Zoology

About this programme

Zoology Code C309 Applicant Visiting Days Applicant Visiting Days --> Attend an Open Day Attend an Open Day Open Days - Register Now Open Days - Register Now --> Apply Now Scholarships and Bursaries worth over £15,000 – apply now --> Accepting late applications Apply now --> Zoologists apply their scientific skills to understand animal life in all its diversity and complexity, and at all scales, from cells, to organisms, to ecosystems. On the MBiol Zoology degree at Aberystwyth University you'll also develop a solid foundation of transferable scientific skills, as evidenced by our Royal Society of Biology advanced accreditation. Equipped with these skills, you'll develop your expertise in vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, and will choose from a wide range of specialist modules in areas including animal behaviour, marine and freshwater biology, parasitology and wildlife conservation. You'll develop advanced skills in zoology research and ultimately conduct your own independent zoology research project. You’ll do all this within the wild and beautiful setting of West Wales, which is home to bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals, pine martens, otters, ospreys and red kites. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to study zoology on residential field courses further afield, including the hyperdiverse tropical rainforest. The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff