As a zoology with marine biology student, you will have access to our state-of-the-art, integrated teaching laboratory known as the Bodmer Lab.
The Bodmer Lab is a specialist, purpose-built facility and ensures our students benefit from the latest technologies to support their learning and remain on the cutting edge of innovation and discovery. The course is designed to help you to develop a range of personal and professional skills which will make you highly-employable.
These include specialised knowledge of marine and land organisms, ecosystems, and conservation as well as field work, data interpretation, report writing and team work skills among others. The animal kingdom and our precarious ecosystems are threatened - both by mankind and nature itself. Studying zoology with marine biology and building an understanding of animal physiology, evolution and ecosystems is the first essential step to finding solutions to these global issues.
Zoology with Marine Biology graduates can enter a wide range of career paths. These include careers related to the wider sciences training such as science communication and publishing, science administration, to marine life conservation and management.
Other graduates may go on to work in the environmental consultancy industry, marine biotechnology as well as research institutes and government agencies. You might find you want to learn more about specific areas of biology or wildlife conservation through further study.
We offer a range of bioscience postgraduate courses where you can build specialist knowledge and take your subject interest even further. Salford graduates and alumni also receive a significant fees discount. We would encourage you to take a placement year, during which you do not pay tuition fees and the position is often salaried, with a major company linked to a public health laboratory or wildlife trust, or a research organisation such as the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, MAFF or Central Veterinary Laboratory.
In our experience, final degree results and employability are enhanced for students who undertake a placement year. The placement also counts towards the final degree classification as part of the year 2 mark.
You should be interested in the study of the marine environment and processes, its biodiversity, challenges faced and management. All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. Read more about our English language requirements , including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses.
We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate. There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course.
Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test. All field trips are funded by the school but you may need to consider additional costs such as food and spending money. International field trips that are part of core modules are also funded by the school but you will need to pay towards international field trips that are part of optional modules although these are subsidised by the school and you will be made aware of these costs before selecting the module.
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Learn more about our latest international scholarships.
Course ID C Institution S Course Three year Four year Six year. Next enrolment September Introduction In a nutshell Gain a comprehensive understanding of the natural world and the challenges facing it. Combine essential zoological principles with specialist knowledge of the marine environment with a BSc Hons Zoology with Marine Biology degree Supportive, accredited learning Thanks to the supportive learning environment, you will gain a systematic understanding of key aspects of biodiversity, and conservation, learning how these apply to the marine environment.
Hands-on learning Practical training is particularly relevant and will be delivered during two residential field trips in coastal locations. You will: Gain significant practical training in zoology and marine biology through two residential field trips Develop extensive knowledge of zoological science with a focus on the marine environment Strike a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Placement options available. International students accepted. This is for you if Are interested in the study of the marine environment and processes. Want to learn more about biodiversity, challenges faced and management of the ocean. Want wide overview of the diversity of animal life and ecosystems on this planet. Course details All about the course BSc Zoology with Marine Biology is delivered over three years of study - or four, if you choose an industry placement, you will develop and advance your zoology and marine biology knowledge and field work skills.
In year one, you will build knowledge across the breadth of the subject. Core modules focus on biodiversity, molecules to microbes, genes to ecosystems and study skills. A highlight of year two is the opportunity to go on an excellent residential field trip at Millport in Scotland in May for the Ocean Challenges module, which includes studies of the zonation and ecology of animals and plants on various rocky sea shores.
In your final year you will undertake a research project based on a subject topic of your choice and focus your knowledge in areas such as fisheries science and marine biotechnology. You will also have the opportunity to go on another excellent residential field trip to Honduras, within the optional Diving for Marine Conservation module. The largest employers of zoologists and wildlife biologists were as follows:. Zoologists and wildlife biologists work in offices, laboratories, and outdoors.
Depending on their job and interests, they may spend considerable time in the field gathering data and studying animals in their natural habitats. Other zoologists and wildlife biologists may spend very little time in the field. Fieldwork can require zoologists and wildlife biologists to travel to remote locations anywhere in the world. For example, cetologists studying whale populations may spend months at sea on a research ship.
Other zoologists and wildlife biologists may spend significant amounts of time in deserts or remote mountainous and woodland regions. The ability to travel and study nature firsthand is often viewed as a benefit of working in these occupations, but few modern amenities may be available to those who travel in remote areas.
Fieldwork can be physically demanding, and zoologists and wildlife biologists work in both warm and cold climates and in all types of weather. For example, ornithologists who study penguins in Antarctica may need to spend significant amounts of time in cold weather and on ships, which may cause seasickness. In all environments, working as a zoologist or wildlife biologist can be emotionally demanding because interpersonal contact may be limited.
Some zoologists and wildlife biologists handle wild animals or spend significant amounts of time outdoors in difficult terrain or in inclement weather. To avoid injury, they should use caution when handling wildlife or working in remote areas.
Most zoologists and wildlife biologists work full time. They may work long or irregular hours, especially when doing fieldwork. Zoologists and wildlife biologists who work with nocturnal animals may need to work at night at least some of the time. An undergraduate degree in biology with coursework in zoology and wildlife biology also is good preparation for a career as a zoologist or wildlife biologist.
Most Ph. Students typically take zoology and wildlife biology courses in ecology, anatomy, wildlife management, and cellular biology.
They also take courses that focus on a particular group of animals, such as herpetology reptiles and amphibians or ornithology birds. Courses in botany, chemistry, and physics are important because zoologists and wildlife biologists must have a well-rounded scientific background.
Wildlife biology programs may focus on applied techniques in habitat analysis and conservation. Students also should take courses in mathematics and statistics, given that zoologists and wildlife biologists must be able to do complex data analysis.
Knowledge of computers is important because zoologists and wildlife biologists frequently use advanced computer software, such as geographic information systems GIS and modeling software, to do their work.
Communication skills. Zoologists and wildlife biologists write scientific papers and give talks to the public, policymakers, and academics. Critical-thinking skills. Zoologists and wildlife biologists need sound reasoning and judgment to draw conclusions from experimental results and scientific observations. Emotional stamina and stability. Zoologists and wildlife biologists may need to endure long periods with little human contact.
As with other occupations that deal with animals, emotional stability is important in working with injured or sick animals. Interpersonal skills. Zoologists and wildlife biologists typically work on teams. They must be able to work effectively with others to achieve their goals or to negotiate conflicting goals.
Observation skills. Outdoor skills. Zoologists and wildlife biologists may need to chop firewood, swim in cold water, navigate rough terrain in poor weather, carry heavy packs or equipment long distances, or perform other activities associated with life in remote areas.
Problem-solving skills. Zoologists and wildlife biologists try to find the best possible solutions to threats that affect wildlife, such as disease and habitat loss. Some zoologists and wildlife biologists may need to have well-rounded outdoor skills. They may need to be able to drive a tractor, boat, or ATV, use a generator, or provide for themselves in remote locations.
Many zoology and wildlife biology students gain practical experience through internships, volunteer work, or some other type of employment during college or soon after graduation. Zoologists and wildlife biologists typically receive greater responsibility and independence in their work as they gain experience.
More education also can lead to greater responsibility. In year two there is a day trip and a field course based on the research vessel and in year three you will undertake hypothesis testing exercises during the intertidal field project. These are free and compulsory. You also have the option of an overseas field course in Virginia, USA.
Your practical work is continually assessed, and examination of each module is by multiple choice questions, laboratory tests and written examinations. The dissertation is assessed by a presentation and a report. Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Marine Biology and Zoology Modules page. Our four libraries provide a range of attractive study environments including collaborative work areas, meeting rooms and silent study spaces.
We have an extensive collection of books and journals and many of the journals are available online in full-text format. We house one of the largest university-based archives not only in Wales, but also the UK. Allied to the Archives is the Special Collections of rare printed books. There is a range of learning resources available, supported by experienced staff, to help you in your studies. Additional Costs There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:.
Course-specific additional costs Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:. International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide subject to minimum English Language requirements.
More information here. We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually. All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills. We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme.
Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.
For detailed guidance on the entry requirements for EU and International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages. International applicants can also visit the International Education Centre section of our website for further details.
Bangor University offers International Incorporated Bachelor Degrees for International students whose High School qualification is not equivalent to the UK school leaving qualification. This course is ideal preparation for careers in research, conservation, fisheries and aquaculture, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups.
The BEA is a comprehensive online course that you can work through at your own pace, taking you through all the steps you need to take to explore, prepare and apply for your dream career. Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. A 'with Foundation Year' option is available for this course. Ichthyologists study fish such as sharks and skates, while marine mammalogists study dolphins and whales. Some marine zoologists work with fisheries to help maintain biodiversity and sustainable seafood sources.
This requires deep knowledge of species' population dynamics, reproduction and behavior. Some work in deep-sea ecology, studying how animals live in the extreme dark, cold and pressure of the ocean. Still others work in aquariums. Marine zoologists study the biology of animals as well as their behavior.
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