BSc Hons. Marine Biology and Zoology

The Marine Biology and Zoology BSc (Hons) course at Bangor University offers an in-depth study of the biology of marine animals, complemented and enhanced by a broader understanding of zoology and a range of topics from ecology and animal behavior to evolutionary studies. This course has a strong emphasis on developing practical skills through experience in the laboratory and field.Course Content: The course offers a good balance of laboratory-based and field-based study with most modules being taught through a mix of lectures, laboratory and fieldwork, tutorials and seminars. There are opportunities to undertake both independent and team research projects that may be laboratory or field-based.Key Modules: The key modules covered in this course include organismic biology, animal biology, evolutionary biology, vertebrate biology, invertebrate biology, marine ecology and conservation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Graduates from this course have found employment in a variety of sectors such as marine environmental consultancy, wildlife conservation, fisheries and aquaculture, environmental management and eco-tourism, teaching and others in the public and private sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.