Zoology (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

Explore all aspects of animal life, from subcellular level to ecosystems, in a course designed for 21st-century scientists.

You’ll control the emphasis of your studies with opportunities to focus on species that interest you across a range of contexts including conservation, ecology, behaviour, evolution, environmental management, physiology, cell biology and genetics – allowing you to build a course to suit your passions and ambitions.

Plus, our Zoology (Hons) programme at University of Hull is built around skills requested by bioscience employers, including genomic technologies, field survey techniques, GIS, and science communication skills. You can even become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver as part of your degree, putting you one step ahead of the competition when you graduate.

Recent overseas trips have included Mallorca, Malaysia and Brazil, and you’ll also be spending time on residential field trips in the UK.

Future prospects

• The graduates go on to a wide-range of careers including professional biologists, laboratory officers, environmental consultants and microbiologists working for employers such as Reckitt, the Environment Agency, Natural England, wildlife trusts and conservation agencies.

• Students also go into postgraduate study across the world, including enrolling on our taught MSc in Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Monitoring, research Masters programmes, or PhDs.