MZool Zoology

The MZool Zoology degree at Bangor University offers a comprehensive education in the biological sciences, with a focus on the study of animals and their interactions with the environment. Students will gain a deep understanding of the diversity of life on Earth, including the structure, function, and behavior of living organisms. The course will cover topics such as evolutionary biology, ecology, physiology, and biodiversity, providing students with a broad foundation in zoology. In addition to lectures and practical classes, students will also have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork and research projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the application of zoological principles. This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in zoology or related fields, such as conservation biology, wildlife management, or veterinary science.

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Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated zoology laboratories and greenhouses. Bangor University is located in a beautiful setting, surrounded by stunning natural scenery, providing ample opportunities for fieldwork and observations of local wildlife. The university also has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, making it an excellent choice for students interested in these areas.

Discover the Excellence of Bangor University's Zoology Program

Bangor University is the ideal choice for students interested in zoology due to its excellent reputation for teaching and research excellence. The university has a long history of producing high-caliber graduates who have gone on to achieve great things in their fields, including numerous Nobel Prize winners. In addition, Bangor University offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and dedicated staff, ensuring that students receive personalized attention and guidance throughout their studies. The university is also located in a picturesque setting, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and fieldwork.

This degree is an extended undergraduate programme which allows you to graduate either with BSc (Hons) at the end of the third year or with an undergraduate Masters (MZool) at the end of the fourth year. The fourth year of this course offers a unique opportunity to conduct an extended research project either in the laboratory or in the field.

Our Zoology degree is literally ‘all about animals’. On this degree you will receive a thorough grounding in 21st century zoology, exploring the diversity of animal form and function, and the evolution and ecology of the major animal groups. Through a series of individual modules which offer an element of choice, you will gain sound and broad zoological training in both invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, including applied aspects such as behaviour, entomology, parasitology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and the interaction between animals and their environment. We offer opportunities to carry out fieldwork both home and abroad, and to volunteer in research laboratories and animal facilities. Throughout your time at Bangor you will gain important subject-specific and transferable skills in experimental design, practical work, data analysis, group work, oral presentation, writing, and IT.

You will not only enjoy the resources expected of a modern centre of animal biology but will also benefit from the proximity of an exceptional range of terrestrial, marine, and freshwater habitats where field work, which is an integral part of the degree is conducted. We have our own Natural History Museum and are part of the Environment Centre Wales which is a partnership venture between Bangor University and the Natural Environment Research Council’s Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH). We have onsite marine and freshwater aquaria, and facilities for maintenance of venomous and non-venomous reptiles, small mammals, and birds, as well as large modern teaching and research laboratories and lecture halls, computer rooms, and study spaces.

As part of the Zoology degree you may choose to spend 3-6 months in Year 2 at a University in either Europe or the United States on a student exchange programme.

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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.