Zoology - Placement Year (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Key facts

You will learn from world-leading academics who bring their expertise into your lectures, practical work and small group tutorials. This will help to develop your understanding of the living world and how this knowledge can be applied to help address global environmental issues.

During your first and second year we will provide you with support to secure a paid placement. To prepare students for their work placement year, the Careers and Placements Team will provide advice and guidance on: the skills required to create effective CVs, cover letters and applications; tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres; how to create a relevant digital profile; and how to research employers and career sectors of interest. 

In your first year at Lancaster University's Zoology - Placement Year (Hons) degree you will learn about the broad foundations of the subject with additional options to study either another area of biology or a subject from a different science.

In Year two you will start to gain a deeper understanding of zoology at different levels as you begin to specialise in areas that interest you. Core modules include the study of evolution and vertebrate biology, and you will develop your research techniques in both the laboratory and the field.

You will spend your third year on placement, which may be in a science or non-science related position before returning to Lancaster where you will continue in your chosen specialities. The placement offers you the opportunity to work as a full-time employee of the organisation whilst still receiving both academic and pastoral support from the University. 

In your final year you will take a core module in animal behaviour. You will complete your own research project either working with internationally recognised academics or with an industry partner through the Enterprise and Business Partnerships team.