Zoology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This course ignites a passion for the animal kingdom, offering essential skills and knowledge for diverse careers in zoology. Set on the picturesque Brackenhurst Campus, it emphasizes practical learning through field trips, lab work, and interactive sessions amid natural surroundings like woodlands and streams. The curriculum explores broad topics including physiology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and animal behavior, preparing graduates for roles in environmental consultancy, research, education, wildlife management, and science communication.Key modules span animal behavior, reproduction, genetics, and ecology in Year One; physiology of behavior, research skills, and zoology specializations in Year Two; and a dissertation, field studies, and advanced topics in the final year, with options like anthrozoology. Assessment includes coursework (50-67%), exams (17-50%), and practicals (17-33%) across years.

Year One

• Animal Behaviour

• Animal Reproduction and Genetics

• Animal Physiology

• Pathogen Biology

• Principles of Ecology

• Fundamentals of Taxonomy

• Physiology of Behaviour

• Research Skills

• Vertebrate Zoology

• Invertebrate Zoology

• Biology of Host Parasite Relationships

• Zoological Specimens and Collections

• Dissertation

• Zoology in the Field

• Animal Cognition and Behaviour

• Zoology Applications and Advances

• Anthrozoology

• Aquatic Zoology