60 monthsProgramme duration
25,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Zoology
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSci Zoology with Professional studies enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of:
- Concepts and theories from the molecular and cellular levels through to the whole-organism.
- The principles and study of animals from the molecular to the community level.
- The importance of zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases e.g. Covid-19.
- Molecular techniques applied to de-extinction and conservation e.g. cloning.
- The use of forensics and toxicology in the investigation of wildlife crime.
- Practical laboratory skills to investigate and manipulate biological material including relevant physical, chemical and biological measurements and their application in a research project.
- Collation, quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data, including problem-solving.
- Communication and application of knowledge on the biological sciences.
- The use of computers for data management and presentation.
- The use of remote sensing technologies for the assessment of animal behaviour.
- Intellectual, personal and team skills for employment and further study.
- How the degree outcomes can be applied to the workplace and career planning.
- How to carry out Masters level research.
Programmes with Professional studies undertake a 46 week work placement between stage 2 and 3. The skills and experience obtained are further enhances following the completion of the stage 3 project carried out either in internationally recognised laboratories or at internationally recognised field sites. The experience obtained equips the student with a readily transferable skill set for entry into either employment or future postgraduate study, including research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Zoology
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSci Zoology with Professional studies enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of:
- Concepts and theories from the molecular and cellular levels through to the whole-organism.
- The principles and study of animals from the molecular to the community level.
- The importance of zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases e.g. Covid-19.
- Molecular techniques applied to de-extinction and conservation e.g. cloning.
- The use of forensics and toxicology in the investigation of wildlife crime.
- Practical laboratory skills to investigate and manipulate biological material including relevant physical, chemical and biological measurements and their application in a research project.
- Collation, quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data, including problem-solving.
- Communication and application of knowledge on the biological sciences.
- The use of computers for data management and presentation.
- The use of remote sensing technologies for the assessment of animal behaviour.
- Intellectual, personal and team skills for employment and further study.
- How the degree outcomes can be applied to the workplace and career planning.
- How to carry out Masters level research.
Programmes with Professional studies undertake a 46 week work placement between stage 2 and 3. The skills and experience obtained are further enhances following the completion of the stage 3 project carried out either in internationally recognised laboratories or at internationally recognised field sites. The experience obtained equips the student with a readily transferable skill set for entry into either employment or future postgraduate study, including research.
Admission Requirements
In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.
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