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BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Get ready to pursue a career in the zoological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology degree.

You’ll receive a grounding in biological and environmental science before progressing to study more advanced bioscience topics.

The program will equip you with the practical and transferable skills for a rewarding career in the life sciences sector in Scotland or abroad.

Our highly qualified and experienced team will deepen your understanding of bioscience and the range of career options and professional accreditations available to you upon graduation.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

  • You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

  • You are a young carer

  • government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

  • You are estranged from your family or guardians

  • You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

A general introduction to various biological disciplines, from cell and molecular aspects to ecological and environmental topics. You will be introduced to the role of a zoologist and research specific zoology topics. Additionally, you will receive an introduction to the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.

2 Year 2

Studies focus on more specialised areas of zoology and bioscience including Biosphere & Man, Vertebrate Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology and Human Biology. You will also complete a module that will equip you with practical skills in data collection, analysis and presentation.

3 Year 3

You will deepen your knowledge of zoology with core modules in entomology, parasitology, animal diversity, conservation and animal behaviour. You can also choose to take part in a work-related learning module in a relevant area of interest. You will also complete a one-week residential marine biology field trip.

4 Year 4

You will study specialist zoology areas such as aquatic ecology, behavioral ecology, and pest management. A critical part of the Year 4 curriculum is a supervised project where you participate in research in a subject area of your choice.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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