Zoology, BSc (Hons)

Ranked 6th in the UK for Animal Science and 5th for Zoology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024; The Guardian University Guide 2024), with 94% of Biological Sciences research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021), the University of Sussex offers an engaging Zoology course. Situated in the South Downs National Park and near the UNESCO Living Coast Biosphere Reserve, students explore animal behaviour, evolution, and environmental influences through hands-on field trips—to sites like Lundy for puffins or Zambia for elephants—and classroom studies in biology, physiology, and environmental science. Learning from experts involved in conservation projects, from local rewilding to global policy on pesticides and endangered species like the brown-headed spider monkey, prepares graduates for careers in conservation, environmental management, and related fields, equipped with skills in data analysis, communication, and public engagement.The course is available as a BSc or four-year MSci, providing options for deeper study. Located on a vibrant, green campus near Brighton, with easy access to London and Gatwick, Sussex fosters innovation and real-world impact across science and policy.

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