BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology)

Cardiff University offers an exciting BSc degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology). This course allows students to delve deeper into the fascinating scientific world of animals by studying their anatomy, physiology, behaviour, and evolution. The course is full time, lasting three years or four years with a professional training year.Course Content: The course structure includes three major academic years where year one consists of six 20-credit modules covering wide aspects of biology. Year two introduces more refined content with four 20-credit and two 10-credit modules along with a one-year long 10-credit Skills for Science module. The third year encompasses two large 40-credit modules including a Zoology research project, supported by two 20-credit specialist modules chosen based on individual interests.Key Modules: Key modules include Central Themes in Biology, Evolution of the Animals, Animal Diversity, Animal Biology, Plant Biology, Ecology & Evolution, Vertebrate Biology, Animal Physiology, Animal Behaviour, and Environmental Biology. In the final year, students get to engage in a Zoology research project.Accreditations: The course has accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology which validates the course's relevance and helps students to apply for specific membership and grants.Future Careers: After completion of this course, students can opt for a variety of career paths from biodiversity conservation, environmental consultancy, research scientist, scientific publication to zookeeper. Other potential careers may focus on laboratory work, research analysis, environmental preservation or even teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.