BSc (Hons) Zoology with Placement Year

Watch our video of biology and conservation student, Megan, as she gives us a glimpse into what life was like on her year-long placement at Chester Zoo.

Our BSc (Hons) Zoology degree offers an interdisciplinary approach for studying the subject. Youll cover a wide range of different issues and topics, examining the molecular biology, genetics and physiology of animals, while discovering the ways these areas have shaped animal evolution and behaviour and how systems biology brings together these areas.

Whether you pursue areas like animal evolution and behaviour, movement physiology and ecology, the genetics of animal populations, or population biology of tropical animals, youll find a practical focus to your studies. Youll learn a wide range of field, laboratory and analytical skills, which are not only vital for the study of zoology but will prove invaluable for your future career.

And, while our laboratories and equipment are excellent, we know that theres no substitute for learning in the field so you may have the opportunity to take part in field courses and project work across Europe and in Africa.

Our zoology degree also provides the option of spending an extra year expanding your horizons, either studying with one of our partner universities overseas, or working on a placement with a business, government agency or a charity.

This course is also available with afoundation year.