Zoology in Relation to Medicine and Veterinary Science BSc

Course overview

Zoology is the study of animals at all levels, from their molecular basis up to the way they interact with their ecosystems. On this course you will gain an in-depth knowledge of animal behaviour and zoological research. You will also be provided with the opportunity to explore genetics, evolution and conservation science and a range of related disciplines.

With this intercalated course you will gain a deeper insight into a wide range of animals, how they came to be and how they function. You can choose to study animals, including humans, from a broad perspective. This may include sociality and eusociality, development, behaviour, nutrition and sustainable agriculture and wildlife conservation. During your independent research project, you'll be encouraged to design and analyse your own scientific study, which will equip you with numerous transferrable skills.

This course will give you a strong grounding in the essentials of zoology to give you a broader perspective of life on Earth and our place within it.

Entry requirements

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Career opportunities

The course is designed to give you a challenging, yet enjoyable and rewarding year which will add significantly to your skills, knowledge, and enhance your career opportunities on graduation.

The course allows full integration with existing science based BSc courses and includes delivery of a substantive research project.

In addition to providing subject-specific knowledge, we equip you with the best possible skills for future careers. There is a strong emphasis on practical based teaching, small group teaching, online learning and problem solving. You will gain a wide range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. You will be ideally placed to focus on your personal development and make the most of your intercalating year.