Zoology is a science dedicated to the study of animal life, and our degree provides a flexible range of modules covering the different elements from animal behaviour to cellular processes and physiology and from taxonomy and the diversity of animal life to evolution. Benefit from support to secure a paid placement, enabling you to experience twelve months working in the type of organisation that you might aspire to join when you graduate.

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

To prepare you for your work placement year, our Careers and Placements Team will provide advice and guidance on:

the skills required to create effective CVs, cover letters and applications

tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres

how to create a relevant digital profile

how to research employers and career sectors of interest.

In addition, great emphasis is placed on developing self-awareness and on how to present yourself professionally to employers. This optional provision will be delivered via a blend of traditional and digital methods, including face-to-face workshops, online webinars, e-courses, and 1:1 appointments.

The University will use all reasonable effort to support you in finding a suitable placement for your studies. While a placement role may not be available in a field or organisation directly related to your academic studies or career aspirations, all placement roles offer valuable experience of working at a graduate level and gaining a range of professional skills. If you are unsuccessful in securing a suitable placement for your third year, you will be able to transfer to the equivalent non-placement degree scheme and continue with your studies at Lancaster, finishing your degree after your third year.