Zoology with Environmental Management

Through the programme you will specialist knowledge and skills in ecology, physiology, genetics, evolution, taxonomy and behaviour using the diversity of the Animal Kingdom as a focus, and in addition will allow you to develop your knowledge of ecosystems, conservation, and environmental protection. The programme recognises the importance of an understanding of both scientific principles and the socio-economic context to enable an intelligent application of policies, technologies, and management systems appropriate to wild, zoo, domestic, and agricultural animals, in the UK and internationally. Attention is given to specific strategies and key skills such as those emerging with respect to wildlife conservation, climate change adaptation and mitigation, disease and pest control, managing fisheries, improving livestock including through genetic modification, animal welfare on farms and in zoos, and the national and international legislation underpinning these subjects. As a Zoologist and an Environmental Manager, you will develop a broad knowledge of the complex interactions between biotic and abiotic factors in a variety of geographically diverse ecosystems and be able to apply a range of skills to solve practical problems and to undertake a wide variety of career opportunities.

BSc (Hons) Zoology with Environmental Management