James Cook University is a leading education and research centre for biology in the tropics. Internationally-recognised undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in biological sciences Dedicated research vessel, and research stations at Orpheus Island and Paluma More tropical courses and subjects than any other institution in the world Teaching and research facilities including the Advanced Analytical Centre and the Aquaculture Research Facility.

This course in zoology and ecology complements the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Sustainability undergraduate degrees offered on the Cairns campus.