Zoology - Biological and Biomedical Sciences Trinity College Dublin

Overview

The Zoology - Biological and Biomedical Sciences programme at Trinity College Dublin offers an extensive exploration of the animal kingdom from cellular levels to entire ecosystems. Students engage with the study of life's diversity, investigating how organisms function, reproduce, and interact with their surrounding environments. This degree provides a robust foundation in biological sciences while addressing critical global challenges related to the environment and human well-being.

Why Zoology - Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Trinity College Dublin?

Trinity College Dublin maintains a strong commitment to research-led teaching, ensuring that students learn from active researchers at the forefront of their fields. The department boasts significant strengths in ecosystem ecology, biodiversity, and the evolution of infectious diseases. Students benefit from access to advanced methodologies, including stable isotopes, proteomics, and numerical computation, alongside traditional fieldwork and analytical chemistry techniques.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 29570 per year
• European fee: EUR 4832 per year

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Syllabus

The initial two years provide a broad foundation in biological and biomedical sciences. In the final two years, students specialise in zoological concerns, focusing on environmental and medical biology. Modules may include:

• Genetics
• Behaviour
• Developmental Biology
• Entomology
• Environmental Zoology
• Medical Zoology
• Ecosystem Ecology
• Comparative Physiology

Year 4

• Capstone Research Project

Careers with Zoology - Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Graduates from this programme have achieved international success, including Nobel Prize recognition for transformative medical research. Many alumni pursue academic or research careers across every continent, while others enter the agriculture, fisheries, and environmental sectors. Employment opportunities are frequently found within the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and various biomedical industries.

The versatile skill set acquired during the degree allows graduates to transition into diverse roles such as wildlife filmmaking, data science, and biotechnology. Others find success in environmental consultancy, veterinary medicine, or education at second and third levels. The programme also prepares students for positions within international non-governmental organisations, zoos, and museum curation.