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How to become a Microbiologist in Bolivia
Microbiologists study bacteria, viruses and fungi to fight disease, keep food safe and develop products.
Quick answers
- What does a Microbiologist do?
- Microbiologists study bacteria, viruses and fungi to fight disease, keep food safe and develop products.
- How do you become a Microbiologist in Bolivia?
- Common ways in: Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Biology (about 3 years). Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become a Microbiologist?
- Biology, Chemistry.
Official definition
Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals study living organisms and their interactions with each other and with the environment, and apply this knowledge to solving human health and environmental problems. They work in diverse fields such as botany, zoology, ecology, marine biology, genetics, immunology, pharmacology, toxicology, physiology, bacteriology and virology.
ISCO-08 unit group 2131, Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Culture and identify microorganisms
- Test food, water or clinical samples
- Run research projects
Key skills
- Biology
- Laboratory techniques
- Research methods
- Quality control
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
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Degree · about 3 years
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Biology
School subjects that keep this path open
- Biology
- Chemistry
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- BiologyO*NET: BiologyExtremely important (4.7)
- Environmental ScienceO*NET: Biology + GeographyVery important (4.3)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.1)
- GeographyO*NET: GeographyVery important (3.8)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.7)
- Government and PoliticsO*NET: Law and GovernmentVery important (3.7)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.1)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.0)
Linked to the ESCO occupation microbiologist and the O*NET profile Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Linked to the ESCO occupation microbiologist and the O*NET profile Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Careers people move in from
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Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Biologists
- Conservation Scientists
- Range Managers
- Environmental Restoration Planners
- Fish and Game Wardens
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Animal Scientists
- Foresters
Linked to the ESCO occupation microbiologist and the O*NET profile Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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