Zoology
Overview
Zoology is the study of the animal world: the ecology, evolution, physiology and behaviour of everything from protozoans to whales. It takes you from the laboratory to wideranging field studies. We investigate what animals are, where and how they adapt to their environments, how they react to environmental changes, and how they interact with plants and other animals.
Zoology is taught within the School of Marine & Tropical Biology, which is the largest research school in tropical biology within Australia.
Research projects @ JCU in Zoology
Undergraduate Degrees
Other Related Degrees
Joint Degree Options
Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time (generally four or five years) and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with:
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
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Bachelor of Engineering
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Bachelor of Laws
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Bachelor of Psychology
Postgraduate Coursework Degrees
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Graduate Certificate of Science
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Graduate Diploma of Science
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Masters of Applied Science
Postgraduate Research Degrees
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Masters of Science
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Doctor of Philosophy
Career Opportunities
Zoology graduates are employed in ecological, educational and conservation related fields including national park management, faunal assessment and species conservation, pest and disease control, university teaching and research, museum collecting and research, and zoos. An increasing number of zoologists are self-employed as environmental consultants or contract research workers.
