Zoology (Hons)

Overview

Explore a range of zoology-related subjects before tailoring your studies to suit your interests and career goals on this degree. You’ll also be able to experience international conservation and fieldwork as part of an exciting field trip to Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa.

This Zoology (Hons) course from Hartpury College provides a fantastic opportunity for you to study a range of zoology-related subjects. You’ll work in our labs as well as with different animals both on and off campus – exotics, domestics, invertebrates, livestock and wildlife. The course offers a variety of modules, with topics including biodiversity, animal behaviour, welfare, ethics, animal psychology, animal health and disease, nutrition and anthrozoology. As you progress through your course you’ll develop your own areas of specialism, gaining skills and experience ready for your chosen career path.

Industry opportunities

You’ll be able to gain experience in industry throughout the course, most specifically in the optional sandwich year: Students have recently gained professional experience in the UK as well as in New Zealand, the Seychelles, and Kenya through this. We’ll support you to gain a voluntary role during your studies to help prepare you for your career, and promote a variety of opportunities for you to travel. 

Our students gain work and research experience in our on-site facilities, as well as at local rescue centres, zoos and wildlife parks. We have strong industry connections, and host regular guest lectures as well as professionals undertaking practical demonstrations. Visits to a range of animal-based facilities will be offered throughout the course to support practical understanding and industry connections.

Graduate destinations

As a zoology graduate, you may go on to work in zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks, animal rescues, laboratories, conservation organisations or welfare centres. Studying a zoology degree will also give you the transferable skills you need for other graduate careers. Recent graduate destinations from our animal-based courses have included:

• Zoos and wildlife centres

• Animal charities and rescue centres

• Animal nutrition advisers

• Pharmaceuticals researchers

• Animal health and welfare advisers

• Animal education and outreach officers