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The MZool Zoology with Ornithology program at Bangor University offers a comprehensive education in the study of animals, with a focus on birds. Students will learn about the biology and ecology of birds, as well as their behavior, evolution, and conservation. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in zoology and ornithology, as well as practical skills in fieldwork, data analysis, and scientific communication. Graduates of the program will be well-equipped to pursue careers in wildlife management, conservation biology, and research.
The MZool Zoology with Ornithology program is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and meets the standards set by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency. The program is also a member of the European Confederation of Food Science and Technology. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including an aviary and a wildlife laboratory, as well as opportunities for fieldwork and research collaborations with leading institutions.
Bangor University is located in the stunning setting of northwest Wales, providing students with unparalleled access to natural habitats and diverse ecosystems. The university's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility makes it an ideal location for studying zoology and ornithology. With a small student body and a low student-to-staff ratio, Bangor University provides a personalized and supportive learning environment.
This Master in Zoology (Ornithology) degree course is an extended undergraduate programme which allows you to graduate either with BSc (Hons) at the end of the third year or a Masters at the end of the fourth year. We offer a great deal of flexibility in our degrees giving you peace of mind.
Birds have a high profile as model organisms in zoology, and are the focus of growing conservation concern due to the alarming decline of many species. There is a growing demand for professional scientists with specialised knowledge and skills relating to birds.
This degree course in Zoology with Ornithology prepares you for work as a science professional as we combine traditional zoology with an emphasis upon avian biology and diversity. We deliver this alongside aspects of conservation management and practices. We will provide you with broad zoological training, with a special focus on both pure and applied aspects of animal life, as well as specialist ornithological knowledge and skills.
You will have the opportunity to acquire a broad range of laboratory and field skills, at home and abroad, and all the transferable skills associated with scientific training, including skills in data analysis, writing and presentation skills, IT skills and experience of independent and group-working. You will have access to a spread of Zoology modules covering vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as a suite of specialist modules on the exciting area of ornithology.
The fourth year MZool offers a unique opportunity to conduct an extended research project either in the laboratory or in the field. As an example, previous MZool projects have included exploring avian energetics during flight trials, examining how birds navigate via experimental manipulation, and ecological and behavioural studies of local Welsh species in partnership with local avian organizations and nature reserves.
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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.
On this course you are required to take 120 credits each year made up of lectures, practicals, and interactive exercises, as well as field trips and tutorials. The final year can include an integrated research project, which is supervised by a member of staff on a subject to suit your interests. Modules become more specialised as the degree progresses and the number of compulsory modules varies between years. Assessment is by a mixture of formal examination and continuous assessment.Welsh medium modules are also available.
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Zoology with Ornithology MZool Modules page.
Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
If you do not meet the English Language requirements to enter the International Incorporated Bachelors or the International Incorporated Masters, BUIC offers you a range of Pre-sessional English Programmes which you can take before you start these courses.
If you have an IELTS of 5.0 (with no component below 4.5), you will be offered a 6-week Pre-sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.
If you have an IELTS of 4.5 (with no component below 4.0), you will be offered a 12-week Pre-Sessional English course immediately preceding your entry to the IYZ.
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