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Zoology at University of Salford - UCAS

Course summary

With increasing concern about protecting natural habits, there is much to learn about the biology and behaviour of animals and species. Pursue for passion for the animal kingdom with our BSc (Hons) Zoology degree. Taking you from the laboratory to the field, our highly-focused degree will develop your knowledge of concepts at the forefront of zoological science, biological processes, animal behaviour and ecosystem interaction. Build in-demand scientific knowledge and skills Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our course will help you to build knowledge of key biological processes, biodiversity and ecosystems, while developing practical skills in our Bodmer laboratories and through field work. In your final year, you will choose specialist modules that suit your areas of interest and complete a research project based on a subject topic of your choice. Get closer to industry Focusing on real-world issues, we put fieldwork at the heart of your learning experience. In recent years, students have taken part in residential trips to Cumbria, Yorkshire, Shropshire and Gambia. We also regularly invite zoology professionals and practitioners to share their knowledge through guest lectures. On this course, you will also have the option to include an industry placement between years two and three. Previous zoology students have completed placements with public health laboratories, wildlife trust, or research organisations such as the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, MAFF and Central Veterinary Laboratory. Features • Experience residential field trips opportunities • Choose to include an industry placement and gain real-world context for your studies • Part-time study option available • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology

Modules

Year One:

  • Biodiversity
  • Global Distribution of Wildlife
  • Study Skills
  • Molecules to Microbes
  • Genes to Ecosystems
  • Biological Skills
Year Two:
  • Introduction to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases
  • Research Skills
  • Data Science
  • Animal Physiology
plus one from the following:
  • Ecology in Action
  • Animal Evolution
  • University Wide Language Programme
and one option from:
  • Wildlife Behavioural Ecology
  • Ocean Challenges
Year Three:
  • Biology of Parasites
  • Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
choose one option from the following:
  • Final Year Project and Professional Skills
  • Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
plus one option from:
  • Fisheries Science
  • Animal Cognition and Social Complexity (Wildlife)
  • Tropical Ecology and Conservation
  • University Wide Language Programme
and one option from:
  • Tropical Ecology and Conservation
  • Applied Freshwater Biology
  • Practical Ecology and Conservation
  • Bird Biology and Conservation
- University Wide Language Programme

Assessment method

Assessment strategies are designed to develop your skills for future employability and assessment success. We regularly provide you with feedback via written communication, online notes, and group activities. Typical assessment combines coursework and examination, and this will vary depending on your level of study. We also use other formal, informal and continuous assessment methods that could include:

  • Research projects
  • Laboratory reports
  • Essays
  • Literature reviews
  • Data analysis
- Presentations


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
C300
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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Zoology at University of Salford - UCAS