Study Zoology and Animal Science at Deakin and you’ll gain a broad understanding of the current field of zoology with an emphasis on the latest research and the development of practical and evidence-based decision-making skills. The course has a strong focus on Australian fauna and its unique importance in the global environment. Throughout your course you’ll explore the potential effects environmental change may have on the evolution, disease and physiology of animals and how they adapt to a changing environment. The social and economic impact that human activity has on animals and their ecosystems will also be highlighted. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced staff, and combine your on-campus work with off-campus excursions. As a graduate you may find career opportunities in a range of areas including environmental monitoring and management, wildlife biology, private environmental consulting, government quarantine, museums and zoological research. Successful completion of the course may also lead to opportunities for further study including postgraduate research training both in Australia and overseas. Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements. Course structure To complete the Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science, students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as ‘subjects’) are equal to 1 credit point. So that means in order to gain 24 credit points, you’ll need to study 24 units (AKA ‘subjects’) over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year. The 24 credit points include 18 credit points of core (prescribed) units and 6 credit points of electives (which can be taken from any area of the University, or can be used to specialise in another area). Graduate outcomes Career outcomes Students with this degree may find career opportunities in a range of areas including zoological research, environmental monitoring and management, wildlife biology, private environmental consulting, government quarantine, research assistants, environmental managers, pest management officers, collection managers of aquaria and zoological gardens and with suitable teaching qualifications primary and secondary teachers. Further postgraduate studies including research training either in Australia or overseas, can also lead to students becoming research scientists in a specific field, museum curators or even a university academic. Course learning outcomes Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.