What Can I do With a Major

Major: Zoology

Description of Major:

Major branch of biological sciences involving the study of animals. Ranges from subatomic and cellular level of the smallest organism to the largest water-based mammal

Focuses on embryonic development, structure, function of body parts, habitat, and ecological interactions with other living organisms. In this program, you will study the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. You will focus on animal life, learning about how animals form, grow, maintain life, reproduce, and interact with each other and with the world around them. You will study basic biology, chemistry, physics, math and statistics, and general zoology courses in order to gain a firm foundation in the field.

Related Career Titles:

Animal breeder
Animal control officer
Animal lab technician
Biochemist
Cattle rancher
Conservationist
Ecologist
Farmer
Farm/ranch manager
Fishery biologist
Forester
Forest technician
Geneticist
Humane society worker
Kennel operator
Laboratory technician
Marine biologist
Microbiologist
Museum/zoo worker
Nature photographer
Nutritionist
Oceanographer
Park naturalist
Park ranger
Pathologist
Pest control worker
Pet shop manager
Veterinarian
Veterinary assistant
Veterinary technician
Wildlife biologist
Zoo keeper
Zoologist

Employment Areas;

Colleges and universities
Industry
Federal, state, and local government agencies
Zoos
Aquariums
Other collections of animals
Research and testing laboratories

Related Links:

American Zoo and Aquarium Association
http://www.aza.org/

American association of zoo keepers
http://www.aazk.org/aazknew/

American association of zoo veterinarians
http://www.aazv.org/

Humane Society
http://www.hsus.org/ace/352