the major in zoology offers a broad education in the life sciences while providing a more specialized understanding of the structure, function and ecology of animals. this major qualifies students for post-graduate work in zoology and other life sciences and provides a sound science background for students wishing to pursue careers in teaching, government service or the private sector, insight into the diversification of life through a broad foundation in ecology, evolution, and vertebrate and invertebrate biology.students have the opportunity to participate in a field course, international exchange, and/or research projects.

• behavioural primatologist
• veterinarian
• contaminants evaluation officer