Zoology is the science of animal life. It is a wide-ranging subject, focusing down from the whole animal and its interactions with the environment to the molecular level. Zoologists are at the forefront in understanding climate change, managing natural resources and in our fight again human and animal diseases.

Zoology courses are designed to provide a broad based set of specialist and generic skills. A considerable number of Zoology graduates continue their education by reading for higher degrees either in the UK or abroad. Graduates may also enter biology teaching or general science by taking a postgraduate diploma. Graduates often find full-time employment in a wide range of careers. Typical employers include universities, research institutes, government agencies (e.g. SEPA, SNH), environmental consultancies, environmental charities including WWF & RSPB, National Health Service, libraries and commercial enterprises in aquaculture, animal nutrition and animal health.