Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) Aberystwyth University

Overview

Zoologists apply their scientific skills to understand animal life in all its diversity and complexity, and at all scales, from cells, to organisms, to ecosystems. On the Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University you'll also develop a solid foundation of transferable scientific skills, as evidenced by our Royal Society of Biology accreditation. You'll develop advanced skills in zoology research and ultimately conduct your own independent zoology research project.

Careers

What do I gain from studying BSc Zoology with integrated year in industry?

Graduates of BSc Zoology at Aberystwyth University:

• are skilled life scientists, with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of zoology
• have direct insight into zoology research thanks to their final year research projects, and our degree’s emphasis on research-led teaching
• may have international experience if they undertake academic exchange
• are confident and insightful critical thinkers, capable of working independently and as part of a team
• have strong scientific and data analysis skills that are desirable within and beyond the field of zoology
• are members of a supportive community of Aberystwyth University zoologists, past and present
• gain a year’s membership of the Royal Society of Biology after graduation to help them establish their careers.

What professions do our students go into?

Our graduates have skills desirable in a wide range of careers both within the field of zoology and beyond. They have:

• undertaken postgraduate study at Masters or PhD level, and established careers as zoology researchers
• worked in ecological consultancy, wildlife film making, zoo animal care and more
• established careers in science communication, environmental education and teaching
• taken on scientific roles outside of zoology due to their broad base of transferable scientific skills.