Zoology with Entomology

Zoology with Entomology gives you a thorough grounding in the animal kingdom while directing particular attention to the most biodiverse group on Earth: insects and other invertebrates. Zoology as a discipline encompasses the structure, function, behaviour, ecology, evolution, and conservation of animals across all taxa. Entomology, which sits within that broader frame, focuses on arthropods and especially insects, which account for the vast majority of described animal species and play roles in ecosystems that are fundamental to the functioning of the planet, from pollination and decomposition to food webs and disease transmission.

At Harper Adams University, this four-year full-time programme allows you to study the structure, classification, behaviour, health, nutrition, and conservation of a wide range of animal species, with a specialised focus on insects and invertebrates embedded throughout. Harper Adams has a strong tradition of applied biological and agricultural science, and the zoology programme reflects that practical orientation alongside rigorous academic training. You will develop skills in field observation, laboratory analysis, taxonomy, and ecological assessment, learning to work with living organisms and to interpret findings in a scientific context.

This combination is particularly relevant to careers in conservation and wildlife management, where understanding invertebrate populations is increasingly recognised as central to ecosystem health. Graduates also go on to work in agricultural entomology and pest management, environmental consultancy, research, natural history museums, government agencies, and international development organisations working on food security and habitat protection. The research skills and scientific literacy the degree develops are equally valued in postgraduate study, and many graduates continue to master's or doctoral programmes in zoology, ecology, entomology, or conservation biology.