BSc (Hons) Zoology with Placement Year
Course Overview
This BSc Zoology degree provides a comprehensive exploration of the animal kingdom, from their molecular biology and physiology to their behaviour and ecology within diverse ecosystems. The course is heavily focused on practical, field-based learning, offering unique opportunities to develop the professional skills required for a career in conservation, research, and animal management.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain extensive hands-on experience through field trips to local sites like Wimbledon Common and a week-long residential in Wales to study various UK habitats.
- Undertake an optional two-week field course in South Africa to study iconic wildlife and learn about conservation challenges first-hand.
- Master essential laboratory techniques using state-of-the-art equipment, including DNA sequencing tools and flow cytometers.
- Tailor your degree in the final year by choosing specialized modules and conducting your own research project.
- Enhance your career prospects with the option to undertake a professional placement year between your second and third years of study.
Course Overview
This BSc Zoology degree provides a comprehensive exploration of the animal kingdom, from their molecular biology and physiology to their behaviour and ecology within diverse ecosystems. The course is heavily focused on practical, field-based learning, offering unique opportunities to develop the professional skills required for a career in conservation, research, and animal management.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain extensive hands-on experience through field trips to local sites like Wimbledon Common and a week-long residential in Wales to study various UK habitats.
- Undertake an optional two-week field course in South Africa to study iconic wildlife and learn about conservation challenges first-hand.
- Master essential laboratory techniques using state-of-the-art equipment, including DNA sequencing tools and flow cytometers.
- Tailor your degree in the final year by choosing specialized modules and conducting your own research project.
- Enhance your career prospects with the option to undertake a professional placement year between your second and third years of study.
