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Study Zoology at Otago

• Overview
• Qualifications
• Papers
• Major Subject and Programme Requirements
• Minor Subject Requirements
• Further Information

Overview

Zoology is the study of the biology of animals. This simple definition, however, hides the complexity of the subject. There are many levels at which the biology of animals can be studied: molecular, physiological, structural, evolutionary, behavioural and ecological. Our courses emphasise the diversity and conservation of New Zealand's unique animals.

A degree in Zoology will give you an appreciation of how animals function at all levels, whether they live on land, in fresh water, in the sea, or as parasites.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons))
• Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
• Master of Science (MSc)

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Papers

See the full list of Zoology (ZOOL) papers.

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Programme Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Zoology

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	BIOL 112 CELS 191 STAT 110 or STAT 115	18 18 18
200-level	ZOOL 221 ZOOL 222 ZOOL 223	18 18 18
300-level	Three of ZOOL 313, ZOOL 314, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 316, ZOOL 318, ZOOL 319, GENE 312 One further paper from ZOOL 313, ZOOL 314, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 316, ZOOL 318, ZOOL 319, GENE 312, GENE 314, MARI 301, MARI 302	54   18
Plus	180 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science ZOOL 316 is strongly recommended for students intending to advance to PGDipWLM, PGDipSci, or MSc in Zoology	180
Total		360

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Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Zoology

Stage	Papers	Points
1st stage	BIOL 112 CELS 191 STAT 110 or STAT 115 72 further points	18 18 18 72
2nd stage	ZOOL 221 ZOOL 222 ZOOL 223 54 further 200-level points from Science subject lists 18 further points	18 18 18 54 18
3rd stage	ZOOL 316 Four of ZOOL 313, ZOOL 314, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 318, ZOOL 319, GENE 312 One of ZOOL 313, ZOOL 314, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 318, ZOOL 319, GENE 312, GENE 314, MARI 301, MARI 302 18 further 300-level points from Science subject lists With Head of Department approval GENE 311 may be substituted for one 300-level ZOOL paper	18 72   18   18
4th stage	ZOOL 490 Four of ZOOL 410, ZOOL 411, ZOOL 412, ZOOL 413, ZOOL 414, ZOOL 415, ZOOL 416, ZOOL 417, ZOOL 418, ZOOL 419, ZOOL 420, ZOOL 421	48 96
	There is no second stage Honours course in this subject; admission to the Honours programme is normally at third stage (after passing a total of 252 points, including at least 108 points above 100-level, in the first and second years of study)

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Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Zoology

Papers
ZOOL 480 Four of ZOOL 410, ZOOL 411, ZOOL 412, ZOOL 413, ZOOL 414, ZOOL 415, ZOOL 416, ZOOL 417, ZOOL 419, ZOOL 420, ZOOL 421
Note: With the approval of the Head of Department or Programme Director concerned, a 48 point dissertation or project may be substituted for any project of fewer points prescribed in the tables above.

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Master of Science (MSc) in Zoology

Papers

ZOOL 495, and four of ZOOL 410, ZOOL 411, ZOOL 412, ZOOL 413, ZOOL 414, ZOOL 415, ZOOL 416, ZOOL 417, ZOOL 418, ZOOL 419, ZOOL 420, ZOOL 421. ZOOL 5 (thesis) Up to 24 points (48 points in exceptional circumstances) from other programmes may be substituted for one (respectively, two) of ZOOL 410-421. Students are strongly recommended to take ZOOL 316 or its equivalent before enrolling for the degree.

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Minor Subject Requirements

Zoology as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree

Level	Papers	Points
100-level	BIOL 112 CELS 191	18 18
200-level	Two of ZOOL 221, ZOOL 222, ZOOL 223	36
300-level	One of ZOOL 313, ZOOL 314, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 316, ZOOL 318, ZOOL 319, GENE 312 One further paper from ZOOL 313, ZOOL 314, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 316, ZOOL 318, ZOOL 319, GENE 312, GENE 314, MARI 301, MARI 302	18 18
Total		108

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Further Information

Email us at zoology@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/zoology