Zoology, MBiolSci (Hons), with industry placement

This five-year MBiolSci Zoology course at Sheffield integrates a paid work placement year, offering practical industry experience alongside advanced research training. Students explore animals, biodiversity, conservation, and evolution through lab and field studies, covering topics like genetics, physiology, and climate change impacts. From the outset, you'll engage in zoology-focused modules with options to specialize, conduct practicals in state-of-the-art facilities, and undertake field projects in the UK or abroad.The placement year allows you to test career paths in sectors such as consulting or government, with reduced fees and potential job offers upon completion. In your final year, collaborate with world-leading academics on a major research project, building skills to address global challenges like biodiversity loss. Sheffield's program, ranked 4th in the UK for research quality, empowers independent thinking and career development.