Zoology

Zoology is the study of animals at all levels, from their evolutionary origins, molecular and cellular biology to their behaviour, ecology, evolution and management/conservation. Our course is taught by some of the leading scientists in these fields, and is informed by our wide ranging research expertise. The University of Leeds has risen nine places to 77th in the latest rankings Zoology is the scientific study of the animal kingdom.

It encompasses the molecular building blocks of life through to the way that animals behave and interact with their environment. Zoologists understand the diversity of animal forms and how they function. After graduating from this course, you’ll have developed a range of specialist knowledge and transferable skills, equipping you to work in a variety of fields, including nature conservation, animal production or scientific research.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop teamwork, independent working, problem-solving and communication skills, all of which are in demand by employers. You’ll study everything from animal cell biology, physiology and behaviour, to how animals are shaped by evolutionary forces and how animal populations and communities function. With opportunities for intensive field study during every year of the programme, field courses will build on your practical lab and experimental design skills.

In your final year, you will be tasked with completing your own fully independent research project.