Zoology BSc (Hons)
Education with the personal touch
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Zoology BSc (Hons)
Course fees: £10,225* per year *These fees apply if you are starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Start date: September UCAS Code: C300
Why choose this course? This course is recognised by the Society of Biology. This means that on graduation you'll meet the requirements for Associate Membership of the Society of Biology and can apply for full membership following appropriate professional experience. We also work closely with the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, who provide access to their reserves for you to use on field trips and on a voluntary basis if you wish to.
You could work in wildlife management, conservation agencies, the media, or the environmental and ecosystem management sector. Or you could go into teaching, conduct research or work in the museums sector. You’ll develop your intellectual, personal and technical skills to boost your CV and meet the needs of employers. You could study further by taking our MSc Conservation Biology, which gives you training in conservation methods in the UK and abroad, with an optional field visit to the jungles of Singapore.
The course material is really interesting and the lecturers are great as they are always willing to help.
About the course This course focuses on animal biology such as molecular biology, genetics and
Danielle Clewley, graduate
AUTUMN SPRING
STAGE ONE
Evolution of Life
Ecology
Genetics
Invasion of the Land
AUTUMN
Your career
STAGE TWO
Duration: 3 years full time
Human Biology
Ecosystems
Vertebrate Biology
Option
SPRING
Language – A qualification such as IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) or TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). See our website for other accepted qualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.
You'll be taught through lectures and tutorials, supported by hands on practicals and fieldwork. You could go on a seal watch on the east coast, study animal interaction at Twycross Zoo and spend a week completing a project in Majorca or Scotland. You’ll also conduct an independent research project to develop your analytical skills and specialise in an area of your choice.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Invertebrates
Evolutionary and Forensic Genetics
Option
Advanced Methods in Zoology
Option
Applied Entomology
Option
AUTUMN
How you’ll learn
What you’ll cover
STAGE THREE
Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 220 must be from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification.
ecology. But you'll also cover a wide range of topics such as wildlife conservation, physiology and animal behaviour to give you a broad knowledge of zoology.
SPRING
Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road site.
Independent Studies for Biological and Forensic Sciences
Additional information
Options
Most of our teaching team are active researchers, like Professor Karim Vahed who is a world expert in the sexual behaviour of invertebrates. You’ll also be taught by visiting professionals. At the moment this includes Professor George McGavin, a celebrated scientist, author and TV presenter on the BBC wildlife programmes.
Stage Two You’ll choose two of these optional modules: ▪ Rainforests, ▪ Field Biology Deserts and ▪ Developmental Oceans Biology ▪ Microbiology ▪ Biological Basis of Animal Behaviour
What you’ll cover You can tailor your degree to your own interests by choosing a range of modules in specialist areas. During stage three you’ll complete an independent study giving you the opportunity to personalise the degree further. We’ll also support you if you decide to do a work placement in stage three, which we strongly recommend. This will allow you to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained on your course and apply them in a work environment.
Stage Three You’ll choose two of these optional modules: ▪ Behavioural ▪ Science Ecology Communication ▪ The Human ▪ Wildlife Genome Conservation ▪ Oncology and ▪ Vocational Immunology Module
Get in touch Dr Phil Carey E: fehs@derby.ac.uk T: +44 (0) 1332 591703 www.derby.ac.uk/biological-sciences www.facebook.com/DerbyUni http://twitter.com/DerbyUni
The information in this leaflet was correct when we produced it, but please check our website for the most up to date information.
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