Veterinary Degrees Online

Course overview
A search on the Internet for “famous zoologists” brings up Charles Darwin, Dian Fossey, Jane Goodall, David Attenborough and Richard Dawkins, to name but a few of the people whose lives have been shaped by a desire to study and to understand the many and varied aspects of animal life.

Zoology is the study of animals. It is a broad discipline, ranging from invertebrate biology to vertebrate physiology, ecology and behaviour. To understand animal life, zoologists are also interested in related subjects such as cell biology and genetics. Undergraduates studying Zoology at Anglia Ruskin have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as Animal Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation, Natural History or Wildlife Biology. Zoology graduates can become natural history film-makers; research technicians; laboratory managers; teachers; nature reserve managers or government advisors.

Module guide
Year one core modules:
Core Biology
Biomeasurement
British Wildlife and Conservation
Ecology
Introduction to Animal Behaviour & Welfare
Introduction to Marine Biology
Animal Form and Function
Year two core modules:
Parasitology
Vertebrate Biology
Invertebrate Biology
Practical Biology
Preparation for Research
Year three core modules:
Mammalogy
Biological Conservation
Undergraduate Project
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Hands-on practical classes and field trips form a significant part of the teaching of this degree, in addition to more traditional lectures, seminars and active learning sessions.
Study abroad
The Department has exchange agreements with the University of New Brunswick, Canada and Marshall University, West Virginia, USA. Students taking Wildlife Biology, Ecology and Conservation, Marine Biology and Zoology can take advantage of the exchange programme (subject to availability of suitable courses at the host University).
Associated careers

The Zoology pathway is designed to provide you with the specialised skills required to work as a professional in a wide range of areas relating to the biology of animals. You will receive a very good general training as a scientist, enabling you to work in the field or in the laboratory (or both!). Potential employers of Zoology graduates include zoos, government agencies, environmental consultancies, wildlife conservation organisations, educational and research establishments. The course may also lead on to further postgraduate study and a research career.
Assessment

This course uses a wide range of methods of assessment including essays, practical reports, computer based assessments, presentations, debates, classroom or laboratory-based tests, reviews of scientific papers and examinations. The weighting of different assessment methods varies between modules and levels of study.

Graduate Student Handbook – This manual includes policies and requirements of the Graduate Program in Wildlife Science. All the various forms required before and during a program of study are there, including the application for financial aid. The handbook can be downloaded in two formats by clicking on a link below:
Graduate School Handbook (MSWord doc)
Graduate School Handbook (PDF)
General Information

General information concerning the Graduate School can be found in the Graduate Catalog. The catalog also provides detailed information on course offerings, etc. under the Wildlife Program )seelinke below).
Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology Graduate Program
Graduate Application

If you are not a US citizen or permanent resident, you can apply through the Center for International Programs or email cip@nmsu.edu to request an application packet.

You can apply on-line at the Graduate School Application page if you are a United States citizen or a permanent resident. They will also be happy to send you a Graduate Catalog.

The following application materials should be sent to the respective locations:

Graduate School: *Application Form
Application Fee
Official Transcripts

Department:
3 letters of Recommendation
Writing Sample
GRE Scores