Zoology with a Year in Industry BSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

It’s hard not to marvel at the diversity of the natural world. From the smallest insect to the largest mammal, Zoology at Royal Holloway, University of London explores how each and every creature has a role to play in the ecology of our planet. The programme examines animal evolution, physiology and diversity, developing your understanding of how animals behave, how they function and how they interact with their environments.

Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time with placement/study-abroad year  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Becoming a Bioscientist, Cell Biology and the Origin of Life, Genetics, Ecology and Conservation, Introductory Animal Physiology and others; Year 2: Invertebrate Biology: Structure, Behaviour and Evolution, Biological Data Analysis and Interpretation, Animal Behaviour, Evolution, Professional Skills and Employability; Year 3: Year in Industry; Year 4: Individual Research Project, Extreme Animal Physiology. Optional modules: Year 1: Chemistry of Life, Fundamental Biochemistry, Green Planet: Plants and Our Future, Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology, Introduction to Human Physiology in Health and Disease and others; Year 2: Microbiology, Cell Dynamics: Division and Movement, Human Physiology in Health and Disease, Developmental Biology, Plant Biotic Interactions and Ecological Networks and others; Year 4: Biology of Parasitic Diseases, Conservation Science, Tropical Rainforest Expedition, Population and Community Ecology, Marine Ecology and Biodiversity and others.

Career pathways

By studying Zoology with us you’ll gain the invaluable skills and experience you need to work in a wide range of sectors, with a combination of lab experience and independent research making you an attractive prospect for potential employers. You can also go on to further education like Graduate Entry Veterinary Medicine or study for a Masters in our vibrant scientific community at Royal Holloway.

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