Through Deakin’s Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science, you’ll explore the social and economic impact that human activity has on animals and their ecosystems, and investigate how animals respond and adapt to changes in the environment, including climate change. The course has a strong focus on Australian fauna and its unique importance in the global environment. Apply the latest research techniques to test hypotheses in real-world settings and develop evidence-based decision-making skills valued by industry.

You'll work with living subjects in the lab and field giving you a first-hand understanding of the form and function of animals and the underlying mechanisms that influence their ecology and evolution. You’ll also learn broadly about how animal’s respond to changing environments over time. Best of all, your journey will be supported by teaching staff who share your passion for animals.

Employers value Deakin graduates’ range of practical experience and evidence-based decision-making skills. You’ll be well-placed to explore opportunities in areas including:

• zoological research
• environmental monitoring and management
• wildlife biology
• private environmental consulting
• government quarantine.

Graduates typically take on roles such as:

• research assistants
• environmental managers
• pest management officers
• collection managers of aquaria and zoological gardens
• primary and secondary teachers (with relevant teaching qualifications).

Further postgraduate studies, including research training either in Australia or overseas, can also lead to becoming a research scientist in a specific field, museum curator or even a university academic.