What determines an animal's resistance to disease? Why are some animals selective when choosing a mate? How do animals adapt to extreme environments? On this course, you’ll study the enormous variety of animal life on earth and discover the answers to these and many other questions. 

The course explores multiple aspects of animal biology, including animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, cell biology and physiology, as well as applied aspects of animal conservation and management. 

Laboratory technical skills and fieldwork will form an essential part of your training. You will learn key techniques and methods for the life sciences early in the degree and then have opportunity to apply them when identifying your own research questions of interest. You will also receive training in fieldwork techniques both at our stunning University of Stirling campus and at residential field courses in Scotland.