Zoology with Professional Studies

Zoology is the study of animals, from the simplest invertebrates to the largest terrestrial or marine mammals. simple animals often provide models for the study of higher, more complex species (including humans) and help drive basic research that transcends the subject boundaries.

All students will spend a minimum of 46 weeks in a work placement during which they will carry out some project type work. students will begin preparations for the placement in the first semester of stage 2 and the placement will be assessed within the module professional studies.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Graduates pursue careers in teaching, nature conservation and laboratory-based posts in biomedical, industrial, pharmaceutical, academic and government institutions as well as in universities and colleges of higher education. the remainder undertake further training in areas such as computing, administration and management or medicine (human or veterinary), developing their skills from a sound scientific background. further training also helps them to find employment in a variety of non-biological careers, including public service administration, industrial management, banking, accountancy and computing. employers are looking for graduates with generic skills of communication, problem-solving, data analysis, social skills, a range of interests and a record of success. we believe that a degree in zoology will help our students to develop these skills. for further information on careers see the institute of biology website. please note that the same careers are open to both zoology and biology graduates.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Northern Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Queen's University Belfast has partnerships with the following companies: