Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science
Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science
Through Deakin’s Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science, you will explore the social and economic impact human activity has on animals and their ecosystems. Investigate how animals respond and adapt to changes in the environment, including climate change, with a strong focus on Australian fauna and its unique importance in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Through Deakin’s Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science, you will explore the social and economic impact human activity has on animals and their ecosystems. Investigate how animals respond and adapt to changes in the environment, including climate change, with a strong focus on Australian fauna and its unique importance in the global environment. Apply the latest research techniques to test hypotheses in the real-world and develop the evidence-based decision-making skills valued by industry.
You will work with living subjects in the lab and field, giving you a first-hand understanding of the form and function of animals and the underlying mechanisms that influence their ecology and evolution. You will also learn broadly about how animals respond to changing environments over time. Best of all, your journey will be supported by teaching staff who share your passion for animals.
Interested in a career that cares for the future of our furry and feathered friends?
If you’re fascinated by the way animals behave, adapt, evolve and survive, you’re not alone. Animal enthusiasts choose Deakin to turn their passion into a rewarding career because of our research-informed teaching and practical approach to learning. This hands-on approach ensures you will develop the technical and practical expertise required to thrive in your career, as well as the communication, teamwork and critical-thinking skills to equip you for future roles in the field.
As you advance through the course, you will be exposed to many unique aspects of zoology. These include physiological and behavioural adaptations to environmental change, disease ecology, animal sensory neurobiology and behaviour, as well as ecological and conservation genetics. The wide range of core units will broaden your skill set, expanding your career options across the growing zoology and animal science field.
How you will learn is as important as what you will learn. Start preparing for your future career by undertaking a discipline-specific industry work placement. Study animals working alongside academic staff who aren’t just teachers, but researchers at the forefront of their respective fields.
Career outcomes
Employers value Deakin graduates for their range of practical experience and evidence-based decision-making skills. You will be well-placed to explore opportunities in areas including:
zoological research
environmental monitoring and management
wildlife biology
private environmental consulting
government quarantine.
Graduates typically take on roles such as:
research assistants
environmental managers
pest management officers
collection managers of aquaria and zoological gardens
primary and secondary teachers (with relevant teaching qualifications).
Further postgraduate studies, including research training either in Australia or overseas, can also lead to becoming a research scientist in a specific field, a museum curator or even a university academic.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU). It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities. Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
