What are some colleges that have good zoology programs, and offer zoology as a major?
Q. I am strongly considering becoming a zoologist. I need to know some really colleges (in the us) with that major. Plus, if anyone has any other zoology information, it would be very helpful.
Asked by J_Luv - Mon Nov 16 13:16:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Here is the list of top 10 zoology programs in the US from PHDs.org with their variable criteria weighted to emphasize the undergraduate programs. You can check this out for yourself and alter the importance of different criteria for yourself. You can also do the same for wildlife biology. (I used the sports school names for simplicity): 1. Duke 2. Cornell 3. Maryland 4. Florida 5. Texas 6. Minnesota 7. Wisconsin 8. Miami (OH) 9. Washington 10. NC State
Answered by Zombie Roach - Mon Nov 16 23:07:59 2009

What activities would a high school zoology club do?
Q. My friend and I are looking to start a zoology club within our high school. What sort of things can we do? We live near D.C., in Maryland specifically, and we weren't sure of activities that the club could sponsor... We've already come up with the ideas of visiting the National Zoo in Washington D.C, and the Baltimore Aquarium, and volunteering at local animal shelters, but what are some other things we can do?
Asked by Allison - Thu Nov 13 16:41:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm not sure. Maybe you should contact some established zoology clubs. They might be able to give you some ideas and help you make your zoology club successful so that it will continue long after you graduate.
Answered by Heather H - Fri Nov 14 08:19:55 2008

Where is the best college for zoology that is near or in Savannah Georgia?
Q. Well im in kind of a mess here any help would be greatly appreciated. My best friend from school really wants me to move in with him after we finish high school. And it being my second to last year I really need to start planning my college and what im going to do with my life. I just decided that I wanted to work as a zoologist. I thought this would be the best way to work with animals. Any way the problem is that my friend already got accepted to SCAD (savannah college of art ad design) but i really want to live with him. Are there any schools that are near scad that are for zoology? something that would get me a bachelor's degree in a biological science, a master's degree in zoology or wildlife management, or a doctoral degree in… [cont.]
Asked by cat paws - Fri May 4 17:40:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I recommend you do what is best for you. While I am sure he would love a roommate, he will find one. You need to concentrate on what you need right now. I know of two schools that have a good program. One is UNF (Jacksonville) and USF (Tampa). I actually know a girl that finished at USF. She works with Animals at Wild Adventures now. Good luck!
Answered by atlantaboi3 - Fri May 4 18:22:51 2007

My college only offers a certificate in zoology, will i still be able to apply to masters programs?
Q. I am planning at the moment to go for a certificate in zoology, or wildlife biology. After that i would probably work for a few years to gain experience and be sure it is a field i want to pursue. Then try to get my masters in one of the biology fields, probably marine biology. I am not yet committed to my college, should i look for a school that offers a 4 year degree or is a certificate fine for someone who wants to pursue a masters? Also, which option do you think would be better if marine biology is what i want to pursue?
Asked by Bob - Fri Feb 6 15:33:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am afraid you would not be able to get any jobs without a degree. Even seasonal zoology/wildlife biology jobs that pay less than minimum wage require that you have a degree. Why not earn a bachelor degree and take a quarter off each year to do some volunteer work or internships. You might also get involved with research with a professor on campus. This week can let you get a feel for the job while still in school.
Answered by birdgirl - Sat Feb 7 02:48:21 2009

Is studying zoology the same as studying to become a zookeeper?
Q. I want to specialize in primates, apes and monkeys. Is studying zoology the same as studying to become a zoo keeper?
Asked by Danno - Wed Apr 16 04:32:35 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. studing to be zoo keeper is to know the names , shapes , habbits , feeding ways ( general knowlege ) obout animals studing zoology is to know the previous and the claaifications ( spicies ... ) and the anatomy ang histology of more and more animals
Answered by pink panther - Wed Apr 16 04:44:35 2008

What are some easy zoology colleges to get into?
Q. Im researching colleges, and i have a moderate school, a dream school, but now i need to find an easy gimme school to get into that has zoology programs. Thank you.
Asked by Allen - Tue Sep 1 09:55:10 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. From the way you try to express yourself, and what you think you're looking for, I would suggest that you forget about college and go to work as a Factory Rat somewhere..
Answered by roger l - Tue Sep 1 10:19:34 2009

Is a Masters in Zoology the same as a Masters in Biological sciences?
Q. I am looking to get my Masters in Zoology, but the graduate school where im located only offers a Masters in Biological sciences. Is that pretty much the same thing, or would it be worth it to find an actual Masters in Zoology?
Asked by Nick W - Tue Oct 6 00:57:44 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Almost all colleges consider zoology under biological sciences. You take all the 'core' or credits needed for a biology major and then take your electives in the field of study you want- which is zoology. Before people speak out of their a** they need to do some research. Hope this helps!
Answered by Megan - Tue Oct 6 01:20:10 2009

Can anyone recommend a good course of study for middle school zoology?
Q. We are homeschooling and our daughter is interested in studying zoology. I've tried searching for books, but all I seem to find are high-school and college level. Are there any good material out there (books, websites, software, etc.) that would make for a good starter course in zoology?
Asked by BCDad - Fri Jul 17 11:34:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A Zoology course that has an Intelligent Design/Creationist viewpoint is offered by Apologia Publishing. They have a three-part Zoology course that was written for homeschool flexibility, (for instance if you had two children a couple years apart and wanted to teach their science together, you can do that.) So the books are adaptable for all upper elementary and middle school and can be taught in any order. Zoology 1 is flying creatures Zoology 2 is swimming creatures Zoology 3 is land animals The Apologia.com website has a really weird layout and they want you to log on to really see anything, and they charge full price too, so the "source" link (at the very bottom of my post) takes you to CBD instead where you can actually see the… [cont.]
Answered by Laurel - Sat Jul 18 16:09:21 2009

What professions are available to me with a zoology degree?
Q. I'm currently in my second college semester and my current major is zoology. My dream has always been to work with animals and maybe be a trainer of some sort. I was wondering what professions will be made available to me with this degree and what are the average salaries of these professions.
Asked by Bazooka33 - Thu Mar 19 23:47:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i'm just a kidd ;; but maybe microbiologistt ?
Answered by ducky. - Thu Mar 19 23:55:13 2009

What is the demand for people with a Zoology degree?
Q. I have to choose a science orientated course to do at university, and I'm thinking about Zoology, but will i be able to find a job with it after I'm done? Is there a demand for people who did Zoology in University?
Asked by wilmiev - Mon May 26 12:00:13 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have a BS in zoology, and a professor once told me that there are really only 3 avenues to go down... Research (either in the field or in the lab), a zoological park, or teaching. I agree with the above answer about getting internships, that is major. But another big piece of it that no one told me about is that you have to do some SERIOUS soul searching about your personality. For me, my ethical beliefs excluded most lab research, and I don't have the tenacity for most field research. I don't have the demeanor for teaching, except at university, which leads back to research. I minored in Marine bio, but discovered that I get seasick, I don't swim very well, and I HATE being in cold water. Currently I work in the Biotechnology… [cont.]
Answered by missvictoria30 - Mon May 26 12:24:27 2008

What jobs can you work if you obtain a Bachelors in Zoology?
Q. I want to be a Veterinarian, but first have to get my bachelors before I go to Vet Med school and I am thinking the best route is Zoology. I just want to know so I can work after I get the bachelors and go to school also. Thank you.
Asked by JackieT - Wed Dec 2 02:16:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Both a zoologist job description and a wildlife biologist job description are essentially that of a Biologist who specializes in non-domesticated animals. A zoologist job description involves studying the origin, behavior, social interaction, and life cycle of organisms in a controlled and natural environment. A wildlife biologist usually does more fieldwork - studying ecosystems, trophic levels, and impact on the overall wildlife of an area due to a series of factors such as climate, invasive species, and anthropogenic causes. Zoologists also do field research, but tend to specialize in a certain type of animal or a certain aspect of an animal. A career in zoology or wildlife biology generally requires at least a four year degree, often… [cont.]
Answered by Skechers - Wed Dec 2 02:26:20 2009

Whats the difference between ecology and zoology and how do you become either???
Q. I want to study chimps but not sure what proffesion is better for this ecology or zoology?? I also want to know what qualifications and experience is needed??-eg. what to take for alevels and degree with masters and whether it will help to have a phd.
Asked by Lemon-monkey..x.Emz.x... - Fri Aug 24 10:36:37 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ecology concentrates more on the environment and how animals interact with it. Quoting from an online biology dictionary: Ecology or ecological science, is the study of the distribution and abundance of living organisms and how these properties are affected by interactions between the organisms and their environment. It studies how organisms (e.g. plants and animals) interact with each other and their physical environment (e.g. climate and geology). The term was coined in 1866 by german biologist Ernst Haeckel from the greek oikos meaning "house" and logos meaning "science". ( While zoology concentrates more on animals, their biology, habitat preferences and how they interact with other animals: The branch of biology dealing with the… [cont.]
Answered by Cetacea - Fri Aug 24 12:33:32 2007

What do you study when doing zoology at uni?
Q. i am really interested in studying about animals, but i do not understand what is in the course for zoology. what kind of topics do you study?
Asked by innocent girl - Thu Dec 4 16:07:40 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Physiology, anatomy, cell biology, genetics, endrocrinology (hormonal systems), etc. Unfortunately, the sciences can be very reductionist - they break everything down into tiny little components rather than looking at the whole system* - in this case, you'll probably learn a whole lot about the the various animal systems and components, but not necessarily so much about the animals as a whole. If you're at a good school you will also be studying about evolution, as this is the centre tenet of the biological sciences. * Ecology (by definition) tends to be the exception to this rule. Also, it's changing slowly, but not a great deal.
Answered by urban naturalist - Thu Dec 4 17:59:30 2008

If i went on to do a Zoology course at university, what jobs are available?
Q. I am currently in my last year of School and i am looking to go to college and get a BTEC national diploma in animal management. Then i would like to go to University and study Zoology. I would really love to know what careers are available after Uni. Thank you in advance!
Asked by rawsdesk - Sun Mar 8 08:10:17 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Zookeeper, wildlife biologist, zoologist, scientific aide, biological technician. You can find employment with zoos, labs, museums, universities, government agencies, non-profits, and environmental consultant firms.
Answered by birdgirl - Sun Mar 8 14:48:21 2009

How much could I make working in a zoo with a Masters in Zoology?
Q. Im interested in working with animals but don't know how much I would actually make. Im torn between Zoology or Psychology.
Asked by lilbopeeper00 - Wed Sep 17 17:04:42 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends on what job you want to do in the zoo - there are many, such as keepers, curators, directors, office staff, restaurant and gift shop workers, groundskeepers, electricians, etc. For many of these jobs, you don't need a degree, or at least not one in zoology. To be a zookeeper, you do not need a degree - most zoos are more interested in experience with animals than qualifications. With or without a degree, a zookeeper's pay is generally quite poor - I used to be a zookeeper and earned minimum wage. If you wanted to be a zoo curator or director, you're probably going to need business degrees as well as or even instead of one in zoology. These people make a lot more money, but don't really have any contact with the animals like… [cont.]
Answered by Leolupus - Thu Sep 18 16:17:36 2008

How important is it to have the same research interests as the college professors for your B.S in Zoology?
Q. I am interested in a large variety of animals, mainly birds. However, the college I am looking at(which is pretty much the only college near me that has zoology) does not have the same research interests I am interested in. Does this matter for your undergrad??
Asked by noah l - Sat Oct 17 21:19:42 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think for your undergraduate study (and this applied for myself, I am an acedemic) it is better to get a solid grounding in scientific concepts across science rather than being specific. For research qualifications it is essential that your research alligns to that of your supervisor/s. My interest now is a lot different to 10 years ago when I was at your career stage so keep your options open. Go and say hello to the academics and ask them about their research. They would only be too happy to have an interested student inquiring about it.
Answered by chris - Mon Oct 19 01:52:18 2009

What kind of job could you get with a double major in business and zoology?
Q. I was thing of majoring in these two things because I know business is a good major to get a job with but zoology really interests me as well. Are these good majors to have together or would it be better to just stick to onw or the other? Thanks!
Asked by lish - Sun Dec 28 10:42:46 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm sure you could find something to do with the combo, but don't do business just because it will give you a good job. If you go far enough in science you can still earn a lot of money and have a great interesting job. Although, if you went into zoology and and became a vet, a business degree could help you when opening your own veterinary office. Really, if you don't find another degree in science you'd like to get (like I'm doing biology and chemistry, they compliment each other very well obviously) you could just go for the business degree. It certainly wont hurt. Good luck.
Answered by Sheepicorn - Sun Dec 28 11:13:00 2008

Where in pennsylvania is there a college with a zoology major?
Q. my friend is looking to major in zoology and is looking for something hopefully in Pennsylvania. anyone know any good colleges with that major?
Asked by Wolf - Thu May 31 12:21:19 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. One of the best in the country is close to Pa. It's Ohio Wesleyan U. in Delaware, Ohio. Two other options near Pa.: Ohio U. in Athens, Ohio & Rutgers in New Jersey, Newark campus (one of my boy scouts just accepted in Rutgers program).
Answered by Shy Guy - Thu May 31 14:20:06 2007

How hard is it to get into grad school for Zoology?
Q. I plan on getting a major in biology and then transferring to University of Wisconsin-Madison to get my PhD in Zoology my question is how hard is it to get in? Like grades GPA anything please help.
Asked by noah l - Wed Apr 8 17:29:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am a PhD student at UW Madison in anthropology, so I know a lot of zoology people. Our departments share a lot of professors, coursework, and colloquia (along with psychology we form The Big Three, esp. for work with primates since we have the primate center here), so it's a very active group and highly recommended! I've been here 5 years, each one better than the last. Moreover, I haven't gone a single semester without funding either as a TA, RA, and now as a predoctoral fellow. I have been very fortunate! As for my stats, I'm a female and I came in with a GPA of 3.78 for undergraduate coursework and GRE's at 710 math 720 verbal. Just having good grades and good scores, however, won't cut the mustard at UW; everyone in the competing… [cont.]
Answered by kittenish - Wed Apr 8 19:00:48 2009

how many years would it take to gain a phd in zoology in England?
Q. I would be very greatful for advice? Im wandering about going from college to uni and eventually gaining a PhD in Zoology and how many years it will take and what stages would I need to pass.
Asked by james - Mon Jan 15 20:12:05 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can get your PhD - 3-4 years Take all the classes you can each semester, and maybe even take summer school to get a PhD faster.
Answered by cripm88 - Mon Jan 15 20:32:33 2007