Zoology

About this programme

The BSc (Hons) in Zoology involves a wide-ranging exploration of the animal kingdom, investigating the structure, development, evolution, classification, behaviour, and distribution of all types of animals, both living and extinct. The choice of modules provides organismal, cellular, and molecular perspectives, including developmental, behavioural, and environmental approaches with examples ranging from single-celled animals to marine mammals. The BSc (Hons) in Zoology is a four-year course run by the School of Biology. The programme begins with a broad foundation across the range of biology, and then progresses from modules in molecular, cellular and organismal biology to a choice of options across a range of topics such as animal behaviour, development, evolution, neurobiology, sea mammal biology, and various more ecological topics. Alongside biology, in the first year of your studies you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year, you might carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two. Find out more about how academic years are organised . In third year, there is a shift from core, broad-themed modules to more specialised modules that allow you to prepare for your Honours degree. In fourth year, students continue specific research in their chosen area through student-led, inquiry-based learning. You also have the opportunity to apply for Vertically Integrated Project Modules (VIPs) , which are research-based modules led by an academic supervisor and made up of a team of students from all years of study. These modules provide h