Zoology University of Galway

Overview

Zoology from University of Galway  degree programme, students learn about animal morphology and function, their interactions with each other and with their environment, conservation, biodiversity and evolutionary biology.

Key facts

This degree aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the science of Zoology, including knowledge and understanding of diversity and taxonomy of animals (in air, on land, and in water), their ecology and evolution, the structure and function of animals from the cellular to organismal level, their conservation and exploitation, and mitigation of human wildlife conflicts.

Simultaneously, the programme of study provides students with specialist and transferable skills required to develop excellent careers in the field of zoology, conservation, ecological consultancy and related natural sciences.

The BSc In Zoology aims to develop strong scientific skills in students, with a sound foundation in the scientific process, and a good understanding of the ethics and importance of their work.

The programme is student centric and research-inspired – designed to integrate authentic coursework, knowledge gains, skills and experiential learning that will enable students to demonstrate a broad mastery of zoology.