Zoology with Herpetology BSc (Hons)
Bangor University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Reptiles and amphibians are increasingly appreciated as model organisms in many fields of zoology, as fascinating study subjects in their own right, and are the focus of growing conservation concern due to the alarming decline of many species. This means that we now require a new generation of trained professional scientists with specialised knowledge and skills relating to these animals in addition to a broad zoological background.This course combines traditional zoology with an emphasis upon ...Read more

Reptiles and amphibians are increasingly appreciated as model organisms in many fields of zoology, as fascinating study subjects in their own right, and are the focus of growing conservation concern due to the alarming decline of many species. This means that we now require a new generation of trained professional scientists with specialised knowledge and skills relating to these animals in addition to a broad zoological background.This course combines traditional zoology with an emphasis upon amphibian and reptile biology and diversity and is delivered along with aspects of conservation management and practices. You will have the opportunity to undertake a herpetology field trip to Arizona at the beginning of the second year, and to take part in field activities in the North Wales area.We will provide you with a combination of a sound and broad zoological training that covers both pure and applied aspects of animal life, and specialist herpetological knowledge and skills. On this course we offer you a diverse range of laboratory and field zoology experience. Fieldwork is a very important aspect of this course and all our students enjoy them. On this course you will also gain a wealth of other transferable skills such as data analysis, group work, presentational skills, and IT skills.We are proudly a UK centre of research excellence in herpetology, with full-time faculty staff specialising in amphibians and reptiles. You will not only enjoy the modern facilities expected of a modern centre of animal biology but will also benefit from our location. We are very close to an exceptional range of natural habitats where we conduct field work, including a range of nationally important reptile and amphibian sites. Field work is a very important component of this degree.Cutting-edge science is integral to our research programmes and feeds through into the teaching environment. Our expertise covers animal biogeography and evolution, population genetics, molecular ecology and wildlife conservation. You will be taught by leading international herpetological researchers in topics ranging from evolution, ecology, biomechanics and systematics to genomics, snakebite and venom evolution.‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Zoology (with Foundation Year) C30F.

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8/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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76th
CUG Ranking
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52nd
Zoology
Drop-out rate
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100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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60%
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Zoology graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Zoology graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Ellie
14 Nov 23

The scenery is amazing and there is plenty of things to do !!..Read more

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Lorena
08 Nov 23

Calm, isolated. Easy to focus on yourself..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 128 Grades / Points required

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Extended Project:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Including grade C in Biology if also studying 1 other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environment Science, Geography, Geology); OR grade B in Biology if not studying another science subject. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.

Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.

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Access to HE in the Sciences. Pass required. (Other subjects considered on a case by case basis.)

Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.

Grade C/4 in English, Maths and Double Award Science, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification/s.

Pass required including H5 in Biology.

In Applied Science. Other subjects considered on a case by case basis.

Including Merits in 4 Biology modules. Modules accepted: Animal Biology; Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Animal Behaviour and Communication; Animal Breeding and Genetics; Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques; Biochemistry and Microbiology; Fundamentals of Science; Genetics and Genetic Engineering; Inheritance and Genetic Manipulation; Physiology of Human Body systems; Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction; Wildlife Populations, Ecology and Conservation.( Other Biology-related modules considered case by case)

T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.

We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

Popular A-level subjects

Zoology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
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Chemistry
53%
Mathematics
33%
Geography
30%
Psychology
17%
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£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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19,000 per year

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