The BSc. in Animal Biology prepares its students for careers involving the care, production, and conservation of animal life. The programme examines the evolutionary origins of the various groups of animals, their structure, physiology, interspecific associations, defence mechanisms, ecology and behaviour.

The programme aims to do the following:

1. Introduce the complexities of biological organisation of animals at a variety of levels (from cellular to whole organisms to taxonomic groups).
2. Introduce the complexities of biological organisation of animals at a variety of levels (from cellular to whole organisms to taxonomic groups).
3. Explain the effects of interspecific associations, defence mechanisms, and evolutionary forces on the success of animals.
4. Instill an understanding of ethical and welfare issues related to animal biology.
5. Develop skills in laboratory and field techniques that are used in the study of animal science.
6. Emphasize the communication of zoological information and concepts in an effective manner.

Students pursuing this programme are required to take a minimum of thirty-nine (39) advanced credits.

• Listing ID: 5350
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Biology
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 08 Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary - 084 Veterinary - 0841 Veterinary
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: BIOL0011 & BIOL0012 OR CAPE Biology (units 1 & 2)
• Number of Credits: 30 Advanced Level credits (54 credits in total)