Harper Adams University - Prospectus 2024

“Without studying Zoology, I would still be working a job I hated doing.” Says Applied Zoology graduate, Gemma Hill. Instead Gemma spent her placement studying cetacean behaviour with whale watchers and saving turtles half-way across the globe while working remotely for a turtle sanctuary in Mexico. “Zoology gives you an in-depth insight into the animal kingdom and environmental processes that shape our world as we know it today. It’s so broad you can easily go in several directions when you finish - whether that’s employment or further education the choices are endless.” “100% both of my placements taught me some fantastic life lessons and taught me a lot of new skills. Both positions helped me uncover my dream of working in marine biology which I still aim to pursue in future years!” With an Applied Zoology degree, you can undertake a wide variety of careers. You may find yourself conserving endangered species and habitats, addressing animal health issues, improving agricultural livestock, or engaged in research or science communications. Or you may work in disease and pest control, in field research centres, in animal welfare and education, or perhaps developing policies and regulations. Since the pandemic, Dr Ellen Williams, a zoo animal welfare researcher at Harper, has been investigating the impact of zoo closures on its varied inhabitants! Whether it was the sexual health of primates or the mental health of meerkats, Dr Williams research has uncovered some extremely important trends that could influence the management of zoos for generations to come. Read more here At Harper you have the benefit of easy access to wildlife within a number of key habitats (including fields, woodlands and streams) across the Future Farm and wider estate. You also have a wide range of animals that are housed within the Companion Animal House. Why not take a look at our virtual campus tour to explore more? Explore Applied Zoology* We’re at the forefront of research Take a tour! Student Story: GemmaHill *subject to validation HARPER.AC.UK | 65