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Field of Study

Zoology

Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Overview Study details

This field of study offers incredible scope, with the opportunity to choose from courses that cover areas including climate change biology, insect science, physiology, fish and aquaculture, marine biology and mathematical modelling.

When you undertake honours, you'll be equipped to work as part of a research team in a semi-autonomous manner. You'll learn to identify key questions, plan experiments, acquire new techniques and interpret the results.

Highlights

1 in Australia for environmental sciences

QS World University Rankings 2025

1 in Queensland for biological sciences

QS World University Rankings 2025

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Zoologist
  • Senior ecology consultant
  • Conservation officer
  • Conservation researcher
  • Land management officer
  • Principal species zoologist
  • Zookeeper
Allie Nance

My experience as an honours student helped me understand what it takes to lead a research project. The subjects throughout my degree were a wonderful mix of theoretical and field-based learning, led by engaging lecturers and tutors who were always happy to have a chat.

Allie Nance
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Ecology and Zoology)
Allie Nance

My experience as an honours student helped me understand what it takes to lead a research project. The subjects throughout my degree were a wonderful mix of theoretical and field-based learning, led by engaging lecturers and tutors who were always happy to have a chat.

Allie Nance
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Ecology and Zoology)

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work
  • Fieldwork

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • BSc(Hons) Research in Biological Sciences
  • Critical Thinking and Communication in Biology

See courses and program structure

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