Zoology (BS)
The Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in zoology is for students who seek professional employment in animal biology, or who seek admission to graduate programs in animal biology or to health-related professional schools. The degree contains core courses in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus and statistics. Students will complete a concentration encompassing several branches of modern zoology, while allowing focused study in any one of those fields. Concentration options include: animal behavior and neurobiology; cell and developmental biology; ecology, evolution and organismal biology; general zoology; genetics; marine biology; or zoo and aquarium science.
Uncommon Pursuits.
Graduates in zoology (BS) pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of animal biology, research and ecology.Alumni work at:
- Conservation agencies
- Federal, state and local agencies
- High schools and middle schools
- Museums
- Research laboratories
- Wildlife management and pre-veterinary fields
- Zoos and aquariums
Alumni work as:
- Animal caretakers
- Biology assistants
- Computer specialists
- Cytogenetic technicians
- High school and middle school teachers
- Park naturalists
- Museum collections managers
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