Applied Bioscience & Zoology BSc (Hons)

Get ready to pursue a career in the zoological sciences with UWSs BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology degree.

Youll receive a grounding in biological and environmental science before progressing to study more advanced bioscience topics.

The programme will equip you with the practical and transferable skills for a rewarding career in the life sciences sector in Scotland or abroad.

Our highly qualified and experienced team will deepen your understanding of bioscience and the range of career options and professional accreditations available to you upon graduation.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• Field work is a key feature of this course, with a number of day trips and a residential marine biology field trip in Year 3.
• Students have undertaken placements at organisations such as Blair Drummond Safari Park, Amazonia and Scottish SPCA.
• Lectures from industry professionals will help you to understand how you can transfer and apply theory in real-world situations.
• This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and upon completion you will meet the academic requirements to be an Associate Member.

• Field work is a key feature of this course, with a number of day trips and a residential marine biology field trip in Year 3.
• Students have undertaken placements at organisations such as Blair Drummond Safari Park, Amazonia and Scottish SPCA.
• Lectures from industry professionals will help you to understand how you can transfer and apply theory in real-world situations.
• This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and upon completion you will meet the academic requirements to be an Associate Member.

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

This programme will prepare you for a successful career in zoological or biological sciences. Employment is diverse and could include careers such as:

• Countryside ranger
• Pest control professional
• Zoo keeper
• Environmental impact assessor
• Research
• Teaching