Zoology is a branch of biology that focuses on the animals studied. It deals with all aspects of animal life, including the origins, behaviors, diseases and genetic composition of each type of animal. The work done by zoologists involves teaching and research. The national average salary for a zoologist is approximately $57,000 per year, with most earning between $36,000 and $94,000 per year. Zoologists with a bachelor's degree earn the lowest salaries, while those with a master's degree can earn much more. A zoologist can become the curator of a zoo or obtain a research position at a four-year college, where he or she could earn up to $145,000 a year. High school students interested in a career in zoology should ensure they have a good understanding of the basic sciences by taking courses in chemistry, biology, and physics. Courses in mathematics, computer science and English would also be useful. If you have a degree in biology or zoology you may be able to find work as a field or laboratory technician. With a master's degree in biology, zoology, or a related discipline, you may be able to obtain certain disciplines, you may be able to obtain certain research positions in government or industry, or you may be able to become a research assistant to an academic zoologist. Zoological research is usually carried out in a laboratory or in the habitat of the creatures being studied. Depending on the job, the zoologist may need to spend several weeks or even