Zoology/Animal Biology

STEM • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

What is it about?

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla.

Numbers at a glance

166th
Popular nationwide
86
Search Rank on O's List
41
Colleges offer it
1,471
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
427
Women
1,044

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O's Insights on Zoology/Animal Biology

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 91% of graduates come from public universities.

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