Zoology is a science dedicated to the study of animal life. Our degree provides a range of modules covering elements from animal behaviour to cellular processes and physiology, from taxonomy and the diversity of animal life to evolution. This broad range of modules allows you to focus on the topics that interest you.

You will learn from our world-leading academics, who bring their expertise into your lectures, practical work and small group tutorials. This will develop your understanding of the living world and how this knowledge can be applied to help address global environmental issues.

Practical work doesn’t just take place in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You will also have the opportunity to participate in one of our exciting field trips, which include local excursions to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Bowland Fells, or residential trips to Doñana National Park in southwest Spain, which is home to a plethora of plant, bird and animal species, including the world’s most endangered cat, the Iberian lynx. You can visit some of the UK’s last remaining natural habitats in rural Scotland and witness a range of animals, including red deer, osprey and golden eagles, or contribute to an expert-led study of the Rift Valley of Kenya, where you will evaluate the challenging balance between tropical conversation and human activity.