MSc (Zoology)

University of Galway

Research in the Zoology Department is mainly concentrated in the following broad areas: evolutionary biology, including the evolution of animal development ecological parasitology aquaculture and fisheries management ecology, behaviour, and conservation of a variety of animal groups, including: inshore marine and freshwater fish mammals and birds, especially squirrels, bats, and game birds centipedes (both coastal and inland species) introduced aquatic organisms (such as zebra mussels).The School of Natural Sciences is a School in the College of Science and Engineering and includes the subject areas of Botany & Plant Science, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Physics & Zoology. We have a strong tradition of excellence in research and scientific education. The School has over 130 staff members, 1600 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate students (MSc & PhD). Our staff and students have come from all over the world and the School aims to provide an excellent and exciting environment to learn, work and develop.