesson="human-body" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="human-biology" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/human-biology/human-body">human body</a> to be used in textbooks, publications and presentations.</p>
<h3><strong>Microbiologist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a researcher who studies microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, <a data-lesson="streptophytes" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="seedless-plants" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/seedless-plants/streptophytes">algae</a> and yeast and investigates how these organisms affect animals and plants.</p>
<h3><strong>Nutritionist</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who gives advice to individuals or groups on good nutritional practices to either maintain or improve their health and to live a healthy lifestyle.</p>
<h3><strong>Palaeontologist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a researcher who studies <a data-lesson="fossils" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="evolution-overview" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/evolution-overview/fossils">fossils</a> of plants and animals to trace and reconstruct evolution, prehistoric environments and past life.</p>
<h3><strong>Pharmacologist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a scientist who develops new or improved drugs or medicines and conducts experiments to <a data-lesson="carbohydrates-continued" data-subject="biology" data-tutorial="chemistry-of-life-intro" href="https://app.ulearngo.com/biology/chemistry-of-life-intro/carbohydrates-continued">test</a> the effects of drugs and any undesirable side effects.</p>
<h3><strong>Physiologist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a researcher who studies the internal functions animals and plants during normal and abnormal conditions.</p>
<h3><strong>Science teacher</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who helps students in different areas of science, whether it is at primary school, high school or university.</p>
<h3><strong>Science writer</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who writes and reports about scientific issues, new discoveries or researcher, or health concerns for newspapers, magazines, books, television and radio.</p>
<h3><strong>Veterinarian</strong>:</h3>
<p>someone who looks after the health and wellbeing of pets, domestic animals, animals in game parks and zoos.</p>
<h3><strong>Zoologist</strong>:</h3>
<p>a researcher who studies the behaviour, interactions, origins and life processes of different animal groups.</p>

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