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- Applied Bioscience and Zoology BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Lanarkshire Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-23
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This programme equips you with the skills to pursue a career within zoological sciences, in roles such as countryside ranger, pest control professional, zoo keeper, or within the fish farming industry or research and teaching.It covers a range of topics including the zoological specialisms of animal behaviour, aquatic ecology, conservation, entomology and pest management. A key feature of this programme is the amount of field work undertaken. There are a number of day trips and a residential marine biology field trip in Year 3.A work-related learning module is also available in Year 3. Students have undertaken placements at organisations such as Blair Drummond Safari Park, Amazonia and Scottish SPCA.Graduates are eligible for membership of the Royal Society of Biology. Many of our UWS graduates have jobs that require detailed zoological knowledge including countryside rangers, pest control professionals, zoo keepers and environmental impact assessors. They have also pursued careers in research and teaching. 97% STUDENT SATISFACTION NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2016
Application deadline
25 January
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£ 14,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : BCC
Including Biology or Human Biology.Year 2 entry with A Levels in BBC including Biology.
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University League Table
125th
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
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Subject ranking
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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