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

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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.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 ...Read more

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.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 the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW), and 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.‘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.

WUSCA ranking:
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15/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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33rd
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68th
Zoology
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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85%
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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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Megan
16 Dec 24

Very secluded and perfect for people who don't always enjoy a night out, lovely views, and just a breath of fresh air, amazing sport team variety and opportunities to make new..Read more

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Jake
14 Dec 24

Everything is within a 10 minute walk meaning you don't have to use any public transport to get to lectures. The surrounding area is lovely with Snowdonia and Anglesey just a..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 136 Grades / Points required

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM - DDD Grades / Points required

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

DMM - DDD 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.

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
90%
Chemistry
53%
Mathematics
33%
Geography
30%
Psychology
17%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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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

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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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

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Very secluded and perfect for people who don't always enjoy a night out, lovely views, and just a breath of fresh air, amazing sport team variety and opportunities to make new...
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Jake
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Everything is within a 10 minute walk meaning you don't have to use any public transport to get to lectures. The surrounding area is lovely with Snowdonia and Anglesey just a...
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