BS Zoology at The Ohio State University

Zoology is the study of animals, from the simplest sponges to the most advanced arthropods, mollusks and vertebrates. The zoology major is housed in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, which offers courses in the major animal groups (e.g., invertebrates, fish, birds and mammals), as well as courses in evolution, ecology, aquatic biology, conservation, behavior, anatomy and physiology.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Zoology requirements cover both supportive courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and statistics, as well as core requirements within the major itself. Students choose one of two possible degrees: Bachelor of Science: Requirements include two semesters of introductory biology, two semesters of general chemistry, a semester of organic chemistry, two semesters of introductory physics, a semester of calculus and a semester of statistics. Bachelor of Arts: Requirements are similar to the BS degree, except that the introductory physics courses and statistics course may be at a lower level and the math requirement is reduced to college algebra.

Career pathways

A BA or BS in zoology is a liberal arts degree, and graduates may pursue careers for which a liberal education is the prerequisite. Entry level positions would also be open in the sciences, life sciences and biology.

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