This course has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited courses meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills. Please note that the accreditation applies to Levels 4, 5 and 6 of the Single Honours course only.<br>Zoology involves the study of the structure and function of animals, biodiversity and ecology of ecosystems, and conservation biology. This knowledge is essential in order to understand, protect and manage species, habitats and ecosystems. The course aims to provide you with a wide skillset, and covers both local and global terrestrial and aquatic zoological issues whilst encouraging both a theoretical and applied approach to the subject.<br><br>This course offers great opportunities for those interested in environment and species management or in becoming part of the global scientific community. Our staff have both national and international practitioner and research experience, and use this when delivering teaching.<br><br>You will be taught by lecturers with specialist expertise in a number of growing areas of conservation, behaviour, and welfare science and, as well as the national and international field course, there are further options for studying and researching abroad as part of your degree.<br><br>There are opportunities for overseas research. Recent trips have included South Africa, the Philippines and Madagascar.