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This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the biological and ecological principles that underpin the study of zoology, with a specific focus on conservation. Students will learn about the diversity of animal life, the evolution of species, and the impact of human activities on the natural world. The course also covers practical skills in fieldwork, data analysis, and research methods, preparing students for careers in conservation and environmental management.
This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in conservation, wildlife management, or related fields. Graduates of this program have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including conservation organizations, government agencies, and research institutions. Bangor University has strong connections with the Welsh Assembly Government and other conservation organizations, providing students with opportunities for internships, volunteer work, and career mentoring.
Bangor University is an ideal location for studying zoology and conservation due to its proximity to diverse habitats and ecosystems. The university has a strong reputation for research excellence in these fields and offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and experienced lecturers.
Environmental conservation is now top of government agendas around the world which means that we now require a new generation of trained professional scientists with a sound zoological knowledge and an appreciation of the issues involved in local and global conservation.
On our BSc Zoology with Conservation degree course, we will teach you all about traditional zoology, including taxonomy, morphology, physiology and cell biology with an emphasis upon animal ecology (biodiversity, ecology, behaviour and evolution). You will also take modules that will give you an understanding of the need for environmental conservation and how conservation objectives can be achieved. This degree establishes links between the academic learning environment and external environmental and conservation organisations in the form of project work and practical management plans.
You will acquire a broad theoretical understanding of zoology and conservation and you will also gain the associated practical skills. Along with a comprehensive range of transferable skills, this degree will equip you for a career in conservation.
We have always been one of the main UK universities for ecology and, because we are located next to Snowdonia National Park which is the perfect setting for this degree course. You will benefit from being close to an exceptional range of terrestrial, marine and freshwater habitats where field work. Field courses are an integral part of this degree.
Bangor is also the home of Natural Resources Wales as well as the divisional offices of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), all of which have close links to the University and staff associated with this course. These links feed directly into our teaching.
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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 in years 1 and 2. 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.
If at the end of Year 2 you have achieved a sufficient standard, then you will be invited to progress onto the Masters year (MZool) following completion of Year 3.
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Zoology with Conservation BSc (Hons) 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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