BSc (Hons) Zoology

The Zoology BSc (Hons) course offered by Lancaster University is a three-year undergraduate program that aims to provide a thorough understanding of animal life. The course covers a wide range of topics, from individual animals to entire ecosystems, in both lecture-based theoretical teaching and practical, hands-on sessions in laboratories and field trips.Course Content: In the first year, the course introduces students to the basics of animal biology, with modules on cell biology, ecology, genetics, and animal physiology. The second year delves into more specialized topics, including animal behavior, disease, and conservation. The third year allows students to choose from a range of advanced topics according to their interests, with the option to spend a term working in a research laboratory or on a wildlife project.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Animal Diversity, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Behavioural Ecology, Conservation of Wildlife and Livestock, Biodiversity and Conservation, and a Research Project.Future Careers: Graduates from this course go on to work in a variety of roles including wildlife conservation officers, zookeepers, animal welfare officers, teachers, research scientists, and more. Many graduates also undertake further study at the postgraduate level to specialize in a particular area of zoology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.