Zoology is available as a minor, major and extended major.

Program requirements

The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major. 

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
  • Major compulsory - a course required for this major
  • Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
  • Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BSc core courses - complete 4 units

SCIE10001   Theory & Practice in Science

STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR 

STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ]

Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units
BIOL10202  Genes, Cells & EvolutionBIOL1040  Cells to Organisms
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
BIOL1030 Global Challenges in BiologyRefer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major.
Elective courses - choose 6 units

2 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

 

 

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Recommended course:

MARS1001 Living Oceans

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units
BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental DesignBIOL2204 Zoology
Elective course for major - choose 2 units
BIOL2010 Ecology BIOL2201 Evolution 
Elective courses - choose 10 units

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

 

 

 

 

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Recommended courses:

BIOL2202 Genetics

BIOL2203 Plant Biology

BIOL2205 Insect Science

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective course for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major. 

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Elective courses for major - choose 8 units
BIOL3030 Urban EcologyBIOL3205 Physiological & Integrative Zoology
BIOL3207 Animal BehaviourBIOL32321 Insect Identification & Taxonomy
BIOL3209 Biodiversity & SystematicsBIOL3320 Vertebrate Diversity & Evolution
BIOL3340 Fish, Fisheries & AquacultureResearch Project2
BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological Data 
Elective courses - choose 8 units

Program elective or general elective5

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective5

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. BIOL3232 offered in Summer Semester only. 
  2. Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: SCIE32403 or SCIE32414
  3. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2. 
  4. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  5. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.