The BSc (Hons) Zoology programme is designed to provide you with the biological expertise to be a professional zoologist with a broad knowledge of animal biology. Key features are: • a strong foundation in theoretical aspects of ecology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, evolution and genetics; • high level practical and theoretical skills across animal biology in a wide range of taxa and habitats • in-depth field study of animals, including residential courses in the UK and abroad, that develop field techniques and familiarity with a wide range of ecosystems and fauna; • practical experience and skills development in analytical techniques employed by practitioners working within animal biology • the use of external organisations in modules such as the Wildlife Trusts, the Natural History Museums in London and Plymouth, the National Marine Aquarium, the Field Studies Council, Whitley Wildlife Trust, Dartmoor National Park, the Donkey Sanctuary; • The opportunity to take a placement year at the end of the second year either in the UK or abroad and • opportunities to explore current contemporary issues in zoology; Staff at Plymouth have a wide range of Zoology expertise, therefore unlike many competitor programmes the degree will contain modules that focus on ‘animal biology’ across marine, terrestrial and freshwater aquatic habitats. A key feature of our programme will be our close access to all of those habitats

In your first year, you'll learn the core skills and fundamental science required to be able to study Zoology. Study evolution, behaviour, physiology, microbiology and ecology, whilst developing your skills in experimental design and interpretation. Understand the importance of statistical analyses in scientific studies. You'll gain these skills and through a mix of lectures, tutorials and laboratory practicals. You'll also undertake a field trip to Slapton Ley in South Devon to study the ecology and behaviour of organisms in the wild and in an agricultural setting. Key modules in Year 1: An Introduction to Zoology, Behaviour & Ecology field trip, Evolution & Behaviour. In your second year, you'll develop a deeper understanding of animal behaviour, comparative zoology, ecophysiology, phylogeny and scientific investigation skills. You'll also tailor your skills ready for the workplace, by specialising through optional modules in conservation biology or the biology of marine organisms from algae to cetaceans. During an overseas field course you'll investigate a wide range of ecosystems and species using field and laboratory investigations, putting concepts covered in modules into context and developing your practical and transferable skills. Key modules in Year 2: Comparative Zoology, Animal Ecophysiology, Methods in Zoology, Animal Behaviour, and the Zoology field trip. Your personal research project forms a major part of your final year. Alongside this, you’ll build on advanced skills and concepts in biological disciplines as well as considering speciation and the diversity of life. You’ll select modules from a range of options including behavioural ecology, global change biology, conservation physiology, fish and fisheries and animal welfare which will allow you to tailor your studies and prepare you as a zoologist ready to move onto the workplace or further study. Key modules in your final year: research project, Speciation & Diversity, Advanced Skills and Concepts and a range of option modules.

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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.

Course code: C300

Institution code: P60

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Year 1

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Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C /4 or above.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	With 5.5 in all elements.

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Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

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