Why choose Zoology at WSU?

• Opportunities to learn and do research in WSU's new labs and facilities: the DNA Laboratory for molecular genetics instruction, a human anatomy teaching laboratory and a computer laboratory.
  
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment for learning anatomy, physiology, genetics cell biology and ecology.
  
• Respected pre-professional programs.
  
• Approximately 65 percent acceptance rate of WSU students applying to medical school (national average: 52 percent) and 90 percent acceptance rate of those applying to dental school over the past three years.
  
• Opportunities to qualify for one of eight awards and scholarships the department offers each year.
  
• Opportunities to qualify for paid student research.
  
• Opportunities to learn from professors who are experts in their fields: Professor Sam Zeveloff's book, "Raccoons, A Natural History," was published in March 2002 by Smithsonian Institution Press.
  
• A zoology major received the first national Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society award granted to a WSU student.
  

What degrees/certificates are available?

Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) Zoology

Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) Biology Composite Teaching Major

Departmental Honors: Zoology

Minor: Zoology

Teaching Minor: Zoology

Associate of Science (AS) and Certificate
Biotechnician Training

Emphasis: Urban and Regional Planning

Pre-Professional areas:
    Pre-Dentistry
    Pre-Medicine
    Pre-Optometry
    Pre-Veterinary Medicine
    Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy
    Pre-Chiropractic
    Pre-Pharmacy
    Pre-Physician's Assistant
    Pre-Podiatry

What courses are offered through online/distance learning?

The zoology department offers various classes online. For more information, contact the department at 801-626-6165 or click here.

What are the employment opportunities?

WSU zoology students have a high acceptance into medical schools throughout the country. Graduates also provide health care in other settings, teach in public schools, work as laboratory technicians in scientifically-oriented businesses and institutions, work in wildlife/conservation fields, and teach in colleges and universities.

Starting Salaries
Depending on training and experience, starting salaries range from $20,000 (e.g., entry-level technician) to hundreds of thousands of dollars (e.g., neurosurgeon). For more information, go to Career Services.

What will I learn in the program?

Your introductory and general education courses will explain basic concepts about nature. In your upper-division classes, you will study cell biology, physiology and ecology. As you develop an understanding of the scientific method, you will learn to analyze and solve problems and to communicate information to various audiences.

Where can I find out more about the programs?

College of Science
Weber State University
2508 University Circle
Ogden,  UT 84408-2505
phone 801-626-6159
email science@weber.edu

Department Contact Dr. Samuel Zeveloff
jbaker@weber.edu 

Department Phone 801-626-6165

Is there an application deadline?

Although there is no application deadline, we encourage you to register for classes early. Contact the zoology department for specific information or to schedule an advisement time.