Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Zoology

About the course

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course will explore a wide range of zoology and animal science topics with an applied focus on broad themes around species ecology and biology, genetics, evolution and the latest global research. The course will prepare students for a wide range of careers throughout the zoological and animal industries.

Key information

• Location: Myerscough College (Preston)
• Course length: 3 years
• Start date: September
• UCAS code: ZOO3

Course modules

Year 1

• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
• Practical Animal and Professional Skills
• Introduction to Ecology
• Biodiversity and Evolution (Double Module)

Year 2

• Wildlife Legislation and policy
• Field Research and Analysis
• Species Biology
• Genetics and Evolution
• Animal Population Dynamics
• Global Wildlife Conservation

Year 3

• Research Project (Double module)
• Frontiers in Zoology
• Applied Ecology
• Field Work
• Advances in Behavioural Ecology

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

• 5 GCSE passes at Grade C (4) or above (including Maths and English or equivalent)
• 104 UCAS Tariff points from one or more of the following:
  • 3 A Levels (A2) at C or above
  • BTEC/C&G Level 3
  • 4 Scottish Highers at C or above
  • 4 Irish Highers at C or above
  • International Baccalaureate at 24 points
  • Access to HE Diploma in a relevant discipline

Learning and assessment

• Learning activities on the course are diverse, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and workshops.
• Students are expected to undertake extensive independent study and research to support lectures, seminars and assessments.
• Group work and group presentations form an important part of the course.
• Students will have access to specialist IT hardware and software, an on-line learning environment and reference facility.
• Students will complete a variety of assessments including examinations and tests, practical assessments, essays, presentations, reports and group work.

Progression

• On successful completion of the course, students may apply for our MSc Animal Science programme here at University Centre Myerscough or other postgraduate study programmes such as MSc, M Phil, PhD or PGCE.

Careers

• Graduates will be in a position to apply for posts in the animal and related industries with examples of possible careers including:
  • Zoologist
  • Countryside Ranger
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Field trials officer
  • Nature conservation officer
  • Research scientist
  • Science writer
  • Zoo/Aquarium Manager

Professional accreditations

• There is no formal professional accreditation for this course.
• All students are encouraged to pursue membership of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) and British Society of Animal Science (BSAS).

Learning support

• You can contact the College Inclusive Learning team or UCLan Student Services (or let one of the course team know that you have a disability or an issue related to your disability).
• With your agreement information will be passed on to the relevant service.

Special requirements

• Laboratory coats are required for practical laboratory sessions.
• Waterproof clothing for field and outdoor visits.
• A black warehouse coat is essential for working on the Animal Centre and can be purchased from the on-line Myerscough Shop.

Costs

Mandatory costs

• Black Warehouse Coat - £15
• Laboratory Coat - £12
• Waterproofs and boots £50
• Scheduled trips will be included in the L6 Fieldwork module and will be student funded, fees will vary from approximately £100-£3000 depending on the trip selected.

Optional costs

• Field Study trip to South Africa £3,500
• Binoculars £30

Research

University Centre Myerscough is proud of its commitment to original research. We believe that our teaching and learning, particularly at higher education level, should be underpinned by strong scholarly activities; the pinnacle of which is the Centre's pioneering research programme.

University Centre Myerscough has more than 30 lecturing staff actively engaged in research projects, often working alongside teams of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Relevant research helps to maintain the University Centre Myerscough's position at the forefront of the industries it serves, whilst also adding value and diversity to our curriculum content and styles of teaching.

We host a popular annual research conference (open to students) to highlight our work. Much of this work is undertaken in collaboration with other Higher Education Institutions including the University of Central Lancashire, Lancaster University, The University of Manchester, Anglia Ruskin University and The University of Liverpool.

Our recent Research publications include the following: UCM Research Publications