BSc Zoology with Foundation

The BSc Zoology with Foundation course at the University of Reading provides a comprehensive understanding of zoology through engagement with expert research and the latest developments in biological sciences. This course offers hands-on opportunities to learn about the diversity, function, and ecological roles of animals, including field-based study options at home and abroad.Course Content: The course starts with a foundation year that focuses on basic biological sciences, followed by in-depth study in areas such as animal behaviour, ecology, and evolution, and conservation biology, supplemented with practical internships. Students also undertake a final-year project, giving them the opportunity to specialise further in an area of personal interest.Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Foundations of Animal Life, Introduction to Animal Behaviour, Applied Animal Biology, Practical Skills in Zoology, Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour, and a Zoology Research Project.Accreditations: The BSc in Zoology with Foundation year is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Future Careers: Graduates from this course have been employed in roles such as ecological consultants, nature conservation officers, animal nutritionists, zoologists, teachers, researchers and animal rehabilitation specialists. Further study options direct to PhD are also available.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.