ZOOLOGY WITH ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR BSc [Hons] / MZool [Animal Behaviour] COURSE FACTS UCAS course codes: C3D3 BSc/ZWAB (BSc) C302 MZool/AB (MZool) Length: 3 years BSc or 4 years MZool ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
GCSE: grade C/4 in English, Maths and Double Award Science. Typical offer is based on a minimum 112 tariff points for BSc and minimum 128 for MZool from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: • A Levels. For BSc - including grade C in Biology if studying 1 other science subject - Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environment Science, Geography, Geology; or grade B in Biology if not studying another science subject. For MZool - including grade B in Biology • International Baccalaureate Diploma. For BSc - including H5 in Biology. For MZool including H6 in Biology • BTEC National/Extended Diploma. For BSc - DMM including Merits in 4 Biology modules**. For MZool - DDM including Merits in 4 Biology modules**. • City & Guilds Advanced Technical (1080) / Extended Diploma: Distinction overall including 4 Biology modules** • Access to HE in the Sciences**: Pass • Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted • Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma is not accepted. International school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted, subject to minimum English Language requirements: www.bangor.ac.uk/intreqs We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *For full details go to our website and for a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com. ** For a list of the acceptable science modules/subject areas, please visit the website.
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WANT TO KNOW MORE? Admissions Administrator Tel: 01248 388616 E-mail: biology@bangor.ac.uk INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE www.bangor.ac.uk/natural-sciences Page 234
WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT? The desire to understand the behaviour of animals has lead to the development of a separate branch of zoology, called ethology. You will gain a grounding in zoology with a consideration of the mechanisms, functions, development and evolution of animal behaviour. The degree specifically looks at the mechanisms, functions, development and evolution of behaviour. WHY CHOOSE BANGOR? • Cutting-edge science is integral to our research programmes, and feeds through into the teaching environment. Our expertise encompasses studies into biogeography, evolution and behaviour, as well as molecular ecology, population genetics and developmental biology. • Our excellent teaching facilities include a Natural History Museum which boasts an exceptionally comprehensive collection of insects and vertebrate material, and an extensive marine and freshwater aquaria with a suite of temperature controlled rooms. • Bangor’s location makes it an ideal place to study zoology and animal behaviour as we have an extensive range of local terrestrial and aquatic habitats teeming with animal life for field trips. • Exchange programmes and opportunities for studying abroad are available. “They have a good mixture between applied modules and modules with the theory behind it... All the lecturers are incredibly invested in their studies and always happy to help with any problems.” ANN-SOPHIE WARKENTIN Zoology with Animal Behaviour
WHAT WILL I STUDY? Year 1 Compulsory modules: • Organismal Diversity • Ecology and Evolution • Practical Skills 1 • Practical Skills 2 • Principles of Life • Tutorials Year 2 Compulsory modules: • Bioscience Skills • Evolution & Genetics • Behavioural Ecology Optional modules: • Principles of Conservation • Field Courses • Conservation Practice • Invertebrate Biology • Integrative Zoology • Principles of Life 2 • Introduction to Herpetology • Vertebrate Biology Year 3 Compulsory modules: • Advances in Behaviour • Animal Ethics and Welfare • Science and Employability Skills • Dissertation Optional modules: • Molecular Ecology & Evolution • Animal Survival Strategies • Freshwater Ecosystems • Attack and defence in plants • Ornithology • Primatology • Life in a Changing Climate • Life in Wetlands • Human Evolutionary Biology • Parasites and Pathogens Year 4 The Master in Zoology (Animal Behaviour) is an extended undergraduate programme which allows students to graduate either with BSc (Hons) at the end of the third year or with a Master at the end of the fourth year – see page 85.
Baboon pictured in Kruger National Park on Conservation field trip
We are continuously incorporating student feedback and novel developments into our degrees, which can result in changes to the module content in all years. HOW WILL I LEARN? You will have a range of lectures and practicals each week, supplemented with field courses, and tutorials in years 1 and 2. The final year includes a dissertation project, which is supervised by a member of staff on a subject to suit your interests. Assessment is by a mixture of formal examination and continuous assessment. Welsh-medium modules are also available. CAREER PROSPECTS Zoologists have gained employment in wildlife management, environmental consultancy, and local and national media, whilst some have undertaken a range of postgraduate programmes.
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