Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Zoology with Entomology (with placement)

Course Overview

BSc (Hons) Zoology with Entomology will allow you to study structure, classification, behaviour, health and nutrition and conservation of a wide range of animal species, with a focus in insects and other invertebrates.

Through the programme you will gain specialist knowledge and skills in ecology, physiology, genetics, evolution, taxonomy and behaviour using the diversity of invertebrate and vertebrate species as a focus. The programme recognises the importance of an understanding of both scientific principles and the socio-economic context to enable an intelligent application of policies, technologies, and management systems appropriate to wild, zoo, domestic, and agricultural animals, in the UK and internationally.

Course Key Info

• UCAS code: Z002
• Institution code: H12
• Duration: 4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience.
• Location: Harper Adams University campus (and location of work placement)

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104-120 UCAS points for A level students.
• Full requirements: Available upon request.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Vertebrate Biology (HF) - 20 credits
• Invertebrate Biology (HF) - 20 credits
• Ecology, Biodiversity and the Natural Environment (HF) - 20 credits
• Animal Health and Nutrition (HF) - 20 credits
• Key Skills in Zoology (HF) - 10 credits
• Welfare, Ethics, Law and Policy (HF) - 20 credits
• Field Skills and Field Course (HF) - 10 credits

Year 2

• Ecosystems and Conservation Biology - including Field Course (HF) - 20 credits
• Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Genetics (HF) - 20 credits
• Animal Behaviour and Behavioural Ecology (HF) - 20 credits
• Invertebrate Ecology and Evolution (HF) - 20 credits
• Professional Skills for Zoologists (HF) - 10 credits
• Invertebrates in a Changing World (HF) - 20 credits
• Elective: Sustainability in Practice (HF) - 10 credits

Year 3

• Placement year

Year 4

• Honours Research Dissertation (HFZ) - 40 credits
• Recent Advances in Zoological Sciences (HF) - 20 credits
• Zoology Field Course (including International Option) (HF) - 20 credits
• Invertebrates and Humans (HF) - 20 credits
• Advanced Methods in Entomology (HF) - 20 credits

Work Placement

Challenge yourself in a real workplace during your placement year, which takes place between your second and fourth years at uni. Having chosen to specialise in entomology, this is your chance to learn from those already working in this exciting field.

Careers

Entomologists are sought after and can choose from a range of interesting and rewarding careers. Some zoologists/entomologists may themselves controlling pests to make agriculture more sustainable and environmentally friendly, or to protect public health or forestry. Some graduates continue their studies to become research scientists, work as environmental consultants or nature conservationists, or in insecticide and drug development and sales.

Fees and Costs

The latest fees for this course can be found in our fees and funding section. You will also find course related costs, specific to this course in the Fees and Charges PDF.

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