OSCA 2024 · 244633 · Skill level 1
Entomologist: OSCA 244633
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Entomologist is OSCA 2024 code 244633. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (234521 and 234518). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 244633
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 234521
Entomologist
On the Core Skills Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234521ANZSCO 234518 · in part
Zoologist
On the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234518
The job
What an entomologist does
Studies the anatomy, physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour, environments and impact of insects.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Specialisations
- Entomologist (Biosecurity)
- Medical Entomologist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Collects, analyses and classifies insect specimens
- Develops and conducts experimental studies with insects
- Studies the characteristics of insects and their interactions with other animals and their environment
- Estimates, monitors and manages insect populations
- Investigates and assesses risks posed by insects
- Plans insect control programs, and creates risk mitigation strategies to protect the environment and human health
Unit group 2446
Other occupations in Life Scientists
Questions
OSCA 244633: common questions
What is the OSCA code for entomologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 244633?
Is Entomologist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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