Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, offers an undergraduate degree in animal physiology, as well as a master's degree in zoology and wildlife conservation. The animal physiology program includes lectures and laboratory work and prepares students for careers in veterinary medicine or zoology. Undergraduates will gain valuable experience working with live animals.The master's degree program offers research in several areas of zoology and requires an undergraduate degree in biology for admission.
State University of New York at Oswego near Lake Ontario offers both a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science in zoology, as well as a special zoo technology degree in partnership with Niagra County Community College. The Animal Management Program allows students to spend time getting valuable working experience in zoo environments. This program can lead to a B.S. from SUNY or an associate of applied sciences degree from Niagra.
Columbia University in New York City offers several programs of study in its department of ecology, evolution, and environmental biology. Students can pursue a bachelor of arts in environmental biology, and may gain fieldwork experience through Columbia's Summer Ecosystem Experience for Undergraduates program. Graduate students interested in zoo keeping may opt for the education track within the master's in conservation biology degree. Columbia has partnerships with several institutions in the surrounding area, offering valuable internship opportunities.
The University of Rochester in western New York offers Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees in both biology and environmental science. Prospective students should discuss these programs with an adviser before committing to one of these degree tracks. Rochester provides limited summer research fellowships, as well as independent lab research opportunities for academic credit. The nearby Seneca Park Zoo offers internships for students interested in pursuing careers in zoology.