Zoology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Embark on a paid work placement year as part of your zoology degree at Sheffield, allowing you to explore potential career paths between your second and third years while demonstrating employability to future employers. This programme delves into animals and biodiversity at all scales, combining laboratory and field studies to understand animal function, biodiversity conservation, and evolutionary processes. You'll apply this knowledge through placements in industry, government, or charities, gaining practical skills in areas like biodiversity management and sustainability.From your first year, engage in zoology-focused modules covering genetics, microbiology, evolution, and biochemistry, with options to explore broader bioscience topics. Develop creativity and independence through hands-on activities in labs, the Alfred Denny Museum, and field projects in the Peak District or abroad. Specialise in fields such as conservation or genetics as you progress, supported by field courses addressing global challenges. In your final year, undertake a major research project with world-leading academics. Why choose this course? It ranks 4th in the UK for research quality, offers state-of-the-art facilities, flexible specialisation, career-building placements, and diverse learning environments, preparing you for impactful roles.