biology
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
biology — tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 47.96/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 29 occupations in our catalogue, including Conservation scientists, Nanosystems Engineers, Microbiologists, and biology teacher secondary school.
Occupations that require biology
Showing top 20 of 29 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is biology?
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
What category of skill is biology?
ESCO classifies biology under the knowledge category, specifically in the biology subcategory.
Is biology an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 47.96/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.
Which jobs require biology?
In our catalogue, 29 occupations list biology as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include Conservation scientists, Nanosystems Engineers, Microbiologists, biology teacher secondary school, science teacher secondary school, agronomist.
How transferable is biology between industries?
ESCO tags biology as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is biology the same as fundamentals of biology?
Yes — biology is also known as fundamentals of biology, fundamentals of biological science, basics of biological science, first principles of biological science, basics of biology, science of biology, first principles of biology, or field of biology. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn biology?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands biology and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.