76 Best Zoology Degree Programs for 2025

With 76 top Zoology degree programs available in 2025, our curated list is your gateway to finding the ideal course that aligns with your career aspirations and academic goals.

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Msc Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty

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United Kingdom

Zoology

Master of Science (MSc)

Designed for students aiming to work in research, education, and industry in the life sciences sector. Specifically, this MSc will provide you with an advanced understanding of current and emerging issues in both Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare and provide you with an extensive range of lectures on a variety of topics.

English

1 Year

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MA Wildlife Documentary Production

University of Salford

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United Kingdom

Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Film Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

Do you see yourself staging shots of wildlife species in their natural habitats? Or perhaps you want to shed light on the pressing environmental issues affecting the natural world? Wherever your filmmaking interests lie, this MA in Wildlife Documentary Production degree will give you the research, scriptwriting and technical skills you need to take the first step in your professional career. Designed to give you the hands-on experience you’ll need to establish yourself as a skilled filmmaker, this wildlife documentary master’s degree will provide you with the opportunity to attend fascinating masterclasses given by expert practitioners with links to the television industry. So, alongside your lectures, seminars and field trips, you’ll also have access to advise from people with firsthand experience of the industry.

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1 Year

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Master in Animal Science

Kansas State University Manhattan Campus

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Veterinary Medicine

Master's Degree

The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is a comprehensive unit supported by about 50 faculty devoted to research, teaching, and extension activities related to domestic farm animal species. Currently, the department has approximately 1,200 undergraduate students advised in the department and about 75 graduate students pursuing either M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in the Animal Science graduate program. For graduate training, the department has animal research and teaching units located conveniently to the main campus. Those units include beef (grazing and feedlot), dairy, swine, sheep, poultry, and horse teaching and research units. In addition, both Call Hall and Weber Hall contain laboratories equipped to conduct to most analytical techniques required for research.

MA Program in Animal Behavior and Conservation

Hunter College

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science

Master of Arts (MA)

This 36-credit program prepares students interested in animal behavior and conservation (ABC) to develop and enhance their research skills and create an understanding of the behavior of animals as well as acquire credentials for employment in fields related to ABC. This free-standing master of arts program replaces the previous concentration in ABC within the Psychology MA program with no changes in requirements.

MS in Entomology

University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology

Master of Science (MSc)

Within the Entomology graduate program area, a student can select training from a wide range of courses and research programs to prepare for a career in any of the many professional entomology areas, including research, teaching, industry, and extension work.

BS in Canine Studies

Bergin University of Canine Studies

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The mission of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Canine Studies (Cynology) is to guide the students’ exploration of the canine species through a vast array of scholarly studies and experiences that expose the uniqueness of the dog’s coveted relationship with humans while providing an opportunity for students to explore their own species as it evolved through its relationship with the canine, and in so doing, provide a multitude of dog or human aligned job opportunities.

Animal Science

Hawkeye Community College

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Genetics, Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor's Degree

The Animal Science program provides you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to enter a career in animal science or transfer to a four-year college to continue your education. You will learn the complete life cycle of beef and swine from pasture to plate, and gain hands-on skills and knowledge in: Anatomy and physiology Animal behavior Record keeping Proper animal care Feeding and nutrition Reproduction and reproductive technology Production and farm management Meat science/butchering Learn from instructors who bring real-world experience from their education, everyday farming, and professional lives. Instructor certifications include: Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) ServSafe

Bachelor in - Animal Studies

Muskingum University

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science

Bachelor's Degree

This multidisciplinary major prepares you for a career path to focus on animals, their needs, and their relationship with human beings.

Bachelor of Science - Animal Behaviour Studies

Franklin & Marshall College

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Psychology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

There are many colleges and universities where students can learn about animal behaviour, but very few like Franklin & Marshall College provide opportunities in the Animal Behavior major of the Biological Foundations of Behavior program for undergraduates to work directly in the laboratory, field, zoos and other countries with many animal species, including aquatic invertebrates, fish, mammals, birds and capuchin monkeys.

BS in Animal Science

Brigham Young University - Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Animal Science is designed to prepare students to work in animal production agriculture, associated animal agribusiness, or competitively compete for entrance into veterinary school or other related Animal Science graduate programs.

MSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Hartpury University

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United Kingdom

Zoology, Veterinary Medicine

Master's Degree

Apply theoretical knowledge in practical environments to enact change. Make a positive difference in the world of animal behaviour and welfare. Our 360-hectare rural campus provides an inspiring place to develop your understanding.

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1 Year

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BSc/BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science

Scotland's Rural College SRUC

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United Kingdom

Zoology, Agriculture

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

This course offers an understanding of animal science and its applications, and a foundation in biological principles, as well as practical and laboratory skills. The aim of this course is to give you a sound knowledge and understanding of animal science and its applications. You'll learn practical and laboratory skills and develop an understanding of the environmental, ethical, and economic contexts in which the sector operates. You'll discover how animal science helps to improve the productivity and sustainability of livestock production systems and control disease epidemics. And you'll learn how it can be used to raise standards of animal welfare and to enhance wildlife biodiversity. You can also enter this course in year 3 and study as a top-up degree.

BSc in (Hons) Zoology

University Centre Myerscough

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United Kingdom

Biology, Zoology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The course will explore a wide range of zoology and animal science topics with an applied focus on broad themes around species ecology and biology, genetics, evolution and the latest global research. The course will prepare students for a wide range of careers throughout the zoological and animal industries.

BSC (HONS) ANIMAL BIOLOGY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Canterbury College

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United Kingdom

Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

This is a top-up degree course for students who have completed the HND Applied Animal Science or an equivalent award. This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the biology of animals and the conservation of wildlife.

Master in Wildlife & Fisheries Biology

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology

Master's Degree

Coursework in Wildlife/Fisheries Biology is available through the Frostburg State University Masters in Biology Program. With this program, study areas include aquaculture, aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecology, conservation biology, management techniques, population biology, evolutionary ecology, aquatic toxicology, habitat analysis or systematics, and systems modeling.

Marine Biology

New College Of Florida

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

An Area of Concentration in Marine Biology allows students to build a strong foundation in basic biological concepts, with an emphasis on marine organisms and ecosystems. This program of study is designed to prepare students for graduate or professional studies in marine biology, biological oceanography, or related fields, as well as for professional careers in marine or environmental fields.

Agriculture, Animal Science, B.S.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Agriculture

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Successful completion of the Animal Science track of Agriculture will enable students to apply for acceptance into graduate animal science programs needing a strong emphasis on sciences.

Marine Biology

University of Maine at Machias

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United States of America (USA)

Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

UMM is uniquely located at the headwaters of the Machias River estuary on the Down East coast of Maine. Far from the bright lights of the city, Machias is an ideal location for the naturalist. On the shore of the spectacular Gulf of Maine and the nearby Bay of Fundy, the ocean will be your classroom. We are minutes away from rocky shores, mudflats, salt marshes and sand beaches.

Specialization Animal Care

University College VZW Odisee

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Belgium

Zoology, Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor's Degree

Are you fascinated by animal behavior, animal health, animal care and animal welfare and is working with animals your big dream, then the Animal Care specialization is really something for you.

MSc Wild Animal Health

Royal Veterinary College

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United Kingdom

Zoology, Veterinary Medicine

Master of Science (MSc)

Over the past 30 years, interventions, for reasons of health, welfare and the conservation of free-living wild animals, have been undertaken with increasing frequency. Specialist veterinary expertise is required in order to diagnose and control diseases in wildlife.

Zoology

Zoology is the scientific study of animals, their behavior, physiology, classification, and distribution. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from the microscopic level of cells to the macroscopic level of ecosystems. Zoologists play a crucial role in understanding and conserving biodiversity, as well as in advancing medical research and environmental conservation efforts.