Our BSc (Hons) Zoology degree offers an interdisciplinary approach for studying the subject. You’ll cover a wide range of different issues and topics, examining the molecular biology, genetics and physiology of animals, while discovering the ways these areas have shaped animal evolution and behaviour and how systems biology brings together these areas.
Whether you pursue areas like animal evolution and behaviour, movement physiology and ecology, the genetics of animal populations, or population biology of tropical animals, you’ll find a practical focus to your studies. You’ll learn a wide range of field, laboratory and analytical skills, which are not only vital for the study of zoology, but will prove invaluable for your future career.
And, while our laboratories and equipment are excellent, we know that there’s no substitute for learning in the field – so you may have the opportunity to take part in field courses and project work in Europe, Africa and South America.
**FEATURES AND BENEFITS:**
- Explore the topics and issues that shape the world around us, and choose from a range of exciting and rewarding specialisms within zoology.
- Develop practical skills in the laboratory and in the field, both in the UK and overseas – that could include fieldwork in Portugal, Tanzania, Kenya or South America, subject to national and international travel restrictions.
- You can take the four-year route, spending a year studying overseas in Europe, North America or Australia, or boosting your career prospects with a 12-month placement. This will be subject to national and international travel restrictions.
- Learn in high-spec laboratories, including a specialist microbiology and cell/molecular biology lab, a DNA-sequencing lab, specialist animal behaviour facilities with Ethovision and Observer software, invertebrate behaviour, freshwater and terrestrial ecology labs, and controlled environment plant growth chambers.
- Manchester is on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park and within two hours’ drive of three other National Parks, making it an ideal location to study biology.
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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
To include grade C in one of the following subjects: Biology (with a Pass in Practical Assessment), Human Biology or Applied Science.
Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum score of 106 UCAS Tariff points to include relevant Biology units.
To include HL 5 in Biology and HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) in Animal Management to include relevant Biology modules
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) in Animal Management to include relevant Biology modules
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) in Applied Science to include relevant Biology modules
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) in Applied Science to include to include relevant Biology modules.
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English
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GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics
The level 2 requirements may also be met through the level 3 course requirements for the course; please contact the University directly if you require further information.
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