Zoology
Study the broad field of animal biology or opt to specialise in a particular area of interest with our flexible and interdisciplinary Zoology degree.
Why study with us
'Growth for me to become a future scientist'
Trisha went out to Borneo to join the researchers at the Danau Girang Field Centre as part of our field courses, designed to give students hands-on research experience.
Flexibility
Our innovative, research-driven degree programmes are highly flexible, enabling you to tailor your course to suit your interests.
World-leading research
Our School plays a lead role in several University Research Institutes and runs a conservation focused field centre in Borneo, Malaysia.
Career prospects
93% of our graduates reported that they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation (2016/17).
Why study Zoology?
Zoology is the study of all kinds of animals, from their genetics, anatomy and physiology, to their behaviour and how they adapt to survive in different environments.
Courses
Entry year
My professional training year taught me to use camera trapping as a method of data collection. I learnt the difficulties of conducting scientific research in a tropical environment and increased my awareness of what is involved with research.
Learning from the best
The world faces unprecedented challenges to sustain ecosystems and keep its growing population healthy. Bioscience has a crucial role to play in understanding the underlying mechanisms and researching solutions.
At the School of Biosciences, you are taught by world-leading research and will gain hands-on experience.
Bringing the School of Biosciences to you
As a student at the School of Biosciences, you will become the next generation of cutting-edge scientists. To give you the opportunity to see what it would be like studying with us, we are bringing our School to you with a series of talks from our lecturers as well as a 360 tour.
Dr Emma Yhnell answers some of your frequently asked questions about our courses.
Dr Andrew Shore, lecturer and Senior Admissions Tutor for the School of Biosciences, talks us through more of your frequently asked questions.
Building a career
From cancer researchers to carnivore keepers, environmentalists to science bloggers, our graduates go on to enjoy a wide range of successful and rewarding careers.
We support students to develop the scientific knowledge, hands-on experience, and transferable skills required by employers in today’s global job market.
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