Overview
Zoology studies the biology of animals at many levels: molecular, physiological, structural, evolutionary, behavioural and ecological.
The University of Otago emphasises the diversity and conservation of New Zealand’s unique animals and gives an appreciation of how animals function, whether they live on land, in fresh water, in the sea or as parasites.
Career opportunities
Graduates work in government departments, Ministry for Primary Industries, the Department of Conservation, Crown Research Institutes, regional and local authorities, medical and veterinary laboratories, wildlife and fisheries management, environmental consultancy and education.
Contact details
Email zoology@otago.ac.nz
Website otago.ac.nz/zoology
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
- Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
- Master of Science (MSc)
Papers
See the full list of Zoology (ZOOL) papers.
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Zoology
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BIOL 112 Animal Biology CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology STAT 110 Statistical Methods, or STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics | 18 18 18 |
| 200-level | ZOOL 221 Animal Designs for Living ZOOL 222 Evolutionary Biology ZOOL 223 Animal Physiology | 18 18 18 |
| 300-level | Three of: 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 Biological Data Analysis and Computing, is strongly recommended for students intending to advance to PGDipSci or MSc in Zoology, PGDipWLM, or MWLM, and is required for students intending to advance to BSc(Hons) in Zoology. | 180 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Zoology
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Prerequisites: |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Zoology
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Master of Science (MSc) in Zoology
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Minor subject requirements
Zoology as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, BHealSc, or BASc degree
Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), or Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BIOL 112 Animal Biology CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology | 18 18 |
| 200-level | At least two of: | 36 |
| 300-level | At least 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 |
| Total | 108 |
