BSc (Hons) | Zoology (with Sandwich Year)

University of Cumbria

United Kingdom, Carlisle

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University of Cumbria

United Kingdom , Carlisle

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Carlisle - Fusehill Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,250 / year

Next Intake September-2022

BSc (Hons) | Zoology (with Sandwich Year)

About

You'll gain an understanding of wildlife monitoring techniques using professional kit, and cover a broad range of topics including evolution, ecology and conservation, with visits to a variety of habitats.

There will be plenty of opportunity for voluntary work alongside organisations such as Cumbria Wildlife Trust, boosting your CV and giving you hands-on experience across a range of species including butterflies, adders and birds. Our practical focused course will equip you with not only the knowledge, but the real skills and confidence to be a great zoologist.

What you will learn

Zoology covers all aspects of animal biology and, as such, covers a fascinating range of often highly diverse topics. The modern zoologist needs to be the master of many disciplines. Our degree course has been designed by professional zoologists with a real understanding of what the world needs from zoologists and what zoologists need to pursue a professional career. It mirrors closely the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Biosciences.

In addition to the formal background knowledge all zoologists require, our degree allows you to explore more specialist areas. To encompass the main patterns of employment, you are given the flexibility to focus on a â€œwhole animalâ€‌ or a â€œbits of animalsâ€‌ approach. The latter provides the skills required to pursue laboratory and experimental pathways such as disease research, DNA technologies and wildlife forensics. The â€œwhole animalâ€‌ pathway trains you to become proficient in the identification and study of wild animals, especially British

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A-levels: CCC (96 pts) BBC (112 Pts)

T-levels: "P (C+) - M" All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

96-112 UCAS tariff points, including A-level Biology at grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) and GCSE in English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 (or equivalent). We also accept Animal Management and City and Guild Diplomas.

Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience. We have a points range so we can take into account all of the information on your application form and adjust the offer from the evidence provided.

You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a personâ€™s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study. For some individuals, the disadvantages they have experienced in their life mean that they have not been able to demonstrate their full academic potential. Where a person lives and their personal circumstances can all affect their educational attainment.

We take this context into account and look for an applicantâ€™s potential when making admission decisions. The University of Cumbria will make offers to applicants that live in postal code regions with the lowest participation in Higher Education (Polar 4 quintile 1 â€“ you can check your postcode here) and care leavers, offers will be made at the bottom of any UCAS Tariff range. Attendance at our Masterclasses and Summer Schools will also allow applicants to receive an offer lower within the tariff range. (T&Cs apply)