Department of Zoology

Department of Zoology

Study with us

We study how animals function, evolve, behave and interact with other animals and plants, and how they respond to, for example, climate change.

We offer PhD education and also participate in several courses at undergraduate level, administered by Department of Biology Education (BIG).

Undergraduate education

We participate in several courses at undergraduate level that are administered by the Department of Biology Education (BIG).

Here you find more information about courses and programmes at BIG

PhD education

We are always interested in meeting students who share our research interests. The research education program at the Department of Zoology is designed to provide students with the scientific knowledge and skills to be able to conduct research in zoology.

To be admitted to the research education program, you must apply for an advertised doctoral student position. Vacancies are advertised on Stockholm University's website. Calls are made four times a year.

January 15 (last application date February 15)
April 1 (last application date April 22)
September 1 (last application date September 23)
October 15 (last application date November 5)

Available positions at Stockholm University

Contact

If you have questions regarding studies at undergraduate or advanced level, you can contact the study office or the study counselors at the Department of Biology Education (BIG).

Here you find information about the study office and the study counselors at BIG

The Directors of studies at the Department of Zoology are responsible for questions related to education.

Director of Studies - Undergraduate studies

Fitzpatrick, John

Professor

john.fitzpatrick@zoologi.su.se

08-16 26 21

See profile page for John Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick

Visiting address
D 541
Svante Arrhenius väg 18b

Associate Professor

Director of Studies - Postgraduate studies

Gotthard, Carl

Professor

karl.gotthard@zoologi.su.se

08-16 40 48

See profile page for Carl Gotthard

Karl Gotthard

Visiting address
D 545
Svante Arrheniusväg 18 B

Professor

Last updated: October 27, 2025

Source: Department of Zoology

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