Undergraduate Zoology 2026-2027

This course considers the evolution, physiology and behaviour of domestic, companion and captive wild animals in relation to their husbandry and care.

You will apply your knowledge of biology and zoology to the improvement of management practices and to the enhancement of animal welfare.  Field trips to local farms and a wildlife park will allow you to observe industry standards for captive animal welfare.

By researching and presenting a seminar on ethical issues related to animals in captivity, you will develop critical thinking skills and build experience in constructing and evidencing an argument, and also gain skills in group working and oral communication.

In SE Sulawesi, Indonesia, students experience tropical marine ecology at the centre of the coral triangle.

This residential course, at a well-equipped Operation Wallacea site, provides a safe, supported experience in tropical reef surveying and identifying reef organisms.

Completion of PADI open water diving or snorkelling training on site allows students to successfully and confidently engage with daily dives.

Lectures and tutorials complement the field work to ensure students gain an in-depth understanding of tropical reef ecology as well as reef restoration and conservation efforts.

By completing the assessments, students gain the capacity for detailed observation, recording, investigation, and critical reflection.

Cost: £2075 + flights to Jakarta (ca. £600-700)

Dates: 27th March - 10th April 2026 (tbc)

The variety of infections and pathologies seems almost limitless, and although some of the commonest infections have been studied intensely, it's fair to say that the biological and environmental processes relating to infections are often poorly understood. We are also living through a time when some deadly diseases are on the increase – this is for a host of reasons including overuse of antibiotics or misinformation about common therapies such as vaccination. Infectious disease isn’t going away.

In this course, you will have practical instruction on current technologies used in disease detection. You’ll also have the opportunity to present on a disease-related subject of your choice and to demonstrate your general understanding of the material covered in the lectures.