Zoology: Further study

In 2011, six months after graduation, almost a quarter of zoology graduates had gone on to further study, with a further 5% combining further study and work.

Many zoology graduates choose to undertake postgraduate study at Masters or PhD level in order to specialise in a particular area of interest within their discipline, for example conservation biology, ecology and environmental sustainability, and ecology and management of the natural environment.

Some zoology graduates choose to pursue further studies in a different area entirely. Many postgraduate courses in areas such as marketing, finance, business, law, museums or journalism are open to graduates with a degree in any subject. These programmes are often directly vocational and, combined with relevant experience, will equip you for specific areas of employment. You may also choose to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in Scotland) in preparation for a career teaching biology or general science.

These trends show only what previous graduates in your subject did immediately upon graduating. Over the course of their career - the first few years in particular - many others will opt for some form of further study, either part time or full time. If further study interests you, start by thinking about postgraduate study in the UK and search courses and research to identify your options.

For details relating to finance and the application process, look at funding my further study.