This degree offers a regional perspective relevant to local wildlife and animal health, and will also highlight key issues of international relevance by exploring suitable examples and case studies. Laboratory-based learning is supported by fieldwork at sites such as farming and breeding enterprises, animal health practices and natural habitats with wildlife populations.

You will study a wide range of topics including anatomy, animal health, biochemistry, cellular metabolism, immunology, microbiology, physiology and zoology.

In the final year, there is an opportunity for a research project or industry placement to explore your own area of interest and develop advanced technical skills.

Please note: - studying this program online does involve compulsory on campus laboratory sessions for some courses.

• Animal control officer
• Animal technician
• Biological scientist
• Clinical scientist
• Conservation and biodiversity manager
• Ecological advisor
• Evolution and adaption biologist
• Fisheries officer
• Park ranger
• Policy advisor
• Quarantine officer
• Researcher
• Wildlife officer
• Zoologist
• Geneticist
• Immunologist
• Laboratory technician
• Laboratory assistant
• Pathologist
• Cytologist

Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in animal management and welfare, animal biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, research institutes and centres, diagnostic laboratories, animal quarantine and disease surveillance, wild animal research and management.