Miami University of Ohio is one of the few schools with a department of zoology and one of the largest programs in the nation. Degrees offered include a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Master of Science and Ph.D. The undergraduate degree can be helpful for those wishing to enter dental or medical school as well as those looking for careers in environmental science. Graduate programs are research-based and students have the opportunity to pursue field work as well as lab work.
Colorado State University offers a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees in zoology through the school's biology department. Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all classes related to the major. Sample classes for a bachelor's degree include Principles of Animal Biology, Ecology, Biology and Behavior of Dogs, Animal Behavior and Fish Physiology. Graduate students have the opportunity to participate in research with guidance from an expert faculty member.
North Carolina State University offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level in zoology through the Department of Biology. Undergraduates receive education in the biology of animals. Required core classes include Introduction to Agricultural and Life Sciences, Animal Phylogeny and Diversity and Evolution, Behavior and Ecology. Once the core requirements are complete, undergraduates have the opportunity to choose electives based on their individual goals within the field. A non-thesis option for master's students is offered for those wishing to obtain positions in the field of science education.
North Dakota State University offers an undergraduate degree in zoology. Students take classes in a broad range of subject areas such as math, physical sciences, humanities and social sciences. Two curriculum options are available within the program. Those planning to move on to medical, dental, optometry or veterinary school can select the pre-professional track. The other option focuses on fisheries and wildlife. The program is housed in the Department of Biological Sciences with facilities for animal research including an aquarium room and reptile room.