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Animal biology

Choose a major in Animal Biology

Skin, scales, feathers, fur.

Scientists estimate there are 1-2 million species of animals on Earth—and we’ve only discovered a fraction of them. Animal biology is the study of living terrestrial, avian and aquatic animals. It explores the chemical and physical makeup of animals, including their evolution, behaviour, physiology, ecology and biodiversity. The diversity of animal life is astounding and the lessons we learn from animals can be applied to agriculture, environmental conservation and management, veterinary science, education and public policy. Learn in the field and the lab, with an eye to the global challenges facing animals and the role we play in their future.

Why study Animal Biology?

  • Open your mind to the tremendous biodiversity on Earth
  • Apply scientific methodology to your love of animals
  • Pursue a career in animal-related fields
  • Experience animals in the classroom, field and lab
  • Understand how animals operate, from their molecular makeup to their relationship with the environment

What you will study

  • Animal behaviour
  • Marine mammals, sharks, fish, birds, reptiles and insects
  • Ecology
  • Evolution, genetics and biological diversity
  • Biostatistics

Add Animal Biology to your degree

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How many topics will you study?

A major in Animal Biology consists of:

  • 22.5 units of Year 1 topics
  • 18 units of Year 2 topics
  • 18 units of Year 3 topics.  

Your career

Prepare yourself for a career in wildlife protection and rehabilitation, animal medicine and research, farming, government and education.

Potential occupations include:

  • wildlife rehabilitator
  • farm manager
  • animal scientist
  • government regulator
  • conservationist
  • park ranger.

Potential employers include:

  • environmental and conservation organisations
  • zoos and wildlife sanctuaries
  • wildlife tourism companies
  • universities
  • government.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form. 

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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