Zoology with Herpetology (Hons) Bangor University

Overview

Reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, turtles and lizards have long been popular subjects for research due to their sensitivity to environmental changes. Now, alarming species decline and a growing focus on conservation is fuelling the demand for professional scientists with both specialist and broad zoological knowledge.

Career

Herpetologists work mostly in government or non-governmental organisations, ecological consultancy and zoological institutes as well as universities. A range of career paths is available within these organisations, including research, conservation breeding, wildlife monitoring and assessment, implementation of conservation management plans and evolutionary biology.

Specialising in herpetology gives you a better chance of pursuing a career researching or working with reptiles and amphibians since most positions in the field require at least a Bachelor’s degree.

Many of the Zoology with Herpetology (Hons) graduates offered at the Bangor University  go on to careers in ecological consultancy, environmental consultancy, animal welfare, for example, working for zoos, or animal conservation, including various country wildlife trusts. Others work for statutory organisations like Natural Resources Wales or Natural England.