BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology (with placement) at Harper Adams University

BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology will allow you to study structure, classification, behaviour, health and nutrition, and conservation of a wide range of animal species. Through the programme you will gain specialist knowledge and skills in ecology, physiology, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, and behaviour using the diversity of the Animal Kingdom as a focus.

Department: Animal Science and Zoology  |  Duration: 4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience.  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich, one-year work placement)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Vertebrate Biology, Invertebrate Biology, Ecology, Biodiversity and the Natural Environment, Animal Health and Nutrition, Key Skills in Zoology, Welfare, Ethics, Law and Policy. Year 2: Ecosystems and Conservation Biology - including Field Course, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Genetics, Animal Behaviour and Behavioural Ecology, Global Environmental Challenges, Professional Skills for Zoologists, Anthrozoology. Year 3 is the placement year. Year 4: Honours Research Dissertation, Recent Advances in Zoological Sciences, Zoology Field Course (including International Option), Applied Conservation for Managed Populations, Applied Management for Biodiversity.

Career pathways

With an applied zoology degree you could become a zoologist or research scientist. You may find yourself improving agricultural crops and livestock, conserving endangered species and habitats, or developing and testing new drugs.

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