TH 4 OVERALL SATISFACTION IN THE UK TH (National Student Survey 2021)
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 – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available International Students foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available
You will have an unrivalled opportunity to study animal
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1
• Animal Diversity and Behaviour • Cellular and Microbial Biology • Core Skills for Biological Sciences • Life in the Oceans Year 2 • Animal Behaviour in Conservation and Welfare • Comparative Immunology • Entomology • Ichthyology • Marine Invertebrates • Tetrapod Evolution Year 3 • Biodiversity • Biological Control of Invertebrate Pests • Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases • Polar Biology • Sensory Evolution
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 160) †
FUTURE CAREERS: • Biotechnologist • Environmental Consultancy • Local, National and International Statutory Nature Conservation Organisations • Public and Animal Health Expert • Veterinary Care • Wildlife Conservationist ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page BSc Single Honours ▲ Zoology ♦ Zoology (with Year in Industry/Abroad) ♦ Biology (with Foundation Year) leading to BSc Zoology Biology – see page 74 Marine Biology – see page 121
Accreditations include:
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