Why Zoology at ARU?

• Study in Cambridge – a hub of expertise and wildlife institutions headquarters, and home to our £45m Science Centre.
• Get hands-on using world-class equipment in our 200 seat SuperLab, as well as on residential trips around the UK, with the added opportunity to study ecology in the tropics, and zoos in the Netherlands.
• Study on a course developed in line with industry standards, with accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology.
• Engage in innovative ‘Live Briefs’, designed, developed, and run with local employers such as the Wildlife Trust and Cambridge City Council, giving you exposure to ‘real life’ problem-solving.
• Gain valuable employment experience by applying for internships supporting research, or opt for our placement year with a range of exciting employers.

 

Our Zoology BSc (Hons) course will see you joining the likes of Charles Darwin, Dian Fossey, Jane Goodall and David Attenborough in exploring and explaining the diversity of animals from all over the globe.

 

You’ll build an understanding and skill set in anatomy and physiology, behaviour, genetics, ecology and evolution, and the importance of wildlife conservation.

 

As part of your studies, you’ll get the opportunity to learn hands-on zoology skills – with plenty of time in our labs in Cambridge, as well as on field trips around the UK and beyond. Develop the scientific training and practical skills you need for a career in wildlife conservation, environmental consultancy or in zoos.