the university of sheffield's project-focused degree in zoology is a deep dive into biodiversity, conservation, animal behavior, genetics, physiology, and the impact of climate change. from students' first year they will study a range of zoology focused modules, with the freedom to explore optional topics from across the whole of bioscience. they will study topics across genetics, microbiology, evolution and biochemistry.

graduates will be encouraged to be creative, think independently, and express their ideas. they will be in the lab completing in-depth practical and studying animal anatomy and physiology in the university's alfred denny museum. students might also choose to do field research projects in the peak district national park, or travel for a field course in the united kingdom (uk) or abroad.