Careers

As well as research or teaching, qualified biologists and zoologists roles can champion conservation of our environment and the species within it. 

Whether that’s working for charities or public bodies to increase awareness or create and implement new policies, measuring soil health, preserving our water quality and developing resilient crops to aid food security, we have relied on the communication of passionate zoologists who became natural history film-makers to understand our planet, ecosystems and the challenges species face.

From programmes like Planet Earth and Blue Planet that bring these fascinating stories into our living rooms, which are so vital to build awareness of the world around us, studying with us gives you the building blocks to change the world. 

Examples of what our alumni have gone on to be:  

• Team leader on Water for DEFRA
• European Climate Pact Ambassador
• Advisor, Chief Scientist’s group, Environment Agency
• Founder of BoobyBiome Biotech company
• Head of BBC Natural History Unit
• Producer and Director at Silverback Films
• BBC Natural History Unit producer
• Manager at the Centre for Effective Innovation in Agriculture
• Community engagement officer at Kew Gardens
• Founder of Marine Conservation charity in the Philippines- LAMAVE 
• Environmental Consultant at Wardell Armstrong
• Founder of Wildreach Productions 

See what our Alumni have gone on to do  

Find out how Lydia Mapstone’s journey into Biotech started at The University of Bristol. As a BSc Biology graduate and now CEO of BoobyBiome, a biotech company focused on maternal health, she’s determined to improve child health outcomes through the creation of BoobyBiome. 

Sally Snow, BSc Zoology graduate, gained valuable insights into animal behaviour, along with practical skills from university societies. This prepared her for her inspiring work in conservation and community engagement in the Philippines.