Applied Bioscience and Zoology
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: CC93 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: CC93 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Biology or Human Biology. Year 2 entry with A Levels in BBC including Biology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including 3 subjects at H4, one of which should be Biology or Human Biology Year 2 entry with 30 points, including Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including Biology or Human Biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in relevant subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
For Year 2 entry, including Biology, plus Chemistry at National 5 Grade C or above
Scottish HNC
Year 2: Applied Science; Bioscience; Animal Care
Scottish HND
Year 3: Biotechnology; Biomedical Science: Environmental Science: Industrial Biotechnology; Applied Biological Science; Applied Bioscience; Animal Care; Animal Science.
Scottish Higher
Including Biology or Human Biology
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in relevant subject which includes Biology/Human Biology For year 2 entry, in relevant subject which contains Biology and GCSE Chemistry at 5/C
UCAS Tariff
Including Biology or Human Biology
About this course
Overview
Get ready to pursue a career in the zoological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience and Zoology degree.
You’ll receive a grounding in biological and zoological science before progressing to study more advanced zoological topics.
The programme will equip you with the practical and transferable skills for a rewarding career in biological and zoological sciences in Scotland or abroad.
UWS’s highly qualified and experienced team will deepen your understanding of bioscience and zoology and the range of career options and professional accreditations available to you upon graduation.
Programme highlights
• Field work is a key feature of this course, with a number of day trips and a residential marine biology field trip in Year 3.
• Students have undertaken placements at organisations such as Blair Drummond Safari Park, Amazonia and Scottish SPCA.
• Lectures from industry professionals will help you to understand how you can transfer and apply theory in real-world situations.
• This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and upon completion you will meet the academic requirements to be an Associate Member.
Programme details
You will study a wide range of bioscience and zoological topics in the early stages of the programme including biodiversity, animal behaviour, humankind and the biosphere, and vertebrate physiology. Later stages of the course focus on specialisms in animal diversity, aquatic ecology, conservation, entomology, parasitology, and wildlife biology. In your Honours year you will undertake an extended laboratory or field-based research project working closely with researchers in the school.
Careers
This programme will prepare you for a successful career in zoological or biological sciences.
Employment is diverse and could include careers such as:
• Countryside ranger
• Pest control professional
• Zoo keeper
• Environmental impact assessor
• Research
• Teaching
Some graduates pursue further study, including UWS’s MRes in a zoology-related topic. Options to study biosciences at PhD level are also available.
Modules
Year 1
A general introduction to various biological disciplines, from cell and molecular aspects to ecological and environmental topics. You will be introduced to the role of a zoologist and research specific zoology topics. Additionally, you will receive an introduction to the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.
Year 2
Studies focus on more specialised areas of bioscience and zoology including animal behaviour, humankind and the biosphere, and vertebrate physiology.
Year 3
You will deepen your knowledge of zoology with core modules in entomology, parasitology, animal diversity, conservation and wildlife biology. You can also choose to take part in a work-related learning module in a relevant area of interest. You will also complete a one-week residential marine biology field trip.
Year 4
You will study specialist zoology areas such as aquatic ecology, behavioural ecology and pest management. A critical part of the Year 4 curriculum is a supervised project where you participate in research in a subject area of your choice.
Assessment methods
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in group work and independent learning to develop your transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
This degree is assessed using a variety of assessment methods including:
• Written examinations
• Coursework
• Practical assessment
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Visit www.uws.ac.uk/scholarships
The Uni
Lanarkshire Campus
Health and Life Sciences
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