BSc Zoology with Placement Year

The BSc in Zoology with a Placement Year at the University of Sheffield is an intensive study program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of animal biology. This course delivers the scientific knowledge and indispensable practical skills needed to address important issues in modern biology including climate change and animal behaviour.Course Content: The course consists of a wide range of modules which allows students to understand zoology from a wide spectrum. In the first year, students undergo introductory subjects such as 'Biodiversity and Evolution' and 'The Living Planet' along with 'Practical and Professional Skills for Bioscientists'. For the second year, students go deeper into subjects like 'Animal Physiological Ecology' and 'Evolutionary Biology'. The final year involves more complex subjects like 'Marine Biology', 'Animal behaviour and Cognition', 'Conservation Principles' etc. There is also a special provision for an industrial placement year in between the second and third academic year.Key Modules: Some of the key modules included in this course are Animal Physiological Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Behavioural Ecology, Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics, Marine Animal Physiology, and Adaptation to Aquatic Environments.Accreditations: This course is accredited by The Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: A degree in Zoology with a Placement Year can provide various career opportunities, in sectors such as ecological consultancy, environment agencies, conservation organizations, and zoos. Graduates can also go on to study for higher degrees or find employment in fields such as teaching, scientific publishing, or patent law.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.