IN THE UK SATISFACTION WITH TEACHING (National Student Survey 2019) 3 RD
ZOOLOGY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Zoology is dedicated to academic understanding of animal evolution, physiology and behaviour and effective methods of enhancing animal welfare and conservation. This spans everything from animal anatomy to ecology. Zoologists have a major role to play in conservation but are also likely to influence developments in other sectors, such as agriculture, marine biology, medicine, public health and veterinary science.
Foundation Year available Global Opportunities available International Students
You will have an unrivalled opportunity to study animal
AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Animal diversity, form and function • Cellular and microbial biology • Ecology and animal behaviour • Molecular and evolutionary biology • Plant and algae – diversity, form and function Year 2 • Animal behaviour in conservation and welfare • Animal physiology • Cell and immunobiology • Entomology • Ichthyology Year 3 • Animal personality: physiology, behaviour and evolution • Biodiversity • Biological control of invertebrate pests
foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
behaviour, ecology and conservation in a range of natural environments including the Gower Peninsula which is rich in coastal, freshwater and terrestrial habitats. You will be able to gain a detailed and unique understanding of major zoological themes and will also undertake a residential field course and either a professional skills in ecology module or an international field course. Our excellent teaching facilities include the Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research, zoology museum, a custom-designed 18-metre catamaran-class survey vessel, and a unique visualisation suite that displays multi-dimensional information from animal tracking data.
TYPICAL OFFER: ABB-BBB (to include Biology or Human Biology)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
BSc Single Honours ▲ Zoology ♦ Zoology (with Year in Industry/Abroad) ♦ Biology (with Foundation Year) leading to BSc Zoology
Biology – see page 57 Marine Biology – see page 94
▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
• Collective animal behaviour • Ecology of marine animals
FUTURE CAREERS: • Biotechnologist • Environmental Consultancy • Local, National and International Statutory Nature Conservation Organisations • Public and Animal Health Expert • Veterinary Care • Wildlife Conservationist
ACCREDITATIONS INCLUDE:
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
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