Stage 1 of this degree is shared with other biology degrees in the School.

If your area of interest changes before Stage 2, you can choose to transfer to our Biology degree (subject to achieving the appropriate grades).

Your study of animals becomes specialised, with topics such as animal function (physiology and development); animal behaviour and vertebrate biology. Optional modules are also available in more specialised topics

You'll also take a field course on the identification of insects and birds.

Modules

Compulsory modules

You take the following compulsory modules:

*Field courses take place prior to Stage 2

Optional modules

You take one of the following optional modules:

You study advanced specialist topics, many of which are linked to our research expertise. 

You'll also work independently, with the support of a supervisor on an extensive project with a choice of specialist topics including:

• molecular biology and biotechnology
• zoology
• conservation and policy
• social sciences and policy
• terrestrial ecology
• marine ecology
• oceanography

You will further develop your fieldwork skills through field courses.

Modules

Compulsory modules

You take the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules

You take three of the following optional modules:

*Africa Field Course: Conservation and Ecology takes place prior to Stage 3