BSc ZOOLOGY

Zoology is the science of animals Whether you re passionate about one particular group of animals or love the subject as a whole our enthusiastic academics will help you get the most out of this degree Many other universities offer a one-size-fits-all shared first year to all students from ecologists to biochemists but at Reading you will study animals from day one You will have the opportunity to build up field experience and select optional modules to follow your specific interests in this vast and fascinating area of study We received an overall student satisfaction score of 92 for BSc Zoology in the National Student Survey 2020 You study animal life at all levels from the simplest forms through to birds and mammals You will learn about populations and ecosystems animal behaviour evolution biodiversity and conservation In your second year we run unique field courses to a variety of locations across Europe and beyond In our Tropical Zoology field course you can learn first-hand about the amazing wildlife in locations such as the Galapagos Islands Borneo or Madagascar The costs of these trips are not included although all are subsidised In the final year you can complete a cutting-edge research project under expert supervision either in the field or the lab an opportunity that is no longer offered in many universities We arrange projects on a wide range of animals including urban mammals such as hedgehogs and foxes red kites insects and pond or fresh-water animals We also offer projects on animals in zoos

Duration: 13

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