Zoology is the science of animals and the environment in which they live. The Department of Zoology has a long tradition of quality research and teaching across many sub-disciplines of zoology, including animal diversity, ecology, toxicology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, embryology and research methodology. First year modules are introductory courses, while second year modules cover anatomy, physiology and animal diversity. At third year level, teaching is focused on ecology, particularly aquatic ecology, with students doing modules such as freshwater, marine, estuarine and terrestrial ecology, ecophysiology, ecotoxicology and research methodology.

The Zoology Department offers seven degrees in combination with other departments.

These double major degrees include :

• Zoology with Biochemistry
• Zoology with Botany
• Zoology with Chemistry
• Zoology with Human Movement Science
• Zoology with Hydrology
• Zoology with Geography
• Zoology with Microbiology.