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BSc (Hons) Zoology

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our BSc Zoology degree will develop your knowledge of concepts at the forefront of zoological science. You will learn about biological processes, their behaviour and how they react with their environment.

The Zoology programme, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the biology of animals. You will learn about animals, the links between them and their environment, and key aspects of zoological phenomena from molecular to ecological levels.

Practical training will equip you with many of the subject specific, personal and practical skills that you will need for your future career. You will have the opportunity to go on several field trips over the duration of this programme, which will provide real world experiences and examples to learn from. You will only pay a modest, non-refundable administration fee for the residential field courses, which are otherwise 100% subsidised by the university.

You will:

Learn about animals, the links between them and their environment

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the biology of animals

Gain real-world experience through field trips and placements (including international)

General Eligibility

GCSE

English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. Equivalents are accepted.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

104 - 112 UCAS points including A2 Biology grade C. A Pass in the Practical Element of Science A levels must be achieved.

A level

104 - 112 UCAS points including A2 Biology grade C. A Pass in the Practical Element of Science A levels must be achieved.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Study Skills

  • Biological Skills

  • Molecules to Microbes

  • Global Distribution of Wildlife

  • Biodiversity

  • Genes to Ecosystems

2 Year 2
  • Human or Animal Physiology (Select one)

  • Introduction to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases

  • Wildlife Behavioural Ecology

  • Data Science

  • Research Skills

Choose one option from the following:

  • Ecology in Action

  • Animal Evolution

3 Year 3
  • Biology of Parasites

  • Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Choose one option from the following:

  • Final Year Project and Professional Skills (HANS)

  • Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills

Plus one option from

  • Fisheries Science

  • Animal Cognition and Social Complexity

And one option from

  • Educational Principles and Practice in STEM

  • Tropical Ecology and Conservation

  • Applied Freshwater Biology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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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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