Central American red-eyed tree frog, Agalychnis callidryas
This degree provides broad training in the zoological sciences. The flexible nature of the programme allows you to select units from other disciplines, including oceanography, computer sciences and languages, with the opportunity to specialise in cell/developmental or ecological/ evolutionary zoology in year three. You can also choose between a laboratory-based or field research project, with fieldwork undertaken in the UK or abroad.
Key facts
Career opportunities
Flexible, interdisciplinary programme, with opportunity to choose modules from other disciplines and change degree in year one
−− Postgraduate study −− Teacher training −− Conservation and the environment −− Agriculture −− Industry −− Journalism
Field trip to Spain in year one Year three project undertaken as part of a research team working at the cutting edge of zoology
Typical course content −− Molecular basis of life −− Field course in Spain −− Cellular and genetic mechanisms −− Diversity of life −− Ecology and evolution −− Animal behaviour −− Biodiversity and conservation −− Neuroscience −− Animal development −− Immunology
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What to do next Contact the Administrative Assistant for Admissions for more information. A detailed course brochure is available. School of Biological Sciences Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 7755 Email: bsentry@southampton.ac.uk www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci