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BSc (Hons) Zoology with Marine Zoology

Bangor University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the biology of animals, including their structure, function, and behavior. You will learn about the diversity of marine life, from tiny plankton to massive whales, and gain an appreciation for the complex interactions between species and their environments. You will also develop skills in fieldwork, data analysis, and scientific communication, preparing you for a career in research or conservation.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in marine biology, ecology, or conservation. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation in zoology, while also giving you the opportunity to specialize in marine-related topics. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including our aquarium and marine laboratory, which are used for teaching and research.

Discover the beauty of marine life at Bangor University

Bangor University is a world-class institution for studying zoology, with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university is located on the stunning north coast of Wales, providing a unique setting for studying marine biology. Our faculty members are experts in their fields and are passionate about sharing their knowledge with students. The university also has a vibrant student community, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities and make new friends.

Why You Should Study This Course

This BSc degree in Zoology with Marine Zoology will give you a thorough grounding in general zoology, based on an exploration of the diversity of animal form and function, and an examination of their behaviour, evolution, ecology, development and morphology. You will also gain a specialised knowledge of the conservation, physiology and behaviour of marine invertebrates, through an exciting series of modules.

We will provide you with zoological training and equip you with the skills necessary for a career in the field of zoology and marine science. We offer a fantastic mix of laboratory and field zoology experience on this degree, especially in relation to marine organisms and their habitats as Bangor is on the shores of the Menai Strait. Fieldwork is a very important aspect of this course and all our students enjoy them. In this course, you will also gain a wealth of other transferable skills such as data analysis, group work, presentational skills and IT skills.

We have our own Zoology Museum with a large collection of vertebrate and invertebrate specimens and an extensive marine aquarium. Our location on the northern coast of the Snowdonia National Park and close proximity to miles of sandy beaches makes it an ideal place to study Zoology with Marine Zoology.

Cutting-edge science is integral to our research programmes and feeds through into the teaching environment. into the teaching environment. Our expertise in marine zoology encompasses endocrinology, development, growth, energetics and adaptation of marine organisms, as well as their phylogeography and genetics.

General Eligibility

HSC (4.5 GPA or above) will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor's degree courses.

HSC Student (below 4.5 GPA) – plus 1-year Foundation Programme or must obtain a two-year Bachelor's Degree (Pass).

Part Time Work Details

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.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

The student must take 120 credits from the modules in Year 1.

BNS-1004 Principles of Life 1 (20) (Full Term)

BSX-1030 Practical Skills 1 (20) (Semester 1)

BNS-1002 Organismal Diversity (20) (Semester 1)

DNS-1003 Ecology & Evolution (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-1028 / BSC-1028

The student must take 20 credits from the modules in BSX-1028 / BSC-1028.

BSC-1028 Tiwtorialau Blwyddyn 1 Cymraeg (20) (Full Term)

BSX-1028 Tutorials Year 1 (20) (Full Term)

BSX-1031 / BSC-1031

The student must take 20 credits from the modules in BSX-1031 / BSC-1031.

BSC-1031 Sgiliau Ymarferol 2 Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-1031 Practical Skills 2 (20) (Semester 2)

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

BNS-2002: Evolution & Genetics (20) or

BNC-2002: Esblygiad a Geneteg (20)

BSX-2021: BioScience Skills (20) or

BSC-2021: Medrau Bio-Wyddoniaeth (20)

Semester 2

OSX-2002: Marine Physiology & Behaviour (20)

BSX-2021: BioScience Skills or

BSC-2021: Medrau Bio-Wyddoniaeth

BSX-2030: Integrated Zoology (20)

Optional Modules

40 credits from:

DXX-2003: Principles of Conservation (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-2019: Principles of Life 2 (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-2022: Vertebrate Biology (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-2028: Introduction to Herpetology (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-2031: Arizona Field Course (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-2034: Florida 1 Field Course (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-2035: Local Field Trip (20) (Semester 1 + 2) or

BSC-2035: Cwrs Maes Lleol (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

BSX-2036: Florida 2 Field Trip (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-2037: Spain Field Course (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-2041: Introduction to Ornithology (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-2042: Introduction to Primatology (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-2022 is a pre-requisite for BSX-3144. BSX-2036 is in November 2022, BSX-2034 is in March 2023.

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

BSX-3070: Dissertation in Biological Sci (30) or

BSC-3070: Traethawd Hir yn y Gwyddorau (30)

BSX-3072: Science Communication Skills (10) or

BSC-3072: Sgiliau CyfathrebuGwyddoniaeth (10)

BSX-3145: Fish Physiology (20) Core

Semester 2

BSX-3070: Dissertation in Biological Sci or

BSC-3070: Traethawd Hir yn y Gwyddorau

BSX-3072: Science Communication Skills or

BSC-3072: Sgiliau CyfathrebuGwyddoniaeth

Optional Modules

60 credits from:

OSX-3001: Marine Conservation & Exploit. (20) (Semester 2)

BNS-3003: Freshwater Ecosystems 2 (20) (Semester 1)

OSX-3023: Marine Mammal Science (20) (Semester 1)

OSX-3025: Marine Geology & Applications (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-3139: Molecular Ecology & Evolution (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-3144: Animal Survival Strategies (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-3150: Life in a Changing Climate (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-3152: Life in Wetlands (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-3154: Attack and Defence in Plants (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-3159: Parasites & Pathogens (20) (Semester 1)

BSX-3161: Human Evolutionary Biology (20) (Semester 2)

BSX-3167: Insect Behaviour & Evolution (20) (Semester 2)

Please select an even spread of modules across both semesters. BSX-2022 is a pre-requisite for BSX-3144.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS4.0
  • TOEFL31
  • PTE30
  • Duolingo40

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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