Zoology with Professional Experience

Overview

The Zoology with Professional Experience BSc degree from the University of Reading give you the opportunity to get your hands on a lion’s skull at the University’s own museum, but with our four-year BSc Zoology with Professional Experience course, that’s just a tiny part of what’s on offer. Zoology is the science of animals: whether you’re passionate about one particular group of animals, or interested in the subject as a whole, we’ll help you get the most out of your degree.

Choose BSc Zoology with Professional Experience at the University of Reading

• 93% of graduates from Biological Sciences are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on HESA data, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20; includes all Biological Sciences responders).
• All graduates are eligible for membership of The Royal Society of Biology and can apply for Chartered Biologist status.

Many other universities offer a one-size-fits-all, shared first year to all students – from ecologists to biochemists – but, at Reading, you’ll study animals from day one. Enthusiastic academics from the School of Biological Sciences will teach you about animal life at all levels, from the simplest forms through to birds and mammals. Your zoology studies will explore the breadth of the animal world, including:

• populations
• ecosystems
• animal behaviour
• evolution
• biodiversity
• conservation.

Our wide range of optional modules enables you to follow your specific interests in this vast, fascinating area of study.

Career opportunities:

Our BSc Zoology graduates enter a variety of careers, including:

• conservation
• ecotourism
• animal welfare
• education
• consultancy
• pharmaceuticals
• wildlife management
• agriculture
• the civil service
• local government conservation units
• animal charities.

Accreditation

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) following an independent and rigorous assessment.