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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Lanarkshire Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Lanarkshire Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
OverviewGet ready to pursue a career in the zoological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience and Zoology degree. You’ll receive a grounding in biological and zoological science before progressing to study more advanced zoological topics.The programme will equip you with the practical and transferable skills for a rewarding career in biological and zoological sciences in Scotland or abroad.UWS’s highly qualified and experienced team will deepen your understanding of bioscience and zoology and the range of career options and professional accreditations available to you upon graduation.Programme highlights• Field work is a key feature of this course, with a number of day trips and a residential marine biology field trip in Year 3.• Students have undertaken placements at organisations such as Blair Drummond Safari Park, Amazonia and Scottish SPCA.• Lectures from industry professionals will help you to understand how you can transfer and apply theory in real-world situations.• This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and upon completion you will meet the academic requirements to be an Associate Member.Programme detailsYou will study a wide range of bioscience and zoological topics in the early stages of the programme including biodiversity, animal behaviour, humankind and the biosphere, and vertebrate physiology. Later stages of the course focus on specialisms in animal diversity, aquatic ecology, conservation, entomology, parasitology, and wildlife biology. In your Honours year you will undertake an extended laboratory or field-based research project working closely with researchers in the school.CareersThis programme will prepare you for a successful career in zoological or biological sciences.Employment is diverse and could include careers such as:• Countryside ranger• Pest control professional• Zoo keeper• Environmental impact assessor• Research• TeachingSome graduates pursue further study, including UWS’s MRes in a zoology-related topic. Options to study biosciences at PhD level are also available.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BBC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
96 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Including Biology or Human Biology.Year 2 entry with A Levels in BBC including Biology.
Including Biology or Human Biology
For Year 2 entry, including Biology, plus Chemistry at National 5 Grade C or above
Including Biology or Human Biology
including 3 subjects at H4, one of which should be Biology or Human BiologyYear 2 entry with 30 points, including Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level
Including Biology or Human Biology
in relevant subject
Year 2: Applied Science; Bioscience; Animal Care
Year 3: Biotechnology; Biomedical Science: Environmental Science: Industrial Biotechnology; Applied Biological Science; Applied Bioscience; Animal Care; Animal Science.
For year 2 entry, in relevant subject
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£15,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£15,500 per year
Students from International
£15500 Per year
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