BSc Zoology with Animal Management

at Bangor University

Year 1 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• BNS-1002: Organismal Diversity (20)

• BNS-1004: Principles of Life 1 (20)

• BSX-1028: Tutorials Year 1 (20) or
  BSC-1028: Tiwtorialau Blwyddyn 1 (20)

• BSX-1030: Practical Skills 1 (20)

Semester 2

• DNS-1003: Ecology & Evolution (20)

• BNS-1004: Principles of Life 1

• BSX-1028: Tutorials Year 1 or
  BSC-1028: Tiwtorialau Blwyddyn 1

• BSX-1031: Practical Skills 2 (20) or
  BSC-1031: Practical Skills 2 (20)

Year 2 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• BNS-2002: Evolution & Genetics (20) or
  BNC-2002: Esblygiad a Geneteg (20)

• BSX-2021: BioScience Skills (20) or
  BSC-2021: Medrau Bio-Wyddoniaeth (20)

• BSX-2043: Animal Management (20) Core

Semester 2

• BSX-2021: BioScience Skills or
  BSC-2021: Medrau Bio-Wyddoniaeth

Year 3 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• BSX-3070: Dissertation in Biological Sci (30) or
  BSC-3070: Traethawd Hir (30)

• BSX-3169: Animal Husbandry Placement (20)

Semester 2

• BSX-3070: Dissertation in Biological Sci or
  BSC-3070: Traethawd Hir

• BSX-3168: Adv in Animal Management (20) Core

GCSE: grade C/4 in English, Maths and and Double Award Science. 
 

Offers are tariff based, 80-112 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:
 

• A Levels. 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.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (including H5 in Biology). 
• BTEC National/Extended Diploma: MMP - DMM including Merits in 4 Biology modules. Modules accepted: Animal Biology; Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Animal Behaviour and Communication; Animal Breeding and Genetics; Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques; Biochemistry and Microbiology; Fundamentals of Science; Genetics and Genetic Engineering; Inheritance and Genetic Manipulation; Physiology of Human Body systems; Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction; Wildlife Populations, Ecology and Conservation. Other Biology-related modules considered case by case. 
• City & Guilds Advanced Technical (1080) / Extended Diploma: MMP - DMM including 4 Biology modules from the following: Animal Behaviour and Communication, Biological Systems of Animals, Wildlife and Ecology Conservation, Inheritance and Genetics, Ecological Concepts and Application, Population Surveys, Ecology and Conservation. Other Biology-related modules considered case by case. 
• Access to HE in the Sciences
• Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted
• Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma is not accepted.

International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements)

Home (UK) students
 

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).

• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).

• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.

• International (including EU) students
   

International Student Tuition Fees
 

• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs
 

• There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.

• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

International    £17,250

Zoology graduates are qualified for a variety of careers both in biological fields, and in areas where specific scientific knowledge may not be required. Potential employers for Zoology with Animal Management graduates include: universities and government research institutions; zoos: see British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA); wildlife trusts and environmental protection agencies; the commercial farming industry; wildlife rehabilitation centres; animal rescue centres; animal research facilities; animal research laboratories.