Zoology, BSc (Hons)

Zoology encompasses the study of animal anatomy, evolution, ecology, and physiology, enabling a deeper understanding of animal behaviour and ways to enhance welfare. This course offers students exceptional opportunities to explore modules in diverse natural settings, such as the Gower Peninsula, with its rich habitats and wildlife including adders, otters, and orchids. Supported by advanced facilities like a £1.3 million Visualisation Centre, a £1.6 million survey vessel, and a £4.2 million science laboratory, the BSc Zoology programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes options for a Year in Industry or Abroad to boost employability.Modules span animal diversity, ecology, behaviour, and advanced topics like parasitology and macroevolution across three years. Assessment involves lectures, seminars, practical classes, field courses, exams, coursework, and a research project. Swansea University guarantees conditional offers, subject to requirements; visit an Open Day for more details.

Year 1: Areas studied typically include: animal diversity, form and function; cellular and microbial biology; marine and terrestrial ecology and animal behaviour; molecular and evolutionary biology; plants and algae – diversity, form and function; and core skills for Bioscientists. Year 2: Areas studied typically include: animal behaviour in conservation and welfare; entomology; animal physiology; cell and immunobiology; ecological microbiology and the cycles of life; ichthyology; marine invertebrates; molecular ecology; marine ecosystems; parasitology; plant ecology; terrestrial vertebrates; field zoology (residential Pembrokeshire). Year 3: Areas studied typically include: animal personality: physiology, behaviour and evolution; biodiversity; biological control of invertebrate pests; collective animal behaviour; ecology of marine animals; mammalian carnivore ecology and conservation; phylogeny and macroevolution.